[blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and whyi need suggestions on commuting

Tue Aug 16 19:02:36 UTC 2011

This sort of misconstruing and seeming judgment seems to come up 
periodically.  Usually it turns out that the writer's intent is kind, but 
the uninflected words of email can create confusion.  It's helpful to reread 
messages before they're posted and try to make sure they don't sound hurtful 
or judgmental in any way.

Debbie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Erin Rumer" <erinrumer at gmail.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and whyi need suggestions on 
commuting

> Rebecca, where do you come up with this stuff?  Now I'm teaching my son to
> think only of himself and not regard my feelings all because I'm trying 
> out
> a new carrier that a friend just gave to me! YIKES!  I think you really 
> need
> to reflect on what you're about to say before spewing out off the mark
> comments on this list.  Please do this for all of our sake or don't 
> comment
> because we all need to feel comfortable sharing and definitely not worry
> about someone making off the wall comments and accusations.  I feel safe
> saying that like myself, the other parents on this list are going to put
> their kids first and try and find something that works well for them too,
> but we don't all have $300 to throw down on a new carrier so we're going 
> to
> try and make something given to us by a generous friend work for us first
> and go from there if it doesn't.
>
> By the way, the update to the Kelty carrier my friend just generously gave
> to me is that I just needed to size it right for myself and it's working
> quite well now.  Dawson is comfortable in it and loves being so high up 
> and
> I've played around with it enough to get it to fit me just right.  If I 
> had
> purchased this carrier I would have gone for a nicer mottle, but since 
> it's
> working out and comfortable now the price is right.
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 5:48 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and why i need suggestions 
> on
> commuting
>
> Interesting.
> In my house, Mama needs comfort too. If it's hurting you, then it has to 
> go.
> Your baby will be fine in the carrier that fits you well
>
> Being in pain isn't worth saving money. And, Mama has needs too
>
> The below post reminds me of Amy Tan's story where the mom is so into her
> baby's comfort that the child grows up not regarding Mom as a person. 
> Very
> interesting story about what we do for our kids and the message they take
> away from it.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Erin Rumer
> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:13 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and why i need suggestions 
> on
> commuting
>
> The Kelty Kid carrier that I'm currently borrowing from a friend is the 
> base
> line version and it does the trick but could be a lot more comfortable.
> There a features I'd much prefer it have if I had purchased it and it's 
> nice
> to see now what I must have in a carrier I buy and what features I could
> live without.  Dawson seemed very comfortable in it and loved being so 
> high
> up to look around.  This particular carrier only holds up to 40lbs so if I
> buy one I'll probably be looking for one that can hold up to 60 or 70 lbs.
> Since Dawson is so tall as well, I think that a carrier with a higher 
> weight
> capacity would fit him better as well.  If my friend ends up giving me 
> this
> carrier because she might not be needing it at all then I will use it and 
> be
> grateful I saved a boat load of money despite the fact that it's not the
> most comfortable, but otherwise I'll be on the hunt for something that 
> will
> feel good on my body and baby's.  If Dawson didn't seem comfortable in 
> this
> Kelty that I'm borrowing I wouldn't even bother with it and give it back 
> to
> my friend, but we'll see as we continue to use it.
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 7:08 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and why i need suggestions 
> on
> commuting
>
> I love my frame carrier now, but I'm also short so it took a little 
> getting
> used to.  I would really recommend checking out the carriers in a camping 
> or
> baby store and then trying to find a better deal on line, as so many
> carriers have xdifferent features and might fit you differently depending 
> on
> how they are designed.  Also, both of my kids had no problem napping in 
> our
> frame carrier backpack.  Ours has a five point harness, and where they 
> don't
> look the most comfortable while they are sleeping they are safe. 
> Actually,
> for whatever reason, my daughter naps most often in the backpack...  It's
> one of the few ways I can get her to nap.  Yes, a stroller would probably 
> be
> more comfortable, but she seems to prefer being up higher so she can look
> around before she falls asleep.
> Good luck!
> Melissa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Brandy W
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 4:04 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: my dilemma and why i need suggestions 
> on
> commuting
>
> A fraim carrier is usually for hiking. I don't personally find them
> comfortable but I'm short. They do work for heavier children. You can get
> them at baby stores, or camping stores, and we can't forget the good old
> online shopping places.
>
> Bran
>
>
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