[blparent] introduction, expecting

Sun Aug 12 19:32:43 UTC 2012

Yes I am blind, but this is not parenting related. Please leave me alone. I ask nicely that you leave me alone, I am not sure what your talking about, nor why you "think" that this is the time or place to discuss this. Leave me alone! 

Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone

On Aug 12, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Gabe Vega <theblindtech at gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh veronica. I like the way you call 'em how you see 'em. yes indeed, it was not blindness related. or was it? she's blind, I'm blind and we once went on a blindness related date here in phoenix for a week end? but yeh, not blind parent related though. :-)
> 
> On Aug 12, 2012, at 9:16 AM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:
> 
>> As you would say, was that blindness related? Smile! You should and could
>> ask her that privately, not here.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Gabe Vega Via Iphone4S
>> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:13 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Cc: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction, expecting
>> 
>> Okay, fine. I just don't like when people deny facts. But will Move on. .
>> Smiley face
>> 
>> Gabe Vega
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> (623) 565-9357
>> 
>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 6:54 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> This is nor the time or place. Lets stay on topic. 
>>> 
>>> thank you,
>>> 
>>> Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 9:39 PM, Gabe Vega Via Iphone4S
>> <theblindtech at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Interesting, a simple no would have surfised. But if you are who I think
>> you are you do have three kids they live in Dallas. You used to be from
>> Dallas and then after that Baltimore. That is why you know so much about
>> Baltimore, interesting Marsha. Nice to see you on list, glad to know you're
>> doing well. I'm sure you remember me Gabe Vega from Phoenix Arizona. Also
>> known as the blind tech.
>>>> 
>>>> Gabe Vega
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> (623) 565-9357
>>>> 
>>>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Uh, not sure what the purpose of this post was. i'm Marsha Drenth,
>> atleast that is what my ID says. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Gabe Vega Via Iphone4S
>> <theblindtech at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'm just curious, but didn't you used to being Marsha Lindsay? 
>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Gabe Vega
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> (623) 565-9357
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 4:22 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Bernadetta, As a soon to be social worker, that frustrates me to 
>>>>>>> no end, of how rude she or he was. I wish I could say that they 
>>>>>>> were all nicer, and educated about blndness, but as we all know 
>>>>>>> all too well, they are not. If I have any thing to say about it, 
>>>>>>> at some point social workers wil be educated on blindness and 
>>>>>>> parenting. Yes i know I am aiming high, but its gotta stop some 
>>>>>>> where. Ok, I won't get on to my soap box now. LOL
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Aug 11, 2012, at 5:07 PM, Bernadetta Pracon
>> <bernadetta_pracon at samobile.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Tatyana,
>>>>>>>> First of all, Congratulations on your new little one. Do you know
>> what you're having?
>>>>>>>> I am a relatively new mommy too. My baby boy was born almost six
>> months ago, so I thought I'd share my experiences with you. Prior to having
>> a baby, I didn't really have much experience with caring for small children.
>> I became terribly nervous when I was expecting, because it was drummed into
>> my mind that taking care of an infant is hard work, and on top of that I'm
>> blind, so it must be twice as hard. I thought I'd be scared to bring my
>> little one up and down the stairs at my home for example, thought I would
>> never learn how to change him properly, or feed him for that matter. I
>> thought I'd be carrying him around in a front pack forever because I'd be
>> afraid to accidentally bump him into a wall while walking or something.
>> Fast-forward six months, and guess what, I haven't even used my front pack.
>> Not once. And I've become a pro with my little one, as has my
>> boyfriend/partner. So far, my baby has not incurred any injuries, not even
>> minor ones.
>>>>>>>> I wanted to take  all of the classes offered by the hospital that Jo
>> Elizabeth mentioned, but the hospital I chose to give birth at was not easy
>> to get to on my own and I didnt' have the best transportation system in
>> place at the time. So I didn't end up taking advantage of them. However,
>> when I got there, I was confident and willing to learn everything I needed
>> to in order to safely care for my son. My partner who is also blind was
>> equally prepared to learn how to be responsible for our child. When we were
>> asked by nurses and doctors about how we would provide for our child, we
>> told them, patiently and confidently that we, like any other couple with a
>> small baby, would probably require some help and that we had my family
>> nearby if we needed them.
>>>>>>>> The only person at the hospital who got under my skin was the social
>> worker assigned to us: She was like a cross examiner, and for a social
>> worker, quite ignorant. She insisted on asking idiotic questions like, how
>> would we know if the baby had a poopy diaper, and she made it obvious that
>> in her mind, two blind people shouldn't live alone with a baby. We assured
>> her that we were going to be fine, and because we made a solid case for
>> ourselves, she had no loophole in which to slip in and cause trouble. It may
>> have also been helpful that my mom, who was in the hospital with us for the
>> birth (per my request) and then to visit the baby, assured the staff of the
>> hospital that if we needed her, she'd help us. That's not overstepping the
>> lines, in my oppinion; Every new grandma is eager to help with her child's
>> new baby,. Many new parents, whether blind or sighted seek their own parents
>> assistance with the baby for a time.
>>>>>>>> I ended up having a CSection which granted me a few more days at the
>> hospital. I took advantage of that; I asked the nurses to teach me about
>> diapering, swaddling, breastfeeding, and bathing my boy. Don't be nervous
>> about asking them for help, but be sure that at the end of your hospital
>> stay, you're able to show them that you've retained at least the basics of
>> baby care. If some nurse is being snooty with you and seems more willing to
>> berate you for being a blind mom than she is eager to teach you how to be
>> one, you should feel free to request assistance from someone else. It's your
>> hospital stay; The hospital should benefit you in whatever way they can, so
>> don't be  too shy to ask for help. I was fortunate to have had a great
>> hospital staff aiding my new family. The nurses and  PCA's, even the doctors
>> were supportive and seemed eager to give us a chance. But I'll tell you that
>> they did feel apprehensive, and had I not displayed my compitance and my
>> willingness to learn, they would have hesitated to allow the child to come
>> home with me. You need to be confident. You need to be sharp-minded and work
>> with the hospital staff. In most cases, they are just working in your baby's
>> best interest.
>>>>>>>> Well, that's that. I'm sorry for the long-winded message. i'm 
>>>>>>>> rambling. lol. Anyway, good luck, and if you need anything else, feel
>> free to ask the list, and since  I've been through all this recently, feel
>> free to email me off list if you need to talk and get advice, new mom to a
>> slightly  more seasoned new mom. lol Good  Luck!!
>>>>>>>> Bernadetta
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