[blparent] Introducing myself and RE: Training

[Veronica Smith]

Sarah, welcome to the list and congratulations!  All new mothers, sighted or
blind, have thousands of questions and we are happy to answer them.   

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of sarah at zelmail.com
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 8:11 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Introducing myself and RE: Training

Hina,

I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I was the Sarah at a couple of
NFB chapter meetings when you and your brother were up here at school in
Wisconsin. Anyway, I have been holding off on introducing myself to the list
because everyone's been so helpful already by just sharing their
experiences. The archives are so full of treasures that I've been able to
find answers to questions without having to ask via email. I'm sure that'll
change when I give birth, though, in just a few months.
LOL! I'll be asking so many questions, I'll probably be kicked off or
something. So please pardon me while I introduce myself to fellow listers
while I'm still in everyone's good graces..

My husband Ben and I are expecting our first baby in June as well. As
first-timers, we're of course a little nervous. I'm totally blind and Ben
has some vision, but can't drive or read print without magnification. I know
this childcare without sight thing is possible, because my mom, also totally
blind, raised five kids without the advantage of all the technology and help
that is available today. Still, I'm aware that growing and caring for my
family will mean HUGE changes for life as I know it. And it's so close now!
This list will be a Godsend. Thanks, guys, and I'm looking forward to
getting to know everyone.

So, Hina, you and I are kind of at the same place over here, and we're not
that far apart geographically either. I would love to help you out however I
can. Are you still on Twitter? I can direct message you my phone number if
that's okay. And I have family down there in Rockford, too. My younger
sister and her husband just moved there. They're expecting a baby within the
next month. I called her last night and she wants to get in touch with you,
too, if that's all right. She wants to get together and lend you her baby
and help however is comfortable for you. She's not blind, but I can attest
that she is a very good teacher.
She really was excited about getting to know you and helping you out.

Anyway, please let me know, and we can get in touch off-list. You can also
email me at chutneysgirl at yahoo.com.

Sarah


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