[blparent] Update

Sat Mar 16 02:33:29 UTC 2013

Hi, I'm so glad everything is going so well, and I think it perfectly normal
that you at this time don't feel like you need a break. 

As for the baby clothes... I have a little girl I have 12 hours of the day
so the majority of her clothes are at my house. What I do even with clothes
people give us is match it all like it is outfits. Some things I just learn
go together like the pants with the same edges of the shirt so I don't need
to pin those anymore, but the rest I fold together in the dror, and pin when
washing. When I get lazy and get to many clothes un matched I have a friend
match it for me again. I love jeans and cute shirts, and the one piece
outfits without the feet so she can wear shoes since she is starting to walk
at 10 months.

It semi gets better, but so many clothes are cute, and or have some shade
that doesn't go.

Bran

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:43 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Update

Bernadetta,

Thank you. It's been quite the journey already, but I wouldn't trade it all
for anything as long as I can have my baby, smile.

People keep insisting I need a break from him, but honestly, I love being
with him. Not every minute is stellar like when screaming because he's
teething, but nonetheless, I have yet to feel like I need a day off. Ross
and I did finally get a sitter and go to a movie, but I just don't feel the
need to be away from him. Ask me again in a few months though, giggle.

Yes, so far, in my experience with Penny and Declan, the most difficult
thing in terms of blindness has been organizing closets. I know exactly how
I want things, but I do need help initially to figure out sizes and what
matches. Clothes that are sets are kept together on hangers, and I use
safety pins to keep them together in the laundry, but individual onsies and
pants and stuff, it just overwelms me when I don't know the color or size. I
can usually tell by touch if something will fit, but I would still like to
organize by size. And I literally have tubs of hand-me-down stuff that I
need to go through. Sigh... It gets frustrating.

I'm glad to have such a base as this list so we can share and learn from one
another. I hope in some small way, I provide something for someone as so
many have been so supportive and helpful to me.

Bridgit

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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:51:31 -0400
From: Bernadetta <bernadetta_pracon at samobile.net>
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [blparent] Update
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Bridgit,
I'm extatic to hear that Declan is doing so well!
That's great that you have reliable milk donors; I have to agree with you
that nursing really is the best optin if it's possible. Breast milk does
make a difference, despite what many skeptics may feel about formula being
just as good.
I loved the video! Even The music score was very neat. You guys really
presented yourselves very well and the editing job was just right, in my
oppinion. I can tell from the clip with the scale that you guys use the same
one we've been using. While Listening to you talk about your experiences
with childbirth and caring for  Declan as a visually impaired parents, I was
able to relate to you in almost every way except for the Diabetes. Ross made
a very good point when he said that most parents interact with their
children on a nonvisual level withotu even realizing it a lot of the time.
I've been using that explanation ever since my son was born, and everyone
I've brought that up with seems baffled.  I can't understand why it's such a
shock for most people to realize that they dont' rely upon their vision as
much as they think they do when, for instance, bathing a child, feeding him
or playing with him. I also happen to think that the most challenging aspect
of being a blind parent is organizing the baby's clothes. 
(grins). That's been a real pain for me as well.
Anyway, enjoy declan while he's a baby now, because time really does fly by.
Gabriel just turned one last month, and I find myself pining for his
babyhood as he grows out of it, seemingly by the minute.
I hope Declan continues to be a happy and healthy little boy, and I wish you
all the best of happiness and luck. Keep us posted more often. 
We love to hear your updates.

Bernadetta

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