[blparent] Newbie Introduction

[Star Gazer]

			For stuff you want, you do need a carseat and a
crib. You will need clothes, I found the one piece sleepers very easy to
use. 
Without knowing your house, it's difficultto say what you need. For example,
we only had one changing area in our old house because the bedrooms and
living area were on one floor. Now we have the bedrooms on one level and the
living area on another. This means two changing areas with two sets of
wipes, diapers changing pad, that sort of thing. 
You'll probably want a bouncy seat only because the angle helps babies poop.
I'm not sure why. We had a rockn play for our second mostly because it
looked so cute. J.E. is right though in that a lot of stuff they outgrow
quickly. Still that doesn't mean that you won't need or want or enjoy it
while they can use it. We all have good memories of our second baby lying in
her rocknplay while our older daughter had a stuffed bunny do shows for her.


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
Elizabeth Pinto via blparent
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:09 PM
To: Kristi Wilkins; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Newbie Introduction

Congratulations on your coming baby.  My advice is, most "must have" baby
items are not must have.  Take it easy on buying things.  You'll be
overloaded with stuff before you know it, and then you'll be trying to get
rid of what's outgrown in no time.

Jo Elizabeth

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may
kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kristi Wilkins via blparent
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:23 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
You will probably want a Costco membership because it pays for itself in
diapers and formula if you decide you need or want formula. 
Don't worry too much about the future as you tend to not enjoy the present
when you do it that way. That's one reason I don't like the advice on
"they'll grow out of it quick" because everything is short-lived. It'd be
like saying "Don't eat a nice meal, soon it will be over". 

Subject: [blparent] Newbie Introduction

Hi everyone,

I am new to this list and just wanted to introduce myself.  My husband and I
are expecting a baby in October and I thought it would be a good idea to get
a head start on getting advice from experienced blind parents.  I am legally
blind and my husband is sighted.  We both work full time, and I am a bit
nervous about navigating the world of daycare, transportation, doctor
appointments, sick days, and so much else with a newborn.  Any advice on
what to expect, must have baby items, or any other tips and tricks would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks and looking forward to talking with you all!

Kristi Godden
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