[blparent] Some questions to ask the list

[Serena Nickell]

Thank you so much for this information.  I'm expecting my first child in December.  
Serena


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 13, 2016, at 1:47 AM, Allison via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Becky,
> 
> I remember you from Michigan. Congrats on having a child! And our kids are
> close in age, how nice is that?  My daughter, Allyssa, is six months. 
> 
> One of the best pieces of advice I got was to Google the group Babywaring
> International with my city name. Not sure where you live, but BWI may have a
> local chapter. They have been a great resource for learning about baby
> carriers and how to wear my child while I do other things like walk around
> town with my cane. My local group is Babywaring International of Phoenix,
> but your city would have a different group name. At their meetings they have
> volunteers who are other moms with experience using carriers. They showed me
> the different types of carriers, let me touch them, and then helped me learn
> how to put them on me and then put my daughter in them. They even have a
> lending library so I could borrow a carrier to see which type I liked before
> I went out and bought one for myself. Anyway, most babywaring parents are
> sighted, but I think babywearing is especially great for blind parents
> because wearing babies in carriers leaves our hands free to use our canes or
> guide dogs or whatever travel tool you prefer. I've found walking with my
> cane with my daughter in a carrier is much easier and pleasant than juggling
> a stroller. And using a carrier could help you do a lot more walking for
> exercise. You can also safely dance with a baby in a carrier. And believe
> me, once your baby starts getting big, you will burn a lot of calories if
> you walk or dance while carrying him. My daughter definitely gives me a
> workout.
> 
> Alternatively, there are Mommy and Me yoga classes that you could try with
> your son. These are designed for you to exercise with your baby. I haven't
> done this myself yet because I don't have a lot of time, but I've been
> meaning to check one out for ages. If you try one before I do, please post
> to the list and let us know how it goes.
> 
> Best,
> Allison
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 9:22 AM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Some questions to ask the list
> 
> I think it depends a lot on what type of exercise you mean.  There are loads
> of audio or video programs you can do in your living room.  Kiddo could be
> taking a nap or hanging out in his car seat or pack and play in the room
> with you.
> 
> If you want to walk outdoors, a pack carrier of some variety would be my
> choice.  A stroller could also work, but requires paying close attention to
> space and sidewalk cracks.
> 
> If you want to go to a gym, I'd probably opt for a sitter.    Ditto for a 
> class.  Some gyms do have child care available.  I'm not sure about how old
> the kids have to be or the quality, but if a gym is what you want to do, it
> might be worth checking out the options.
> 
> HTH
> Julie
> Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now
> available! Get the book here:
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rebecca Sabo via BlParent
> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 2:13 PM
> To: BlParent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Rebecca Sabo
> Subject: [blparent] Some questions to ask the list
> 
> Dear all,
> My name is Becky Sabo, I have a three month son. I want to exercise how do I
> do that with my son?
> Becky Sabo
> _______________________________________________
> BlParent mailing list
> BlParent at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> BlParent:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/julielj%40neb.rr.com
> 
> 
> -----
> No virus found in this message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 2012.0.2265 / Virus Database: 4365/12090 - Release Date: 07/10/16 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> BlParent mailing list
> BlParent at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> BlParent:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/allison82%40cox.net
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> BlParent mailing list
> BlParent at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for BlParent:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/scnickell1980%40gmail.com