[blParent] first time parent

[Nadine Lattimore]

Hey Stephanie
Many congratulations such an exciting time. 

A straightforward talking thermometer is in my opinion a necessity. And if you decide to get a baby monitor, the older models tend to be less high spec, therefore cheaper. In my case, only light perception too, camera monitor in addition to sound was unnecessary and a lot more expensive. 
Any thoughts on whether you will breast or bottle feed? There are some helpful feed makers, though I didn’t use them myself. And some breast pumps which are more user friendly, button v lcd display. 
Agree with the early days books, I just memorised a lot of them. 

Regards
Nadine 

> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 12:06:13 -0700
> From: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>    helpful resources?
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> ?Hi,
> 
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and
> due in early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My
> blindness is not genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my
> baby registry and was wondering if anyone has items that are must
> haves for blind parents? Does anyone know if the evenflo stroller
> works to be both pulled and pushed? Any tips that I should know to be
> a successful blind parent? Any programs where I can get free books
> that are print braille, and picture books? I know seedlings has a good
> selection and national braille press has some too, but I was wondering
> if there is a program to get some for free since the cost adds up very
> quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any advice
> or guidance.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> -- 
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:40:50 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
>    about helpful resources?
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> Dear Stephanie,
> 
> Welcome to parenting! I'm a new grandmother, and there are lots of stroller and carrier options that weren't around when my daughter was little. But I can recommend the print/Braille books you can get on loan from the National Library Service (NLS). They have a very extensive collection that they've built over several decades. Also, you'll find that it is very easy to Braille your own books. Board books for babies have only a couple of words per page, and you can simply add clear Dymo tape. You also can use Dymo tape to mark games and toys where you need to know the colors. Have fun!
> 
> Debbie
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> 
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> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful resources?
> 
> ?Hi,
> 
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any advice or guidance.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
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