[nabs-l] Families misunderstanding real world

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Beth,

True, there are higher risk of certain complications for both mother and
child after 30, but again, if you're healthy and are dedicated to having
a healthy pregnancy, you have every chance of coming through the
experience just fine.

While pregnant, I ate healthier than I ever have, and I'm a pretty
healthy eater already. Everything organic, no junk food, healthy
portions, etc. I also exercised as much as I could. And oh, drank lots
of water. I drank about 120 ounces a day. As a diabetic, I was testing
blood sugars 15 times a day and in constant contact with my doctor so
changes to my diet and insulin rates could be adjusted.

Nothing guarantees you a perfect pregnancy or labor and delivery, but if
you do your part, you have better chances in the end. The healthier you
are before becoming pregnant is very helpful too.

Stop focusing so much on the negative stuff. Seriously, it's amazing how
your perspective will change the more positive you think.

And right before I found out I was pregnant, my husband and I, who is
also blind, were in the beginning phases of adoption. Other blind people
have successfully adopted. So this is a viable option if you decide to
adopt.

Bridgit


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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:14:41 -0700
From: Beth Taurasi <denverqueen1107 at comcast.net>
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Hey Bridget, you're right.  I truly love Blake, and there's nothing 
stopping me from loving him right now.  But we won't be marrying until 
he has the financial stability in place so he can take care of his 
family.  After all, I think being a stay at home mom would not be so 
bad.  When the kids go to school and tai kwon doh, we want them to be 
safe, then I'll consider both learning the martial art of tai kwon doh 
and perhaps working from home and in an office.  This way, we can expand

on our income as a family.  That's waht I'm thinking.  I just don't want

Blake to be all freaked out over an unhealthy child, no matter how hard 
I try to take care of my body.  We know that certain prenatal tests are 
out for now because of the risk of docs saying we need to abort and 
stuff, and about 80% of down's Syndrome cases in fetuses are now being 
aborted because people are stupid and don't know much about Down's.  
They haven't read "Count Us In", written by two Down's Syndrome men who 
grew up with the disorder.  Their moms were told to put the boys away, 
but like good parents should, both moms kept the boys and they became 
friends.  IF Blake and I end up with a child who has Down's, we know 
they can go far even with the disorder.  So what?  AT least the product 
will be there, and a family can be established, but adoption might be 
another option if I pass fifty by the time we're ready to actually make 
a commitment.  What I'm worried about though with adoption is the real 
world thing that says blind parents can't adopt.  I don't know how many 
blind Colorado people have adopted kids and how they went about doing 
it, but because of mental health complications, I don't know if adoption

or even fostering is an option because nobody will give me good words.
Beth