[NFBV-Blind-Parents] Introduction

[Alysha Hiller]

Hi Jessica,
Yes, I definitely remember meeting you several years back. I think Lila was only a few months old the last time I saw you. It's hard to believe it's been so long! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. The Everyday Blind Parents podcast seems like a great resource, and the episode on pregnancy and birth experiences was very interesting!

For those with recent experiences with newborns, what did you find to be the easiest way to track feedings, diaper changes, etc. in the first few weeks? I know there are tons of aps out there that help with this, but I haven't gotten around to downloading any to see how accessible they are. My husband is sighted, so I want to find something simple and convenient that works well for both of us. Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Alysha

-----Original Message-----
From: Jessica Reed <jessicac.kostiw at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:25 PM
To: NFB of Virginia Blind Parents List <nfbv-blind-parents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alysha Hiller <alysha.n.hiller at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBV-Blind-Parents] Introduction

Hey Alysha!

I don’t know if you remember me, but we met a few years back at some of the NFB of Fredericksburg events.  I think you were brand new to Virginia.  Maybe my intro would jog a memory?

Though Mike and Joe probably know more than they care to about me 😂 here we go...

I’m Jessica from Fredericksburg.  I have two kids, a four-and-a-half year old little girl named Lila and an eleven-month-old little boy named Kyle.  Before marriage and kids I worked for the government and lived in Fairfax County.  My husband is fully sighted.  I have frequently felt like a square peg in a round hole staying home with the kids, but I think I have found a rythum.  

Congratulations and huge hugs on having your first!  As I remember, you are such a warm and loving person, so I know you will be an amazing mama! 💖 Obviously you will encounter some unique challenges as a blind parent, many of which your spouse may not relate to.  Like anything else in life though, there are great workarounds.  Don’t be afraid to ask any questions here, we’ve all been there.  If you haven’t heard of it, Mary Jo Hartle has started a new parenting pod cast called “Every Day Blind Parents.”  Stayci Cirvainka and I shared our pregnancy hospital journeys in the first episode.  

I look forward to reconnecting,
Jessica Reed

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> On Nov 14, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Alysha Hiller via NFBV-Blind-Parents <nfbv-blind-parents at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My name is Alysha Hiller, and I'm expecting my first child in January. 
> My husband and I live in the Woodbridge area, and I'm excited to 
> connect with other blind parents in Virginia. I'm sure I'll have many 
> questions as I begin the adventure of parenthood!
> 
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Alysha
> 
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