Hi. My name is Jackie, and I'm "This Abled Mom."
When I found out I was pregnant, like any normal person, I ran to the Internet for all the answers to my many questions and concerns. Smart, huh? I found some helpful, some crazy, and some pretty common-sense answers to most of my concerns. But there was a void of information for "differently-abled", "handicapped", and dare I say, "disabled" mothers.
My search for "disabled mother/parent/parenting, etc." always ended in page after page of help and information for parents of disabled children. What about the help for disabled parents? I found there was little, if any, out there (on the web).
Maybe I should start a conversation, I thought. I'll share what I find works (yay strollers!) and what doesn't (baby bjorns, bummer!) for me. And maybe others will share their tips for making motherhood a little easier, whether you're disabled, differently abled, of perfectly-abled.
So here I am. This my story. I hope it helps someone out there with theirs.
Jaclyn is a great mother to my beautiful "Susie Q" (not her real name). I am amazed at how well she has adapted to motherhood.
ReplyDeleteJanet, Jaclyn's mom.
Jackie, I love this! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures as a mom.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Jen and I met Dr. Jared Shaver who passed on your blog info. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. I also have muscular dystrophy and my husband and I have been considering having another child in the near future. My condition has changed quite a bit sit I gave birth to my son (now 12 yrs old). I look forward to ideas you share to ease my way into pregnancy and having a second time around with a newborn! Very exciting to see someone who shares similar experiences. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJackie, your are such an inspiration! You have always been a wonderful example to me. I'm so proud of you! What a great idea for a blog! I love you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jenny (Jackie's sister)
Thanks for the comments everyone! Now I'm super motivated to get going :)
ReplyDeleteJen -- Jared just emailed me. I just emailed you, so feel free to reply any time.
Who is a disabled mom? Was my thought when I first heard the premise of your blog. Really, you sure are a great mom and I look forward to your postings.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kris
I feel like the last to know about this blog. I've been checking the old one. I am super excited to be a follower of your blog. Everything GK said about you on his blog I second. I probably have never told you but you really do and always have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Melissa (Jackie's friend)
What a fabulous idea! I certainly see this blog being a major draw to lots of people. Look forward to following it!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Monica (Sheffield) Clay