Blindness & Visual Impairment Support Group

I'm not a mom, so I hope it's appropriate to comments, but I have a pretty severe neurological blindness and I have a baby boy coming in September. I can't drive and I'm gonna be a stay at home dad. I'd be lying if I were to say that my wife and I weren't concerned about me having to take the little one out (to do stuff like you mentioned) and other things. I don't agree that the older he gets the harder things will be. Humans have a marvelous way of adapting to many different and challenging situations. You seem like a super Mom already, so keep on pushing on for your little one and everything will work out as it should. Good luck

Aw Thank You SuperMonley... for your words. Soetimes I don't feel so Super Mom. Congrats on your up coming birth. So exciting. I wish u all the best and am here to compare notes and converse with you if needed. We as humans areadaptable, yes. What I was trying to convey is saying that when he gets older it will be harder to hold hi back from wanting to experience the world. Meaning he will no more of what he is issing by be at home becuz we can't go alot. Take Care and thanks again.

i have a 7 year old and a 14 year old. My vision comes and goes. One month it may be fine and the next month, I'm having to get a ride to work from my mother. At any rate, when I am having my low vision spells, I simply tell the girls what is going on. We do a lot of arts and crafts (even though I'm terrible at it) and other stuff we can do at home. Play in the sprinkler, walk around the neighborhood. I am not sure how limited your vision is, but hopefully you can find something that both of y'all can have fun doing. You would be amazed at how many things kids can come up with if you ask them what they want to do at home. Hope this helps.

Hello,
I'm leagally blind and continuing to lose my vision, but am the proud mom of two beautiful daughters, age 12 and 13. It was definately an adventure when they were younger, especialy since they are so close in age, but as parents we just find ways to make it through. I'm a pretty adventurous soul, so I found ways to get out and about. It took a little more planning on my part, but I tried never to let my disability be the defineing element in how I lived my life.
Your making a good start by reaching outt for support. Find a few other moms who you enjoy spending time with and set up some play dates and even ask them to drive. It may seem like your imposing, but most people love the opportunity to help a fellow human being, so give them the chance. You can always offer a favor in return, like babysitting, or a good cup of coffee and a attentive ear.
If your looking for things at home, try those lost arts we never teach our kids anymore, like cooking and gardening. A trip out side to pull some weeds and plant some seeds can be fun and educational and then top of the event with a glass of homemade lemonade. My girls love to cook so much now, they cook dinner for us. :) Keep up the search for new ideas and feel free to contact me.
Charlie Sunshine