Re: Question for LP Moms only

[Guest guest]

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I had the same problem you do and I still do to this day. You just learn

to adapt. You may have to show him or her how to crawl into the car seat, or

find a high chair that you can reach or rig up something as a make shift car

seat. Madison and are getting huge. Madison comes up to my chin now and is

getting very heavy. I just thank God that she can crawl up into her booster

chair and into her car seat by herself. But when she breaks something I have to

have my parents lift her and carry her because I cant. Its discouraging I

know but you will find that you can become very creative about how to do things

that are best for you. I have a website of cribs that have doors that swing

open on the sides, I have one and it works wonders.

Another thing is getting a playpen where you have to lower the sides to

fold it up and just lowering one side to put the child in and out.

I hope that helps!

[Guest guest]

Good questions.

I am 3'3 " on my license. 3'1 " maybe in real life, 54 pounds.

I have two kids and a grand baby. I sit to lift Shaman-Ariadne about 25

pounds into a chair with me. As infants, sit when you can to move them, keep

open

front swings and strollers. Play pens, no way. Cribs, nope. Tried them. A

mattress on the floor or youth bed is fine. They will live through it. Mine

did.

Of course baby proofing is hard because they climb just like you.

When mine were little I worried they wouldn't get enough lug time as I

couldn't walk and carry them more than a step or two.

Didn't happen. They accept your limitations and with grace let others lug

them about without a hitch.

Now, when my kids began to crawl or scoot I let them and encouraged them to

go from A to B. Then at the B point I could manage to get them onto a lap or

mattress. When they began to walk things were easier still.

Use child tethers, balloons and even shoe bells to help track them in public.

Like a puppy, teach them to come to you and stop when you shout. Don't be

afraid to shout in public and for heaven's sake, if they need a swat, do it.

You have to keep their attention to keep them safe.

You'll do fine.

They accept your limitations as natural and adapt to you.

It's nothing compared to handling the situation that arrises when the

children discover though other's that your limits aren't natural to the rest of

the

world. This loss of inoncence is hard for me, I've done it twice with two very

different kids and have to do it someday with Shaman.

Blessed be.

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[Guest guest]

,

I've often wondered that myself. Im 3'8, and use crutches to

walk. So walking around, while holding a baby, seems outta the

question. My suggestion(eventhough I don't have any kids) would be a

snuggly sack. I remember in HS, I had to take the " baby " home. She

just handed me a snuggly sack for the baby, and sent me on my

way,lol! I know what you're feeling, about how they get big fast. My

friend has a 5 month old baby, who I LOVE holding, but he's almost

getting to be too much. B/c we know how baby's DON'T wanna stay

still!! Although he's not tooo big to where I have no control when

Im holding him. Like in your case, my husband would do most of the

carrying:)

[Guest guest]

Hi !

I know this sounds like a cliche, but you will find a way that works for you.

First of all, playpens and high chairs are usually adjustable to make it much

easier for you, you simply have to do the research ahead of time and ask other

LP moms which brands they use. For instance, the high chair I use has a seating

adjustment that practically goes down to the floor, I do not think you would not

have any trouble using it. I have heard of other LP moms who utilize the car

seat carrier primarily and either have it on some type of movable trolley or

wagon to transport the baby around the house, while others use adjustable

strollers. The stroller is often a better choice because of the full recline

capabilities- you have the added ability to can change a diaper, & put the baby

the sleep. With either one of these you can feed the baby pretty easily. I am

also unable to use those portable cribs that are so popular unless is going

to be readily available. He is only a few inches taller than I am but he can

reach into those things to take the baby in and out. I had to search for one of

those " old fashioned " playpens that fold down on one side, and they are becoming

more and more difficult to find every year.

Now I have to admit, car seats are a pain. It is next to impossible for me to

put my children in car seats if I am using a 2-door model car, because you have

to try and climb into the back of the car with the baby and then somehow lift

him/her into the car seat. Not fun. We recently purchased a mini van and life

has been so much easier. I get my handy rubbermaid stool, and I can put the baby

right inside the van, and then get myself inside. This is sort of difficult to

explain in an e-mail. I just find that a van is so much easier and gives you

much more room to maneuver than a standard car.

Some LP mom's use those carriers that you wear to get around easier.

loves those things, I find them difficult and cumbersome. That is one item you

definitely will have to research and try on ahead of time. You will also find

that this curved pillow called a " Boppy " will be any LP mom's best friend. It

gives us the much needed " lap space " we typically lack. I couldn't imagine

living without it that's how much I use it.

When the time comes, e-mail/call me and I will give you some ideas about crib

and changing table modifications. My mother-in law built me a custom size

changing table and I LOVE it. I told her she needs to do some advertising on

Danny's page because so many other LP moms would love this.

Overall, it is considerably more difficult for LP moms but not impossible. I

hope that you will be able to contact other moms who share your type of

dwarfism, they may have ideas that are more specific to your needs than I can

offer.

I am also going to forward your e-mail to one of my closest and dearest

friends who happens to be a lil closer to your height range and a new mom

herself so hopefully she can offer additional prospective.

Lastly, as you go along, you will find your own methods for handling your

children. I remember having similar concerns that you shared and I talked to LP

friends who were moms to find my answers. Also, your children will be raised by

you, so they will adapt to your needs as they grow older, and they will be used

to being held the way you find comfortable holding them. Again, this is

difficult to explain in an e-mail. I do know that I have a much easier time

managing with my children than I do with someone else's of the same age. You

just find a way that fits you and your child. I guess that is the best way I can

explain it.

I hope this has helped, if you have any other questions, just e-mail me.

Take care!

Always,

Rose