| Author | Message | ||
     patty Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
hello im patty, and after long thoughts and much trying i became pregnant i'm 27 years old and since 16 a qaudruple amputee i'm looking for parenst who also have one or more amputations and who can give me some advice in some things and just to talk about other things my e-mailadress is patricia_alexander@hotmail.com | ||
| tricia walker (Tricia_walker) Newbie Username: Tricia_walker Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
i went into a pain rehab unit-where i met a woman who had her leg amputated. the thing is i didnt stare in horror so much as in the fight the woman had got through to be. not everyone stares cos of the amputation,i was admiring the stamina this woman had to get on with her life-even tho she was in her late fifties. i have a back problem where my legs are useless and now my right arm and side stiffen up to hardly use. but i am grateful that i am moveable alot more than some. i hope you have a supporting hubby! good luck | ||
| Rosalinda (Rosie28) Newbie Username: Rosie28 Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi, i am an AK amputee, and i have a 1 month old baby. I'm lookin for other moms, to have conversations with. | ||
| Kiera Roche (Kiera) Newbie Username: Kiera Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi my name is Kiera Roche, i'm 35 and an above knee amputee. I am about 17 weeks pregnant and came across this forum. I would be delighted to talk to other amputee moms | ||
| Kiera Roche (Kiera) Newbie Username: Kiera Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: |
Hi Rosalinda, My names is Kiera and I am an above knee amputee. I'm just over five months pregnant with my first child. How are you getting on? Kiera | ||
| Leticia (Lety) Newbie Username: Lety Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I am Lety, 37, right shoulder disarticulated since I was 14. Have 2 children: 15 and 13 years old and I am a single mother. | ||
| rachael smith (Rachael) Newbie Username: Rachael Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
hello Ihave joined this group my name is rachael I am a amputee not long been one and Iam just over 2 months pregnant would any one like to talk to me my email is rachaelone18784@aol.com | ||
| Laura-Jane Bartram (Laurajane) Newbie Username: Laurajane Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi my name is Laura-Jane and I am looking for ak amputees who have been/are pregnant. I would love to start a family but am terrified of the complications the artificial limb may give. I need some confidence please help!!  | ||
| julie hurdidge Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I am a 34yr old through knee amputee mum with an 8yr old daughter who has just figured out that her mum is different!.I know that the next few months or even years are going to be tough emotionally for us both, but hell i've got this far.If you need a chat you know where i am, juliehurdidge@hotmail.co.uk | ||
| Sue (Twoteaflutetea) Newbie Username: Twoteaflutetea Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I'm Sue, I have two teenagers (14 & 18) and I've been a bilateral (AK & BK) amputee since I was a baby. I've done all the 'chasing after toddlers' and I've had the socket problems during and after pregnancy. I decided to have my family relatively early as I knew my legs wouldn't be able to cope if I left it...and I'm SO glad I did! Both my kids are lovely and it's the best thing I ever did! :-) Just in case you want to contact me - twoteaflutetea@hotmail.co.uk | ||
| laura wright (Laura) Newbie Username: Laura Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2007 Rating: N/A |
Although not an amputee I have only one functional arm after a stroke and I have to use that arm to hold my stick when I am walking. I am 30 and just 12 weeks pregnant. I would love to make contact with anyone who might be able to pass on information about how to cope with a little one and what equipment they have come across. Do contact me at lauramargetts@hotmail.com | ||
| Mrsfr Newbie Username: Mrsfr Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2008 Rating: N/A |
hi my name is lorraine my left arm was amputated 9months ago in a car crash. i am 8weeks pregnant and would love to chat to people who are in the same situation i am also starting to look for prams etc that are light weight and easliy foldable with one hand and any other gadgets | ||
| Moofa Newbie Username: Moofa Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hi I have limited use of my right side. I have a 6 week old baby boy and really struggled in the first few weeks but here is my solution to feeding him. I am bottle feeding as I couldn't attach the baby alone, but I feed him on a bean bag that you can get from Mothercare (or ebay its cheaper). Also go to mothercare and try out the one-handed folding pushchairs. My local store was very helpful and let me try out ones until I found a suitable one. To carry him short distances I use an Infantino sling. I also use it to carry him to the car, place him and the sling on the front seat, pick him up out of the sling right arm under his bottom and left under his head and place him in the car seat in the back, and vice versa to take him out again. I hope this helps Mx | ||
| Dppi Newbie Username: Dppi Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2007 Rating: N/A |
Hi I am an Information Officer at Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International (DPPI). I just wanted to let some of you parents who have use of one hand know that we have just this month published a new guide called One-handed parenting: a practical guide for new mothers. If you, or any other disabled parents you know would like a copy (free to disabled parents) please contact the DPPI information service at info@dppi.org.uk or 0800 018 4730. Gill Lea-Wilson Information Officer} |
