VIDBE-Q Volume 64 Issue 4
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Appendix A
Momma Bear and Bootstraps
Something is not right.
He's not reaching for objects. I don't think he can see.
I had momma bear instincts of wanting to protect him.
Wondering if it was going to get worse.
No one could tell me.
They didn't think anything was wrong.
It scared me because I didn't have any answers,
So I was thinking the worst.
We didn't deny that there was something wrong.
We did seek out help.
I saw a different pediatrician.
Then one told us.
We went to parent meetings right away.
A perfect scenario for us.
It was a godsend.
It was nice to talk to parents about what to expect.
Learning what I could
And allowing myself to be supported.
I'm a perfectionist.
I'm a super overachiever.
I had to let that go.
I can handle whatever comes along.
I hated the pity from family members and friends
Who didn't really understand.
There are those who get it,
Those who don't get it,
And those who think they get it, but don't.
No wonder they frustrate me.
We're blessed to connect with other parents early on.
The networking has benefit us.
Just having someone who knows what it's like to be stared at,
Just having someone with the basic understanding of what it takes,
