Hi Theresa,

Wow, I love your sense of humor.



I just had my 8 year anniversary. I am a t5 SCI compete. I am looking
forward to grandkids at the correct time. I have a 16 year old son and a
soon to be 20 year old son.



Life is crazy. It is great to have this group. Thanks for sharing. Here is a
link to my marathon experience.
http://www.mswheelchairwi.org/NYCMarathon.html It was my first marathon.



Have a great day!

Monica KamalRossa
Madison's Spinal Cord Injury Group Coordinator
<http://www.SCI-Madison.org> www.SCI-Madison.org
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Be the change you want to see in the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi

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From: womenwithsci@yahoogroups.com [mailto:womenwithsci@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of theresa hebert
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:41 PM
To: womenwithsci@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Women with SCI] HI



Hi All,
It sure is not the easiest thing to have a child and deal with all you have
to deal with just being in a chair. I think having my children taught me
alot about myself, never did I think I could deal with a baby and be in a
chair. But it really came natural, of course I had a 3 year old at the time
of my accident, so in a way bringing another child into our life was just a
blessing. Of course sure some thought I was completely nuts, haaaaaaaaaaa.
Anyway my oldest was 9 at the time I had my second, and not like she really
helped, but just was easier her being older. When my son was born 4 years
later, I said okay that's enough kids, cause actually I didn't even think of
getting pregnant, don't ask why it never cross my mind , cause I was having
regular periods. Here's a good one for ya'll , when my son was 4 months old
he weighed 22 lbs, can you imagine picking him up, haaaaa. Wouldn't have
traded him for the world. I miss my babies being babies, but I
do have 4 grankids who are my reason to go on. Bryce ,12, Grant ,7, Hannah,
10, and Alexis 6. I don't think it ever crossed the minds of the kids that
went to school with my children as to why their mom was in a wheelchair
cause most of the kids knew me. We live in a very small town and most people
know each other or their family. Just like at my grandkids school, they go
to the same school my kids went to and not once has a child asked why was I
in a chair. Some stare, but I think my granddaughters have told some, oh,
she was in a wreck and broke her neck and when you do that you can't walk
anymore. Kids will be kids and say whatever comes to mind, so just like life
whatever comes up, deal with it or not. I choose to live my life day by day
and have no regrets about anything, oh one, am getting older, but actually
would never want to be in the dating world nowadays.
I'm not sure how to start this, so just will ask, What if any type of music
does everyone listen to?? Have to tell ya'll ,I am a die hard ROD STEWART
fan and go to as many of his concerts as I can. Hubby says he wish he would
retire, but told him, but then what would I do. If anyone has seen him in
concert sure they would agree with me that he puts on one great show. And of
course he kicks soccer balls out to the crowd, ( more on that later), and I
am lucky enough to have come home with 2 signed soccer balls by him. My
grandkids always ask to play with them, but no way will that happen. Hubby
and son-in-law said when I die they are going to sell them, I told them I
wanted to be buried with them, but they said I'll never know. Told them I
will come back and haunt them if they don't bury them with me. Ok girls, my
back is killing me and almost time for american idol, I don't usually watch
all the way through, but like the early shows to see who gets cut.
This has been great that this site finally has some action, keep it going
girls, looking forward to next letter. Take care and stay warm if it is cold
where you are.
Later, Theresa in Louisiana
REASON TO BELIEVE

--- On Tue, 2/3/09, Liza Perez <lmp9107@yahoo. <mailto:lmp9107%40yahoo.com>
com> wrote:
From: Liza Perez <lmp9107@yahoo. <mailto:lmp9107%40yahoo.com> com>
Subject: Re: [Women with SCI] HI
To: womenwithsci@ <mailto:womenwithsci%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 10:27 AM

Hi Rebecca,

OK,how did you handle your girl and the grocery cart all by yourself? My
girls friends often have questions regarding how I do things and they
encourage them to ask me. They are very proud of all the things I can do
and I also tell them that this is an opportunity to teach other people. I
am not planning to have more kids but will like to be an active grandma so
thanks for the tips and please keep them coming. Because your girl is young
this is a good time to network with other parents, it becomes a little more
difficult in middle school. Be very proactive and volunteer as much as
possible is her school. They are always is need of helpers. I learn this
from one of my male mentors, "never hesitate to ask for help".

Like someone once said "To accomplish great things, we must not only act but
also dream, not only plan but also believe"

Liza

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From: Rebecca Sanchez <mrsldyinwheels@ yahoo.com>

To: womenwithsci@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Monday, February 2, 2009 10:40:14 PM

Subject: [Women with SCI] HI

Hi Lisa!

My daughter is only 5yrs so hope that i can help you even just a little
bit..... :) OKay i admit having a baby and being n a w/c was not the easist
thing n the world! Until my daughter reached the stage where she could sit
up on her own, it was very difficult but i managed... :) when she reached
the stage where she could sit up on her own, i used one of those things that
you use to carry ur baby in u drap and fasten it on, then put the baby in
it, it made it easy and it was safe for both of us......I think toddlers
know that you are in a w/c i didn't really have a problem with her, of
course there were the times that she would run away from me n walmart, but i
just had to be patient and teach her that i could not run after her, and i
had her hold on to the arm of my w/c which she still does to this day.... I
think the scareist thought for me (and maybe cos we didn't have her in
daycare much) was when i sent her off to school (head start) wow that

was an emotional time! It was hard on me becuase the kids would ask her
'what happend to your mommy", and i'd go home and cry...i contemplated the
thought of telling the kids myself but on thier terms that they can
understand. however, somebody once told me to leave her be and when shes
ready she'll tell them, it's her life and not to make my life into hers by
forcing her to tell. i dont know if anyone has ever heard of him but there
is a song called "Walking on my Wheels" by Dan Crow, it's for childern, its
cute and says it in thier terms...but again, i gotta let her do it herself.
Of course when i went grocery shopping w/my tot in tow, i'd get the mean
glances but so what! i have EVERY RIGHT to be at the store just the same as
an 'abled bodied' person..... it would be nice to hear from others on this:)
sorry if i wasn't informative as i should be..... i'll think back and see if
i can pull some other tips from my mem. LOL however through it all,

remember you can hug them, kiss them, and love them and you don't need legs
for that!!! :)



Rebecca :)



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