Paraplegic Parenting in the Early Months

In this video I talk about how I pick my young infant up, change her diaper and bottle feed her using techniques adapted for my lack of core stability.

[@ilichiregius2884]

As a single guy on a wheelchair (due to Spina-Bifida) these videos are great to have as resources for if and when I become a father myself. Congratulations to you and your growing family.

[@KrossXScarlettTickTock]

This is good for me too I also have sb

[@MsBeccaboo2010]

Aww i wish this had a love button! So precious! I am so happy for you and your family ❤️

[@sunnycal2293]

She's beautiful. You seem to have figured things out that work for you and as her mobility progresses you alter things some. Great job! I've mentioned this before that I'm a Paraplegic T 4/5 complete and had my baby 21 yrs ago. OverAlls saved me during playtime for my baby on the floor. I'd just grab the strap from behind my daughter and lift and scoop her up onto my lap. As she gained weight it wasn't always easy but I did it. I found it easier for diaper changes on the side of my bed. It's softer and I had more time to grab her when she started to roll. Enjoy these moments with your baby girl for her 1st birthday will be here before you know it. Congratulations again to you and your wife.

[@ANIMALSQUAD13]

sunny cal I am a T5/6 and had a baby girl in 2013 also. I used the sofa a lot with her and changing there also and on the bed. As she gets older both of you will adapt wait and see ;)

[@sunnycal2293]

@@ANIMALSQUAD13 Hi and congratulations on the birth of your baby in 2013. They grow up so fast! My baby is just turned 21 last week so I've experienced and adapted to every stage of my daughter's younger life. It was amazing and wonderful to see her being active, productive, and positive in life.

[@ANIMALSQUAD13]

sunny cal congratulations and enjoy that 1st year go by so quickly;)

[@angiegrumbine9010]

She is a daddy’s girl already! How sweet!!! Such an inspiration to everyone. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnneLotteMolenaar]

I am a 33 y/o with spina bifida and expecting my first. I love your videos! They are so helpful!

[@tylerwalker5697]

I'm glad to see that you can do almost anything a fully able bodied person could do including being a good dad!

[@blakethomas8897]

I love this guy! Thanks for sharing

[@jasonh9518]

Being a dad is great but hard work - you have the extra challenge but have managed to figure out Great techniques. I hope it's helpful to others. God bless you and your family my friend

[@ParalyzedLiving]

Thanks a ton, Jason!! It’s definitely not easy but a rewarding job. 😊👍🏼

[@bonnieharris4538]

You basically ARE me! With the concerns about compromised stability due to rubbish core muscles, exacerbated by having something in my arms... especially when the something in my arms is the most precious thing I will have ever held! Thank you for your videos, providing practical help and guidance, while at the same time, reassurance that babies are SO resilient! Seriously the times you have done something that I would have been convinced would've jolted her awake and had her screaming;.... and she just doesn't! You have no idea how much better that makes me feel! Thank you again!.... best wishes,...someone accross the pond who you don't even know who is going to be an Aunty!..... potentially TODAYYYYY!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@ParalyzedLiving]

You got this aunty!! Nothing to worry about. Let your instinct guide the way. I’ll be waiving from the other side of the pond. 😉

[@alex4alexn]

you have a great method, i am not in a chair and you hold you girl more secure than I do. You guys are great parents. Take care brother

[@RazorSharpClaws]

Glad to see you're all doing well! Can't wait to see how you adapt your techniques as she gets older and more mobile.

[@BensDad2003]

Congrats Dad! Thank you for sharing and enjoy your time, they grow up so fast!

[@chadfolkers628]

Many blessings to you and your family Brian. I learn from you every time.

[@jessicashlager7193]

Thanks for the video. It is wonderful to see you and your daughter. The way you figure out how to do things is great. You are a role model for others who might have same /similiar situation. Thanks. Always looking forward to more wonderful content.

[@WheelchairLiving1]

Amazing how we all adapt to what we need to accomplish! It's all about finding our own techniques. Great job!

[@alonikan2866]

I'm not handicapped and I have no personal connection with a person who is but your channel is very interesting and broadens my horizons about this subject. So much I didn't know. happy to follow you from earlier videos to see that you were able to start a family and you seem very happy. Keep on.

[@howaccessible4212]

Such a sweetie! Using the dining room is a practical solution since you can roll under and get close enough for support. Thank you for sharing!

[@aleshiaharrison8209]

You have no idea how incredibly helpful these videos are! My husband has been fighting some battles with feeling like he can’t be involved with a baby in even the most simple of ways so these are a great way to give him ideas and show him that it can be done!

[@ParalyzedLiving]

I too was afraid of what I could handle as a father but all of that “negative self talk” was nonsense. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And thank you!!

[@LifePartDeux]

Congrats! I’m really happy for y’ins! Looking forward to more videos!

[@joeljack1]

Just started watching your vids tonight. I'm so glad you were able to conceive and be blessed with your daughter!

[@changfachou]

You are a hero dude. Much respect.

[@booxofsnuff]

love it! thanks for posting!! cant wait to see more videos!!

[@migueldeavalos8971]

They grow up so fast, God bless!

[@evamocha2611]

I cannot express how happy it makes me to see you have finally become a dad! Congratulations!

[@sabrinamenten-caenen5924]

Hi brian. Its so nice to see you busy with your little darling. I hope you make much more content like this. She is so sweet. Love your video's. Love sabrina

[@angelahoskins5360]

Gorgeous baby! Thanks for sharing.

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

Great job and a happy new year to you and the family!!

[@nicktrrs]

Thanks for every post you make. They have all been insightful and interesting. You are such an awesome creator to watch I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@elizabethd.7662]

I agree. I watched him ride a motorcycle and was hooked. So happy to see this next step in his journey.

[@carolinepoll643]

Hi there long time no see, merry Christmas to you, and your family, so i see you have a very cute baby daughter, congratulations you are a great dad, and a great teacher .

[@EbonB]

Nice to see things are going well Brian. Baby girl is beautiful.

[@Clemburke1111]

I am so happy for you !

[@ChristianLove7]

You are beautiful inside and out and so is your family, God Bless!!!

[@sandraethell1471]

You are fantastic.

[@Kidat4ft]

This is an awesome video, I’ve had to learn what I have to do to compensate myself. Your daughters so cute to congratulations on making the team

[@fionabreytenbach8041]

What a natural dad

[@hpot53]

You are a spectacular father!

[@ducksnhell]

You’re so amazing!

[@amyhull754]

I cannot get over how BEAUTIFUL she is! Congratulations!

[@SONY88884]

She is so adorable.. Happy New Year

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

She is so cute omg! Okay I'll be honest, I was checking out your arms 😊 but sorry Dad, your little bundle of cuteness took over my affection 😂 You're amazing and these videos are such a great resource for others to learn from

[@samorrowjohnson8114]

I really like all your videos thank you for making him and please make some more soon

[@mardyandie3027]

God bless you and your family❤

[@polishsoup]

Congratulations on the baby!

[@claytonmeador8382]

Niiice Brian..! Your already doing great job Daddy..! Your gunna do great..!!!

[@deanryanmartin]

I am the one nervous watching this video. Brian, you're the man.

[@ellenrichardson8701]

Such very bad things happen to very good people! Ugh, so sad!! Aww but the baby! Beautiful. Much luv to you guy💝

[@derekpaddon9553]

Super scary seeing him pick up with the blanket the head is not supported at all. Atleast you’re trying though, I could not immagine the struggle. You’re doing Goodman

[@glendalopez5187]

👍👍👍🍼🍼🍼🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏 Great video. Many blessings to you and your family. Your pride and joy is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👏👏👍👍🍼🍼

[@JustinWheels]

Great ideas for others with our similar limitations that want to have a baby one day! 👍🏻

[@hummingbir6]

Justin Brasher not limitations, but challenges.

[@nygirlinancworld1628]

M'hmd A. Are you disabled?

[@keltiqrennee]

Shes soooooo adorable!!!!!

[@ethelryan257]

Congratulations! That's a very lucky young lady with parents like you two. It says nothing good about our country that you and your wife must go back to work with such a young baby. If America were the country we like to think of her as being, you'd have the time to spend with her.

[@nandeshfalkar9587]

great buddy. keep going.. keep pushing ur limits.

[@thechariotvii9259]

Thank you!!!!

[@sirsquaddyjacob1963]

Thank you for this video I am expecting a baby in July and as a injured veteran and now in a wheelchair am scare and worried how to be a father in a wheelchair this as helped if you have any more tips would be great

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm198]

What a cute baby

[@callmeCarlie]

Overalls could be useful to scoop even into the (early) wiggly stage

[@nygirlinancworld1628]

callmeCarlie I’m a paraplegic and used overalls with my son. I started when he was sitting up on his own. Oshkosh and carhart overalls worked the best.

[@sunnycal2293]

That's what I dressed my daughter in a lot when it was playtime on the floor. When she was learning to sit up. She's 21 yrs old now. (I had made a comment about overalls too😊)

[@fionabreytenbach8041]

Are "overalls" also called onesies? Like the one she is wearing in the video? We call construction worker uniforms overalls 😄

[@jayjayleehoffler2555]

Congratulations

[@HeemOnWheels]

Beautiful 😍

[@joycepayne3505]

Awwww sweet baby

[@summerpotvin6359]

omg ilysm i missed you

[@alnitty1142]

I was wondering if you can do a video on what medications or laxatives you take and how many for your bowel routine. And what kinds of food you eat. I normally take 3 bisacodyl at 8 pm and use the bathroom by 8 pm every 2 days.

[@jasem6311]

Aww. Big daddy and big girl!! 😘😘😘

[@mariemarcussen-box5705]

Hi!! Can you please tell me the exact brand and type of car seat and stroller you use!!? Thank you!

[@virtualpatterns]

Daddy rocks!

[@oliviaryden8492]

So cute baby

[@stephaniem9836]

Great daddy ❤️

[@tootles5555]

You are one awesome dad! Congrats to you for getting in there and being an active dad. Just wondering if you are complete or incomplete. I am much older than you, but have a grandson who is now 10 months old. At the age of your daughter, I, too, had to figure out how to change and feed the little guy. My husband was great help too.

[@ParalyzedLiving]

Nancy Martin my injury is T1 complete. You’re right though. We figure out what works and what doesn’t! Wishing you the best! 😊

[@paullaw6988]

@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, congratulations of being a daddy. Good job!!! Hope you and your family are well. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.

[@paullaw6988]

@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, nice to see things going!!! Nice baby girl!!! Nice family. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.

[@keithmerrill4058]

How do you pick her up from the swing?

[@elzxhapo2411]

Hey I’m a T1 chest down complete I see your progress and I would like to ask a few questions... do you have an email ??

[@natisupersinger]

When you picked her up from couch, her neck didn't look to be supported. How do you make sure her neck is supported ? No judgement, just wondering

[@Shimon17H]

🥰

[@Mike-mp6cd]

little goddess...

[@royonder2190]

Hey, can you email me... i had a spinal stroke in January and just need to speak to someone who understands or knows what I’m going through

[@nygirlinancworld1628]

Roy Onder There are spinal cord injury and stroke groups on Facebook that you can join as well. :) just a thought.

[@ngareth6881]

Your wife / girlfriend is so lucky to have you I’m jealous

[@elizabethd.7662]

Yes his wife is very lucky. Go watch his proposal vlog it was nice.

[@annas5021]

How do you get your lovely bubs off the floor?? I struggle with that coz I have no core muscles

[@nygirlinancworld1628]

I'm a para with minimal core muscles. When my son was a baby, I would play with him on the table. We were both eye level and it was easier to get him off and on the table compared to the floor.

[@DASONDHI_Jr]

Long time

[@newlydisabled]

Hey You and I are practically identical. I would really like to talk to you about your motorcycle mod. I don’t know how to get ahold of you. Do you have email or website

[@nikenrst662]

So freakin cute

[@SassyWyattBlind]

Hey, I have been following your channel for a while but always forget to leave comments. I just want to say your channel is great you have given me a greater insight into your life And the ways you adapt as a wheelchair user. I’m totally blind and a disability journalist, blogger and KZbinr. I’d be really interested in chatting with you some more and potentially having you guest blog for me on my site www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com if this is something you would be interested in, just let me know. Congratulations on becoming a new parent, health and happiness to you and your family in 2019 :) Sassy :)

[@bodymotionchile]

He is sn Ángel ..

[@humnakhan3694]

How ur wife concieve after u had spinal cord injury.?? Any method.?

[@RCBGMK]

I don’t think that this method of picking up a baby younger than 3 months is safe enough for their neck

[@ParalyzedLiving]

Well she’s almost 5 now and healthy as can be.

[@RCBGMK]

@@ParalyzedLiving I am sure she is, but still I have right to comment something that I think may cause problem as cloth can move below the neck and head will flop backwards in that case which may cause injury.

[@Hanneke71]

Ik vindt het geweldig hoe je dit doet. Maar ik schrok dat je je baby op deze manier oppakt van de bank op je schoot.Haar hoofdje is totaal niet ondersteund.