I kept telling myself that we didn't need one. When other drivers park REALLY close to Owen's side of the car, it's okay to just climb over the seat with him and his oxygen tank and buckle him in. I am flexible like that. We have managed just fine for the past 19 months on oxygen.
Then I had to admit to myself that the oxygen isn't going away anytime soon. Owen isn't walking yet and he isn't getting any lighter to carry. When he does start walking, he isn't going to have much stamina to walk far.
I decided to print the form this week and took it to the pediatrician for an autograph. We spent 15 minutes at the DMV and we got one!!
Owen has no idea what it is.. but he loves it.. because I told him it's HIS. Toddlers like everything to themselves.
Here's to closer parking spots and no more lame drivers parking so close to my passenger side that I can't even open his door.
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Good idea! We got one for Charlie when he was two, and although I did feel a bit strange about it when it arrived - because it was such an obvious outward sign of his 'disability' - our blue badge has made life SOOO much easier. It'll make things so much more simple for you and Owen - now you can park just a few feet from the doors of the shops... you've got the perfect excuse for more shopping expeditions! x
When we got ours, my husband became the handicap parking police. Maybe it's just my area but people abuse handicap parking. Usually the worse offenders are parents dropping/picking up their kids. I'm actually surprised that you didn't have one already with the 02 and all. That had to fun
We had one when Lily had her trach, and it was SO NICE! The only time I really miss it is when Lily is sick because, you're right, hauling around the oxygen gets heavy after awhile! (She's only on it when she's sick, which usually means she also wants to be carried.)
Glad Owen is so proud to be handicapped. you should post his photo by the sign. I always assumed it was for the elderly.
yeah baby! love those blue placards for our kiddos. it was a lifesaver for us, especially when i was alone with moriah and had to carry the little miss, her oxygen tank, and feeding pump.
cant wait to see u guys.
xo,
v
Hello Andrea. I love your blog. Such great photos. Thanks for sharing. Nadine
Good Move! You deserve it!
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