My Disability Won't Stop Me from Being a Mom

My Disability Won't Stop Me from Being a Mom | AJ Shorts

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8 жыл бұрын

There's no love like a mother's love.
Valeria Rodriguez Fontenla, a single mother in Argentina with a debilitating disease, overcomes incredible odds for her daughter.
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@alexisrose3836 7 жыл бұрын

this child is adorable

@fendi8506 7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Inniss couldn't agree more!

@angelwood7729 7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Inniss Ikr she's so cute

@myahpearl4255 7 жыл бұрын

I like how she takes the fact that her daughter thinks the nanny is her mom so well that would be hard on me tbh

@kotfani 7 жыл бұрын

Myah Chambers yeah but the kid will realize who her mom is when she's older tho

@vcnitas 7 жыл бұрын

+Cøcønut Sharks In The Water tøpppp

@blackputa5319 7 жыл бұрын

I feel like that's something you shouldn't take too seriously. It's not a big deal she'll realize when she's older who her mom is.

@kumieb701 7 жыл бұрын

Myah Chambers same

@untiltheendbb5416 7 жыл бұрын

Myah Chambers she takes it well because it's how she has been growing up. She isn't used to the typical family, it's her normal. It's not hard unless every other living situation is easy.

@GettingThereNC 7 жыл бұрын

As someone who is pregnant and uses a wheelchair, I'm very grateful for this type of reporting. I've had comments on my youtube channel (that I've removed) about the harm I'm doing my unborn baby because I'm pregnant and I use a wheelchair. It's important for all people to pursue happiness, obstacles and all :-)

@87clits 7 жыл бұрын

Getting There you have a husband, a life partner to help you raise your child, she's using an aide to help hers. Big difference.

@bonnienash8585 7 жыл бұрын

Getting There wish you all the best with the baby I'm sure your beautiful baby will be so happy you made the decision to have him or her and your child will know nothing or care nothing about your wheel chair because we are not born to be judgemental so don't let others bring you down with hateful comments. 😘

@Imadeabooboo69 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 19 year old that i raised by myself. I have spina bifida and use a wheelchair. I so wish i had a video camera back then to record how i did things with my son like pushing a stroller and bathing. If this is your first child and you have questions I have lots of experience and stories and tips! :-) Raising a baby from a wheelchair in my experience is not as difficult as you may think and kids are quick to adapt!

@JourneyInParenthood 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you deleted the negative comments! You got this Momma! So happy for you :)

@clk62545 7 жыл бұрын

Getting There I'm going to check out your channel.

@babyfacelinda79 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this video Billions of times!!! I have Steel Syndrome and am also in a wheelchair and raised my son who's not physically disabled all on my own. Yes here and there I've had help, but nothing can replace my love for my son. I'm truly proud of this woman. God bless her and her child. God bless the people who work for her. May His mercies and blessings be overflowing in their lives.

@minzymaey9371 7 жыл бұрын

her daughter is so cute and lovely bless her 😊

@sobeeya 7 жыл бұрын

God bless that child, look how much happiness she brings in her life.

@Nekogal18 7 жыл бұрын

I think if her brain works properly and able to feed her child and interact and play then she doing what a mother should do the nanny just extra hands to help with bathing and changing and play with the child so there is more love given to the child it's like the child has 2 parents

@Imadeabooboo69 7 жыл бұрын

Exactly :-)

@xoxordealokay96 7 жыл бұрын

katie spitzer hardly plays with her

@AlannaNarcotic 7 жыл бұрын

Her being capable has nothing to do with having children. Celebrities have children, are fully capable of taking care of them, and have full time nannies that do everything. Yet they have 6... Well I guess you can when you don't have to take care of them.

@rebeccaowens4340 7 жыл бұрын

AlannaNarcotic welk said

@topkhani 8 жыл бұрын

Great story... May Allah give her a full blissful life full of happiness..may her daughter remain the coolness of her eyes...

@usmanesaleem 7 жыл бұрын

topkhani Ameen

@fuzzbutt4551 6 жыл бұрын

Ameen. ❤

@tashadavies1212 7 жыл бұрын

Why should someone miss out on the greatest gifts in life just because they have a disability? It angers me the way people have the audacity to call her selfish! I have a muscle wasting disease which will leave me in a wheelchair in a few years but I still plan on raising a family! It's easy for people without a disability to judge and throw comments around but put yourself in our shoes, why should I grow up watching my friends have kids but not me?! As long as the child is well looked after that's all that matters.

@Zara-oq6uk 7 жыл бұрын

Yes you're so right. I find it quite selfish for people to think that..

@aminabesmilin4691 7 жыл бұрын

Tasha Davies because think about what you just said.... why would you want to take a chance at putting someone else through what you will deal with???? That's what makes that selfish.

@mirunadinu8221 7 жыл бұрын

People aren't saying she is selfish because she can't physically take care of her baby, but because her disease is progressive and in a few years unfortunately she will die. Since her family and her ex-boyfriend don't seem to be helping her, who will be the one looking after the child?

@Kat-uw1pj 7 жыл бұрын

Just because she has this disease doesn't mean the baby will get it.

@LyricsCrashx3 7 жыл бұрын

I agree I would have much rather have had this woman as my mother rather than the heavily abusive mother that I grew up with.

@kl5172 7 жыл бұрын

for doing everything her self, she sure has a lot of help.

@irr1sss 7 жыл бұрын

Sherrie Starnes i think it's because she has a very nice home and and can afford to pay for a nanny.

@alexsandra9469 7 жыл бұрын

K L

@audi8711 7 жыл бұрын

She's just like everyone else!!!

@Potatocrime24-7 7 жыл бұрын

she is such a strong woman to raise a child with her disability

@tatiyanna 7 жыл бұрын

I love the part with her and her daughter along side each other walking with the leash. She isn't able to walk yet she can still be side by side her daughter and enjoy quality time with her.

@longislandcountryisland5072 7 жыл бұрын

your a good mom.your Daughter loves you

@cbh4166 7 жыл бұрын

all the comments calling her selfish for passing on the gene... she said that BOTH parents must pass on the gene in order for it to affect the child. assuming the father was able-bodied, her child should be fine.

@SakuraUploads 7 жыл бұрын

??? What are you saying? You can be able-bodied and still carry the gene that causes this disability. Do you know how this works, or..

@noway4517 7 жыл бұрын

But her child will carry the gene so it will be risky for her to get children.

@Rivracost3 7 жыл бұрын

Not at all. A simple blood test for her future husband/boyfriend will determine if she can have kids with him. At least she already knows to test for it. Some people have kids by accident and only realize later that their genes were not compatible.

@aminabesmilin4691 7 жыл бұрын

no way yep

@LivingDead53 7 жыл бұрын

I carry cystic fibrosis. I'm not having a family, but I think it's great to know in case something happened. They've come a long way in medicine. Maybe they'll be able to fix the mother.

@lucydon04 7 жыл бұрын

she might have a disability, but she is incredibly strong and she has a gorgeous daughter x

@sammyeow 7 жыл бұрын

if she is mentally and financially capable than i support it. She seems like a good mother.

@kittyqueenx 7 жыл бұрын

This is so cute! The father is worse than a disgrace for leaving this woman, not just because of her disability but in general. The nanny is such a kind and loving woman, beautiful family nonetheless.

@bryysabel9969 7 жыл бұрын

AWWWW HER BABY IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY IVE EVER SEEN THIS IS SO CUTE AG

@Kay-pe1uj 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful child. Inwards and outwards. She is very special.

@KT-pu6xi 7 жыл бұрын

Valeria's daughter is so adorable omg!!

@lilli9822 7 жыл бұрын

I have a muscle disorder as well and I wish to have all the support she has!I think she is rich she is living in a very beautiful house!Anyway best of luck to her she seems a very strong woman!

@sagecasey7868 7 жыл бұрын

Loulou gives me life, that child is flipping adorable like life goals tbh

@popcookie10 7 жыл бұрын

It feels really nice to see this because my mother has been in a wheelchair since I was born. She had MS and it affects her legs really bad so it's extreeeeeeeeeeeeemeley hard for her to walk. But in the beginning of my life she was very very sick until I got to 8th grade. Other people were taking care of me and my mother but as I got older she got better to where she could take of herself and move out. But she was still sick, so she would take care of herself while I was gone and when I came back I had to do things. My mom is pretty independent she does everything by herself now. It just really touches my heart to see another parent who is disabled w a child. Because living with a family like mine can feel pretty lonely and left out sometimes. I'm getting ready to go to college now and everybody is so surprised that I wanna go out of states and after I graduate not come back to care of my mom. I tell them that if she could have a child and take of me for 18 years then she doesn't need my help. And my mother agrees. And I hope that they have as much independence and freedom and I wish them the best journey 💖💖💖💖💖 wish I could hug them lol

@brannray 7 жыл бұрын

popcookie10 It makes me feel really good to know your mother was blessed with, what sounds like, an amazing child. I'm sure there were many times she felt guilty you had to help. I say this, because I have MS and am a mother of an amazing little lady. I stay as independent as possible, but on certain days I do need help. Good luck in college and make your momma proud!!! ☺️

@thebeginningofknowledge8067 7 жыл бұрын

this lady seems pretty chill. 👍

@MariamaDiallo-fj6ow 7 жыл бұрын

The Beginning Of Knowledge What? Is she supposed to freaking out all through this?

@thebeginningofknowledge8067 7 жыл бұрын

Mariama Diallo Maybe

@StarlingofAzerath 7 жыл бұрын

Mariama Diallo i think she means that the lady is calm and content. Most people complain, and whine and wish their life was better and act like a victim. But this lady is happy and optimistic about her situation and her life at least on camera

@elainevankat5353 7 жыл бұрын

Well other people might not have things as EASY! As this lady does.... She has 24 Hr. Care! for herself and her daughter. If someone is complaining so what ... try being in their shoes.

@rgadwagialla1898 7 жыл бұрын

this was soo incredibly cute I'm crying

@pastelbow3046 7 жыл бұрын

she is a beautiful mom and she has such a beautiful child

@Imadeabooboo69 7 жыл бұрын

I think she's a wonderful mother and her and her daughter are blessed to have each other. I'm sure her daughter knows that shes mom and that the caregiver of the mom is a caregiver (attendant).

@christinamartinez8132 7 жыл бұрын

Lou Lou is beautiful!

@chubproductions3056 7 жыл бұрын

this mother earned mah respect!

@matheamunster3006 7 жыл бұрын

Her daughter is so cute omg

@calimari525 7 жыл бұрын

man, that woman is inspiring as heck. she's incredible. and her baby is so adorable 😁

@CarmenGonzalez-ib5rm 7 жыл бұрын

Omg that little girl I beautiful god bless her

@AtragInSpain88 7 жыл бұрын

The translation from Spanish is very bad. I think whoever did it didn't understand her accent very well.

@emesew9237 7 жыл бұрын

uibiguiguyguygyvyvoyuvf its auto generated is why

@giuliana4682 7 жыл бұрын

uibiguiguyguygyvyvoyuvf Same. I was reading the translation and then I realized that she is from my country, Argentina. She dosen't have a good modulation I think, its like her speak between her theets.

@sweetcanada17 7 жыл бұрын

Giuliana Cassetta It's because of her muscle dystrophy. It's affecting the muscles in her face and throat as well as everywhere else in her body.

@giuliana4682 7 жыл бұрын

sweetcanada17 ohhhh, I didn't think about that, sorry.

@AtragInSpain88 7 жыл бұрын

+Giuliana Cassetta I was talking about the English subtitles. They are not auto-generated.

@mimosaparkkonen8296 7 жыл бұрын

The mother, the nanny and the child are adorable. They seem a beautiful family.

@Imuetinyanosa 7 жыл бұрын

Aww they're so beautiful! The mother and her adorable daughter! Thank God she came out perfectly! 😄

@bobthecookiemonstah2564 7 жыл бұрын

The nanny is such a good and kind hearted person x

@hisomynameissavannauwu4536 7 жыл бұрын

Such a strong woman

@shantwanafoster3985 7 жыл бұрын

its so sweet to see them together like that

@waisalebasiyalo2260 7 жыл бұрын

one of the most Amazing Women

@marieq829 7 жыл бұрын

she's still a beautiful mother god bless her for giving life to another person

@legandaryqueenftw7171 7 жыл бұрын

Aww her mom is actually pretty!

@ninalee7499 6 жыл бұрын

This is call the power of love! The daughter might not lucky to have a normal mother to take care of her but she is lucky to have a mother that tries her best to make her daughter happy and never give up on her

@carec1121 7 жыл бұрын

she's such a beautiful soul, unlike many ppl on here.

@forgotten.8535 7 жыл бұрын

She has a very beautiful child.

@MetaDose 7 жыл бұрын

Her baby is so cuteee!!

@traceysburris905 7 жыл бұрын

Woww thats Awesome. LouLou is adorable. Good Luck on everything. Congratulations.

@gabrielaguzman9843 7 жыл бұрын

Loulou is so ADORABLE

@bingo4228 7 жыл бұрын

She is even a better mother than those who give birth to children and then leave them just because of their own happiness.

@violentviolet3718 7 жыл бұрын

She is a beautiful woman, and so is her little girl.

@madisonmeredith9475 7 жыл бұрын

kind of creepy. "blanca can't do anything unless she asks me. otherwise she pays the price."

@helenaeggleston8315 7 жыл бұрын

Madison Meredith ikr what price? she needs Blanc. not kool at all 2 say that.

@madisonmeredith9475 7 жыл бұрын

Helena Eggleston not cool at all. that baby girl's mom is creepy, selfish and full of her self

@NaunieRae 7 жыл бұрын

Madison Meredith it sets boundaries. There's already self conscious feelings that's she's not physically able to do certain things. Why confuse the situation more by letting blanca make parental decisions. I wouldn't let my nanny decide my child's life ..why is there a dbl standard? She's getting an education and doing what she can, honestly better than most single mom's.

@motherhoodsbeauty9279 7 жыл бұрын

Madison Meredith she is the mother

@madisonmeredith9475 7 жыл бұрын

NaunieRae it should not be a respectful thing for anyone to say that. Its just plain rude and there are other ways to get the point across. and there is not a double standard, your situation is obviously different.

@breeship 7 жыл бұрын

This is all possible because she's very well off. It does not look like she's hurting for money.

@ilianaledoux-ramos 7 жыл бұрын

shes so pretty

@lakeladeangelis7555 7 жыл бұрын

wow this woman is amazing

@hippiegarcia3782 7 жыл бұрын

Her child is well taken care of, so I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. She is fed, bathed, sheltered, and has the international she needs to thrive. There are children in the world, who have two able-bodied parents that don't take care of their children as much as this women does. It may not be the conventional way, but there are children that have parents that can move their arms and legs, and don't take the time to get oof the couch and love their children

@IslandofGirl 7 жыл бұрын

MashAllah! Me encanta su historia. She is so brave and she is not selfish. EVERY WOMAN HAS THE RIGHT TO BE A MOTHER and nobody should tell her other wise. This baby girl has an education, good clothing, a roof over her head, food and loved soooo loved. There are many people who have babies and don't care about any aspect of these for their children. I wish many woman were like Valeria!

@miliepr833 7 жыл бұрын

One word (amazing) i love this kind of story's, show me how I take a lot things for granted;)

@Alicia-hd2jx 7 жыл бұрын

Ok can I just say her daughter is SO freaking adorable

@whitneybethclark 7 жыл бұрын

'he's kind of irrelevant' lmao good

@madisonmeredith9475 7 жыл бұрын

the only reason Blanca stays there is because she loves that little girl. not for anything else.

@MzDsmile 7 жыл бұрын

I bet Blanca cares for the girl but at the end of the day she's just a nanny doing her job, she stays because she is paid.

@jessicakrum7910 7 жыл бұрын

Madison Meredith Hater

@GiohannaT 7 жыл бұрын

The baby is beautiful omg

@sinlesslove8390 7 жыл бұрын

Adorable af

@haleylee9334 7 жыл бұрын

Her baby is so cute!

@Mbb895 7 жыл бұрын

she is an inspiring, strong women!!

@emmagoodwin9679 7 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own opinions about wether she should have had a child. Do everyone a favour and keep them to yourself please

@mariahzalera2123 7 жыл бұрын

umm. no?

@aminabesmilin4691 7 жыл бұрын

Emma Goodwin why should we? Freedom of speech we can say whatever we like... Stay off the internet if you're that sensitive to someone's opinion. Some things need to be said whether it's hurtful or not.

@ioncannoneers2421 7 жыл бұрын

What point would the comments section be if you cannot talk about the reasons wrong with this?

@MariaVazquezGazmeySantiago Жыл бұрын

I pray the dad becomes involved and helps with the children 🙏🏼

@competitionsubmission7329 7 жыл бұрын

her child is one of the most beautiful adorable kids i have ever seen 💕

@GaryDomaz 7 жыл бұрын

That was the cutest baby I'd ever seen in my life.

@chiwasims1937 7 жыл бұрын

She may be disabled but she is absolutely stunning! Anyone agree? She's so beautiful and her daughter obviously gets her gorgeousness from her mum❤️

@gIossofblood 7 жыл бұрын

her daughter is so freaking adorable ! 😍😭

@irelandwinters7037 7 жыл бұрын

Her little girl is so beautiful!

@NoName-bp3hf 7 жыл бұрын

That little girl is soooo cute!

@gabriellashaniqua9311 7 жыл бұрын

awww that adorable little baby girl

@tabithawheeler3040 7 жыл бұрын

This child is the frickin cutest!!!!

@glitches_get_stitches2002 5 жыл бұрын

Man. If only we had more people like this in the world.😞

@angelwood7729 7 жыл бұрын

the daughter is so cute the mother does everything to be with her love it ❤

@keshafennell313 3 жыл бұрын

It's wonderful to know that she can have child regardless of her condition. God allow her to

@ROCKDIVA85 7 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational.

@mariannarollins2903 7 жыл бұрын

what a brave woman and her daughter is so cute. wish I had such a positive spirit for life

@jennygibson2199 7 жыл бұрын

It appears that she may have a slight speech impediment. Some of her words are slurred. Having said that it wasn't all that difficult to follow what she was saying.

@samikay9599 7 жыл бұрын

Her words are slurred because the muscle dystrophy also effects the muscles in her face and throat that work together to form clear, concise pronunciation. Which sucks because with Spanish and most romance languages, pronunciation can be the difference between two totally different meanings.

@TyrannosaurusGirl 7 жыл бұрын

Actually Spanish is much less sensitive to little differences in pronunciation than other languages. It's spoken in a lot of countries and there are thousands of very different accents. Her words were a bit slurred, but she was still very easy to understand.

@creativesparks2164 7 жыл бұрын

Jenny Gibson no there is no speech problems with this disease. Your vocal cords can get weaker and not talk at all. But this is good for her age. Type 1 SMA can not move or talk at all mostly.

@AnaMaria-im1un 7 жыл бұрын

Jenny Gibson She has a Argentina 's accent, its all

@michellev714 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's just an accent. Just like how there's different accents in english, there's also different accents in Spanish.

@PW-yp5ti 7 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful and empowering to watch. I'm glad I clicked this video :)

@cupcakelove3258 7 жыл бұрын

Loulou is literally one of the cutest babies i have ever seen

@mrmikey_nuggetz9554 7 жыл бұрын

I love her she is a very good mother I'll see her in heaven 😇

@GreeceCullen 7 жыл бұрын

she is rich, that is why life is so pretty for her and her situation, money allways helps

@mayappleton8306 7 жыл бұрын

I hope she got a teaching position

@alexataylor9266 7 жыл бұрын

that mum is really pretty.

@legobuilderssisandbro3803 7 жыл бұрын

That child is happy a happy child is a healthy child

@brifrog_spitxo 7 жыл бұрын

That is a very, very beautiful little girl Loulou is

@kellyr2432 7 жыл бұрын

Her & her daughter is so beautiful ❤️

@dpinkd 7 жыл бұрын

hard working proud strong mother.

@musicstar617 7 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous little girl!

@yasminbeltran570 7 жыл бұрын

strong lady.

@rinhluipialtu3114 7 жыл бұрын

the ending tho...its so cute....theyre so beautiful

@Reema2tmab 7 жыл бұрын

This made me cry, I miss my mom so bad..

@vaneshanesh9420 7 жыл бұрын

she is a good mother

@leiacomenetz6172 7 жыл бұрын

you are amazing! much love and stay happy....your child is so adorable...so much to look forward.

@robcynical 7 жыл бұрын

no lie the Daughter and the mom were really pretty😍💕

@therealtruthhurtsz 7 жыл бұрын

Such an inspiring Mom!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILD. I WISH. you BOTH NOTHING BUT SUCCESS!!

@sunshinecommentswoop4902 7 жыл бұрын

aw so cute ! Godbless her and her family ❤

@squirrelboss7067 4 жыл бұрын

Lulú es toda una muñeca! Te felicito por las decisiones que has hecho en tu vida. Tienes una preciosa nena, espero que tengas una larga vida y que recibas muchas bendiciones. 💞💐