Discovery Channel "A Baby's Battle for Life"

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Discovery Channel- Their medical special, "A Baby's Battle for Life", featured many babies in the NICU setting, including the stories of 2 cherubs. Originally aired October 7, 2000, you can purchase the video at their web site (http://shopping.discovery.com/product/1115-1404-729475.html).

[KarenMyers]

Saw this when it aired at a later date and it was very informational and sad. It didn't help that I was pregnant with Kaleigh at the time.

[LiseDill]

it shows that this isn't available anymore

[ChristieBrooks]

I have a copy of it if anyone wants to borrow it.

Christie

[StephanieOlivarez]

I would like to borrow it.
I'm wondering-can you make copies? I would be so willing to send you money for a copy-then we wouldn't have to mail it back and forth.
Please let me know what would be the easiest for you.
Thanks so much-
Stephanie

[ChristieBrooks]

Stephanie,
Let me check with my husband and see if I can make a copy of it. It's on a VHS tape.

Christie

[StephanieOlivarez]

Wonderful!
Thanks for getting back to me.
Stephanie

[ChristieBrooks]

Stephanie,
My husband thinks that he can copy it to a DVD. Drop me an e-mail at christiembrooks@comcast.net and include your mailing address. I'll try to get it out to you within a few days.

Christie

[StephanieOlivarez]

Please take your time and send it at your convenience. I really appreciate this!
Stephanie

[StephanieOlivarez]

Christie-
I received the tape and cannot Thank you enough.
It took me almost a day to watch....I kept stopping it and watching it.
It was very informative. I wish I would have seen it when I was pregnant with Shelby. Then I think it would have scared me to death.
It shows what CDH reality is all about.
I would think this would be a great tape for expecting mothers to watch--but think also it may scare them. It is a VERY hard call.
It also brought back SO many scary times in Shelby's last 17 months on this earth. I am again reminded how Blessed we really are to have this butterfly with us. How many families have suffered with CDH babies.
Watching it was bitter sweet. Does that make sense?

I just cannot Thank You enough Christie for doing all the work you did in getting me the copy.

Others that have seen this---what do you think?
I wonder if the Discovery channel would do another more updated one????
Now that would be the show to have CDH awareness on...I would think.

[karahess]

I sure would like to see this tape. Can someone get me a copy. I'll pay for it and shipping.

[StephanieOlivarez]

I would love to send you a copy.
I will get on it next week.....
Shane's Mom is here, helping with the girls while we are here for Shelby's test. Need to visit and this is So exciting...my friend who I have not seen, gosh since Shelby has been born.....GOT a flu shot(first time) and is coming Saturday.
Christie was nice enough to send it to me and I will pay it forward.

[karahess]

Thank you! Take your time. You can wait till after the holidays.

That's super awesome about your friend coming in! Enjoy your visit and do keep us posted about how tomorrow goes for you.

Time for me to log off and do some cooking and baking for tomorrow's Christmas parties.

[PennyCampsey]

do you all still have this ???

[AmyMiles]

I would love to watch it also!

[TaniaSmythe]

Steph, would you be able to make a copy for me also? I will send you some monies for postage etc, when i post my dvd's to you.

[StephanieOlivarez]

You know I will send you ladies copies.
Do you want it on a video copy or maybe I can see if a video store can change it over to DVD?
Just let me know what works.
Tania--you do not have to send monies for the postage.

[PennyCampsey]

DVD or VHS is fine, whatever is easiest for you !
i really want to see this !!
thank you so much STEPH, what would be do without you .. PLEASE let me know what I owe you and I'll send it to you .
need my address ??
PENNY !

[StephanieOlivarez]

Need your address.
E-mail it to me.
I will work on getting it to DVD if it can be done.
If not--I don't think there will be a problem.
We can start a chain of passing the video around.
I will look into it and let you know.

[TaniaSmythe]

Thanks Steph, don't know what we'd do without you around here :-)
Either VHS or DVD is fine by me

[FernandaArce]

Me too, Steph, can you send me a copy too please? I have paypal and I can py you for the shipping.

[PennyCampsey]

JUST SENT YOU MY ADDRESS, THANK YOU SO MUCH STEPH !

[StephanieOlivarez]

Fer- I will send you a copy.
Please send me your address.
I got your address Penny--Thanks.
I am going to the video store tomorrow to see what they can do!

[PennyCampsey]

STEPH !! I have a friend here that I think can transfer it to DVD, I am going to call her tonight , if she can then you could mail it to me and I'd be happy to get DVD copies.. i'm going to call her later. I'll post and let you know !

[PennyCampsey]

nope, she cant do it :( forget that thought
how about from VHS to DVD recorder ? or is it copyrighted?

[AmyMiles]

I would love either a VHS or DVD copy. Steph, I dont' know how you find the time!

[PennyCampsey]

i dont either AMY! LOL

[StephanieOlivarez]

This just gives SHelby and I a reason to get out of the house!!!!lol

I know this video store can transfer video's to DVD's or at least I would think.
I will call them tomorrow and check for sure.
Will let you know.

Penny-I think that is awesome you asked your friend if she could copy the video to DVD--THANKS!!!!

[Damon andSharonknott]

I just saw this post!

Steph,
Any chance i can get in on the action??
xx

[StephanieOlivarez]

You know you can Shaz!
Not a problem!
Even if we have to copy the video to other video's --I will get it done!!!lol

[Damon andSharonknott]

You ROCK Steph!!!!!!!

:)

[JudiToth]

I just saw this section posting for the first time and I would be interested in getting a copy of it also, CD or VHS is ok. Please email me at JudiToth@aol.com to let me know how much it would cost for the media and the shipping and I'll send you my snail mail addy. Thanks!

[MaryanneReid]

Shaz can I borrow your copy?

[Damon andSharonknott]

Maryanne, of course you can :)

[MaryanneReid]

Thanks!

[Damon andSharonknott]

If we get it on disc - i will burn copies...

[PennyCampsey]

STEPH .. YOU ROCK !

[StephanieOlivarez]

The video store will not make copies becasue of copying right laws.
I am going to see if Shane can copy it to video's--if he can--I will be happy.
I am not done trying to get this video to DVD's for all of you.
I am determined to get this done.
Please give me some time and I will do something.

I have even thought--that we could start a mailing of the video.
I would send it to Penny--Penny would send it to Tania....and we could go on like that.

But I really don't like when people tell me NO!!!! lol
So I am on this and will do the best I can.

[PennyCampsey]

Steph,I will be more than happy to start the video mailing trail.
I actually just called discovery channel, they couldnt find this available, but i submitted a special request to have them research to see if they still have it ...
i thought about that copyright law .. sucks if that's the only way you have to get it, since they arent producing it anymore,
I will let you know what they tell me if they get back to me, i'm like you, i dont like to hear NO either.

[StephanieOlivarez]

I also looked way back when to see if they had it for sale and NO!
I think that would be great if they do still have it.
Did they say they would call you back?
Let's keep our fingers crossed and maybe if they do have copies we can write them a letter and they will donate copies for whoever want them.
That would be awesome.
THANKS Penny.

[PennyCampsey]

OH girl, you are welcome, that would be awesome if they would do that ! they said they would get back to me within 1 week, but dont you worry your sweet little self, I will bug 'em till i get an answer .. the answer i want LOL!

[StephanieOlivarez]

I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
You will get them to do this and if I can help--you let me know!!
I am more than willing to call or email to get them to donate these to all of us!!!!!!
LOVE YA GIRL!!!
We sound a lot alike!!!

[PennyCampsey]

YES WE DO :) I WILL NOT GIVE UP, COLES SCHOOL TEACHER IS EVEN WILLING TO HARASS THEM.. THAT WAY THEY CAN SEE IT TOO . OR, SHE CAN SEE IT ! she is so supportive of him

[StephanieOlivarez]

LOVE COLE"S TEACHER!!!
I bet we can get them to donate 10 or more copies!!!
YOUR AWESOME TO JUMP ON THIS PENNY!!!
That ROCKS that Cole's teacher is so supportive of Cole.
Waiting to see what they have to say.
Hoping it's NOTHING BUT GOOD NEWS!!!

[StephanieOlivarez]

Is there anything you want me to do??
Maybe you should give me the number or the e-mail--however you are contacting them and I can jump in to??
You just let me know.

[PennyCampsey]

THIS WAS MY RESPONSE WHEN I EMAILED AND CALLED THEM

Dear Viewer,

Thank you for contacting Discovery Networks. We appreciate your e-mail. In
an effort to quickly respond to your email, we are sending this automated
email reply.

For your convenience, every program we have available for purchase is
listed on our website. Just log on to www.discovery.com and click on
Discovery Store to browse our entire selection of DVDs and other program
related products. Your interest in purchasing our programming is being
forwarded to our program management. Please check back periodically at our
online store to see if the program in question has been added.

Sincerely,

Viewer Relations
Discovery Networks

[PennyCampsey]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I GUESS GET MAILING STEPH AND WE CAN JUST PASS IT AROUND :(

[StephanieOlivarez]

Who should I mail it to first?
Let me know and I will get it in the mail!

[PennyCampsey]

me me me ~ LOL
penny campsey
2965 N flint hill Road
chatham, va 24531

[StephanieOlivarez]

Ok, I will send it to you Monday Penny - then you will have to decide who gets it next.
When were done passing it around---whoever has it last---would you please send it back to me?

This will be fun to see who will get it after you Penny.
I am thinking we should send soemthing with it - like a postcard from where we live or something a long those lines.
What d you ladies think?

[PennyCampsey]

I think that SOUNDS great !!! I will be willing to watch and send out in 2/3 days max !! do we want to do the postcard thing, then ? i dont think they make post cards for chatham, va .. guess i'll just do a VA One LOL!!
who wants it to be mailed from PENNY ??????????????????? come one jump on it ladies

[StephanieOlivarez]

After I wrote about the postcards - I know Rochester Indiana does not have postcards. I don't even know if I can find a Indiana one.
I'll come up with something!!!!!

[TaniaSmythe]

Oh me me me Penny :-)
Send to:
32 Freyberg Avenue
Sawyers Bay
Dunedin 9023
New Zealand

And cos you won't get to see my postcard i'll send one to you anyway, so make sure to put a return address

[PennyCampsey]

YAY ! ! !
I will send to you TANIA ! !! !
how should i send it ?? first class ?
Yes, please do send a post card ... .i'll send you a pic or 2, too ..
you are so sweet, .. i'll let you know the day i mail it

[StephanieOlivarez]

Now that's a great idea - send pictures!!!!
I want pictures too!!!
Maybe we could send extra's and then the person keep one and send one on--that way we would all have pictures????
What do you ladies think of that???

[PennyCampsey]

I'm in ... SOUNDS GREAT . ok yall .. steph sends to penny, penny sends to tania, who's next ?!?!?!

[TaniaSmythe]

Sounds great but i am terrible at getting my pictures printed (i have 800ish to be printed) but the postcard for sure, the local dairy sells great ones of the area i live in :-)

[PennyCampsey]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh to have a local dairy .
you are so lucky
america is a fast food nation
speaking of, anyone read that book, it's awesome
SUPERSIZE me the movie . ... yuck .. makes me sick thinking about it but dont get me wrong i love so mickey d's fries LOL

[Barbara and KevinWagner]

Me Me Me! LOL

Barbara Wagner
G-3447 Clement St
Flint, MI 48504

If any of the other Aust members would like it first just bump me to the end! What a great Idea this is!

[PennyCampsey]

I agree :)
I cant wait to see it

[StephanieOlivarez]

Amy made a great point - I have to make a copy first.
I can't take it to a video store - so Shane and I are going to figure this out.
It may not go Monday - but I am hoping some time this upcoming week.

[PennyCampsey]

Oh girl, i understand . take your time
we could just watch it at the CONFERENCE

[PennyCampsey]

what R the plans for friday NIGHT at the conference ... anyone know

[StephanieOlivarez]

Yes we could watch it at the conference.
I don't know what the plans are for Friday night--I would say hanging out together and maybe letting the kids swim. Just hanging out........

I asked Shane again about the video and you know I think he did not hear me the other 50 times I asked him.
He said, "oh, I will figure it out, just give me the night to sleep on it."
Where the heck was he when I asked him before????
MEN listen to only what they want--so do women--but gee Shane get a grip!

[PennyCampsey]

Friday night sounds good that's exactly what i was thinking
SHANE ... sounds just like SCOTT!
if he was watching TV when you told him .. scott never hears me when he's watching tv

[JaanaRosenlund]

Shaz

I'm hoping you see this
I'm a bit behind...lol. Am I able to get a copy? - I can send out a disc

Also I have seen a few other shows on Discovey/Discovery Health with CDH baby's featured but I wasn't able to record (wasn't quick enough) - In the Womb and First Days. Has anyone else seen? I've been keeping an eye out for them to be replayed.

[Damon andSharonknott]

Jaana - will def give u a copy when Shane figures it out LOL

I didn't see those shows on FOX will have to keep an eye out... or if you see it coming on please give me a nudge..

xxx

[JaanaRosenlund]

Sounds great!
We'll give each other a nudge - less chace of missing it then. Lol

I'm hoping to get IQ so I can program all my shows in so I don't miss anything!

[AmyMiles]

What a great idea to watch the show at the conference! I will bring the popcorn.

[Damon andSharonknott]

Damon wont get IQ - he thinks I spent to much time on UKTV, Arena and W as it is... spoil sport..

[JaanaRosenlund]

No fair - IQ will rock. I'm watching Arena right now...Tim Gunns Guide to Style. He cracks me up!

[Damon andSharonknott]

I love Tim Gunn... Pen and I are hooked on Project Runway - have you watched it?

[PennyCampsey]

now i'm hooked on bachelorette and scott stopped the dang gone recording of it last night and i missed all of it except the last 10 min which were them most important i suppose .

[Damon andSharonknott]

:( we dont get the bachelorette

[JaanaRosenlund]

Oh my god! I love profect runway. I always think of that guy who says FIERCE all the time.

I don't think I've seen bachelorette either.

[Damon andSharonknott]

I LOVE Heidi Klum - do you watch Rove?

[JaanaRosenlund]

Heidi is GORGEOUS. Did you see her and Seal on that Oprah special? Last time I got to watch rove Kelly Rowland was on - it's on around the time I put Gabriel to bed.

[Damon andSharonknott]

Yes saw Seal and Heidi... You know when Rove has a guest do 20 questions for $20 and always end on a particular question.. my answer would be Heidi LOL

Next week final of P.R - I cant wait..

[JaanaRosenlund]

Oh yeah, I know the 20 questions for $20. Lol - Heidi is a GOOD answer!

I can't wait either I am going to put it on the planner so i don't miss it.

[StephanieOlivarez]

Shane is going to figure it out.
He has to go to Chicago for a job and will be gone until Saturday.
But he knows it needs to be done.
I will bring the video to conference - and that's great Amy you will bring the popcorn!!!!

Heidi is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[PennyCampsey]

oh girls you are missing it then, i love bachelortte !!
i havent watched much tv at all lately.
other than spongebob

[Damon andSharonknott]

Have you guys had the final of Project Runway yet?? dont tell us who won..

Jaana - who is your pick as the winner for P.R ?

[PennyCampsey]

i dont even know shaz.. i am so sorry i have been so busy i have not a clue as to what is doing on PR now !

[Damon andSharonknott]

oh Pen...

[PennyCampsey]

i'm sorry, i am disappointed in myself

[Damon andSharonknott]

LOl - you crack me up..

[PennyCampsey]

heeheee
i know, i am a total mess these days
way way way too much going on

[PennyCampsey]

cant tell if i'm coming or going !

[JaanaRosenlund]

I can't really say until I see what they have designed for the final. Then I'll know what I would like to wear myself - that's how I judge. Lol
Who do you think will win?

I did watch the bachelor a few times but I think bachelorette would be more interesting for us girls!

[StephanieOlivarez]

Barb-came up with a plan for the video!!!!!
YEAH BARB!!!!!!!!
I think I should be able to get the video made into DVD's and I can send them out to EVERYONE that wants one!!!!
I told you I would not give up just yet!!!!!!!

I wish I could watch what you guys do-----I watch Nick and the Disney channel.
If I get lucky I can watch the local news.
Most of the day the TV is off and the girls are playing. I like the girls not watching TV that much--it gives more time for them to use their minds.

[TaniaSmythe]

We don't watch much tv here either Steph, telly doesn't go on till Hannah gets home from school & Darryl and I tend to go to bed early. Most of the time it is just background noise in our house. Must admit though there are some shows i can not bear to miss :-)

[StephanieOlivarez]

I do try and watch Nanny 911 when I can. lol
It is good to see that my kids aren't that out of control.
Do you get that show where you are Tania?
Does anyone else watch Nanny 911?

[TaniaSmythe]

Yes we get that but Darryl does not like watching it so i can only watch it if he is out or in bed.
Im am sure your kids are very good little girls as you are a great mom.

[sarah.deskins]

I love the Discovery Channel, but you s have lost me on the Bacherlorette, that show annoys me to - but I think its "reality tv" in general that annoys me. its the furthest thing from reality to me

[JaanaRosenlund]

Yay - good work Steph!

Nick channel is good too - I like Dora.Lol I don't get to watch my shows until the evening - I tape a lot that are on during the day and watch at night when all are a sleep. Me time.

[Damon andSharonknott]

WTG Steph and Barb....

What about Supernanny!

[StephanieOlivarez]

Thanks Tania.

Are Nanny 911 and supernanny the same? I wonder if I am missing something?

Shaz-love the picture of Liam.

ME TIME!!!!! It does seem to happen only in the evenings--sometimes I feel like I am to tired for me time!

[Damon andSharonknott]

I reckon Supernanny is better!

[StephanieOlivarez]

So there are two different shows???????????????

[Damon andSharonknott]

Supernanny is Jo Frost - english lady

[JaanaRosenlund]

The only time I can relax is when everyone is asleep and the house is tidy, then I feel like I can actually sit down.

Shaz - getting ready for P.R??

[Damon andSharonknott]

Jaana- I will watch it tomorrow - house is crazy at the minute!! I need silence..

I'm really excited to see who wins - will shat to you tomorrow ...
love
shaz xxx

[DanielleGolding]

Shaz - I think you meant 'chat' to Jaana tomorrow LOL!

Well I'm butting in here girls, just had to say that we now have a naughty spot and it really works (one of the supernanny's tactics). I think it's a combination of that and Ethan growing up a lot lately. I must admit though, for example he pushed Lily quite roughly tonight (I usually give a warning) but I told him he had to go to the naughty spot straight away (because that behaviour is totally unacceptable LOL). And he gets so upset that I kinda feel bad. I haven't given in and it's not like I send him there often. Altogether it's probably only been a handful of times. Do you guys think I'm horrible??

Shaz, Liam's picture is super cute!!

[Damon andSharonknott]

Dani - i did mean chat - OMG... i just re-read my post and i'm ROFL... what the! Ladies - was a typo... sorry!!

You are not being horrible - you are setting boundaries with Ethan and he crossed the line... pushing, hitting etc is a big no no! Liam thinks I have the Supernanny on speed dial. LOL Yesterday, she told me to remove his favourite toy because he was back chatting - worked a charm!! Now who is horrible.... lol

Jaana - I will CHAT with you tomorrow....

[JaanaRosenlund]

Lol - I knew what you meant Shaz! I know who won! I taped it but I was naughty and watched just the ending.....

So the naughty spot works?? I haven't had much luck with Supernanny tactics - maybe I am too soft?? Setting boundaries is good - kids really need them. Shaddel doesnt listen to me at all and no one believes me when I tell them. (they all think she is a little angel)mmmm

For some strange reason Gabriel is still asleep and I don't know if I should wake him up???? (can you believe it)!

[JaanaRosenlund]

Dani - how are you??

[Damon andSharonknott]

Jaana,
Just watched P.R.... FIERCE!!!!!
I'm glad Christian won... All 3 designers did a great job..
Shaz xx

[JaanaRosenlund]

Christian was good and his style stood out a lot. I think Jilian's designs were a lot more wearable though!

FIERCE! Lol

[StephanieOlivarez]

Dani - you are not horrible!
Like Shaz said you have to set boundries. There has to be limits in bad behavior.
YOUR A GREAT MOMMY!!!!

How about Wife Swap? I like that show - but would never be involved.
I think I would get sent to the world's worst family - knowing my luck! lol
Would any of you do Wife Swap?

[PennyCampsey]

LORD NO .. thats all i need is for someone to come in here and tell me what i need to be doing better
i'd go postal on em

[Damon andSharonknott]

How about a Wife/Swap with another CHERUB family???

[DanielleKessner]

Just jumping on the end the conversation here...I would never get picked to do wife swap (not that I would want to) because we are just too average. They appear to pick extreme families to get the viewers in. The UK version is much more 'intense' than the US version!

If I wife swap with a cherubs family I want to go o/s and don't want it to go on the TV - do you think that could happen? lol

Dani, your naughty spot makes you a good mum - I am more like Shaz using the not so conventional ideas to get good behaviour, lol. Don't know how many times I put a direct call through to Santa when my kids were little! hehe. Here is the BEST trick to get the truth out of your kids when they go through the fibbing stage...
I didn't find out about this until Ethan was little and Tara was too old to fall for it. My best friends mum used to tell her that she could see black crosses on her forehead when she lied but could see beauitful stars when she told the truth. Apparently she had special magic. I was lucky enough for her to pass this magic on to me and I developed the skill to see this. I would say to Ethan "Show me your forehead". If he lifted his hair I knew he was telling the truth, if he hid his head I knew he was lying. This worked for YEARS, lol. I still try it on him now and he just laughs at me. Yep, I am probably a bad mum but it got him to be honest and set some good habits about coming clean even if you could get in trouble!

[Damon andSharonknott]

Danielle,
I love it!!! I'm going to add it to my bag of parenting tricks!!
xx

[PennyCampsey]

i'm adding that to my list, too

[KatieValasek]

We are interested as well. Is there a way to still get it?

[PennyCampsey]

no, they told me that we couldnt get it, :(
they being the discovery channel

[StephanieOlivarez]

Welcome Katie!
I am working on getting copies made and YES you can get in on it.

I would swap with a CHERUBS family ONLY!!!!!! You guys are like my family anyways.

[KatieValasek]

Great! thanks..let me know how much and where to send the money!

[DanielleGolding]

Shaz you know I've been so hopeless lately but you know that I'm going to bug you and want a copy too! I'll pick it up when I come to visit he he!!

[PennyCampsey]

yay steph, thank you for trynig to make copies

[StephanieOlivarez]

I am planning on bringing the video to conference.
Barb is going to send me something that I can make copies.
I will get this done and get them out to you all.
It may take me a few more weeks--but you know I will get them to you all!

[PennyCampsey]

YaY
oh steph , take your time on copying them
thank you barb for helping make this happen

[Damon andSharonknott]

Steph,
No hurry!
Thanks so much for doing this for us :)
love ya
Shaz xx

[StephanieOlivarez]

Barb---you are bringing the thing to burn the tape right?
Do I need to buy DVD's?
I am going to call you when we get home.

[LaurieB]

Hi Stephanie, I would love a copy as well if possible. I can give you my contact info and send you however much it is.

[DanielleGolding]

Thanks heaps Steph! You are amazing!!!

[PennyCampsey]

yes you are Steph

[orossi]

How can I get a copy? I live in Canada

[StephanieOlivarez]

Ok, GREAT news.......
Barb is bring the dazzle thing and we will take care of making DVD's at conference!!!!!YEAH!!!

So, please if I don't have your addresses....PM them to me.
When I get home from COnference....I will be getting them all in the mail.

We are driving down the rode as I type.

Your words Dani and Penny---are great.
Shane is a little crabby today and your words have helped!!!
You are the best!!!!