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Hello all,
I just added the ability for everyone to upload their own photos to their own member pages. Just go to the top navigation bar (above) and move your mouse over “My Account”. You will then see an option called “Album” ..
Once you click on Album, choose “Upload Picture”. Fill in a name and a description and choose “browse” and then click submit.
Thats it!
After you are done tell everyone that you have new pictures by either writing on your “Wire” or by adding an entry to the new “Buddy Pictures” Group.
I cant wait to see all the great photos. I just uploaded one of Teddy. Please enjoy. (See Teddy Here).
There are some wonderful new photos that have just been posted on the site. Thank you Jakey, Braiden, and Rosa for adding some light in our lives by sharing your wonderful pictures. To see more of these beautiful kiddos, click HERE
If you are interested in sharing either pictures or video, please see the instructions on the photos page and I will get them posted.
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Signs and Symptoms
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by extra genes from the 21st chromosome that result in certain characteristics including some degree of mental retardation, or cognitive disability, and other developmental delays. The incidence of Down syndrome in the United States is about 1 in 1,000 births. There is no association between Down syndrome and culture, ethnic group, socioeconomic status or geographic region.
Age-related Risks
Generally, the chance of having a Down syndrome birth is related to the mother’s age. The odds of having a child with Down syndrome at age 35 are about 1 in 350. Under age 25, the odds are about 1 in 1,400. At age 40, the odds are about 1 in 100.
Types of Down Syndrome
There are three types of Down syndrome:
Trisomy 21 — An estimated 95 percent of people with Down syndrome have Trisomy 21, meaning an individual has three instead of two number 21 chromosomes. We normally have 23 pairs of chromosomes, each made up of genes. During the formation of the egg or the sperm a woman’s or a man’s pair of chromosomes normally split so that only one chromosome is in each egg or sperm. In Trisomy 21, the 21st chromosome pair does not split and a double-dose goes to the egg or sperm. An estimated 95 percent to 97 percent of the extra chromosome is of maternal origin.
Trisomy 21, better known as Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans. People with Down syndrome vary widely in how they are affected, but health problems and lagging development are common. Children with Down syndrome are special needs children who require special parents. The following are some guidelines that my wife and I have subscribed to. We hope they will help you with your journey.
