Thanks so much Jason.We are still here at the Hospital, as Lola has had some respiratory issues and still a bit of trouble feeding. We are hopeful and taking it one day at a time. It is so great to know that that there is an outlet for us to reach out to other parents who understand. We will definately be in touch.
Thanks so much azzhoo! I will definately check out the blogs. Best wishes with the adoption process!Stay in touch and keep us updated. : ))
Our precious girl was born yesturday May 26th. We recieved the news that Lola has downs shortly after birth. We are at our greatest sadness right now,but I feel that we will be at our greatest strength soon. So many different emotions right now. We are so blessed to have such supportive family and friends! will soon be looking for support groups…[Read more]
Joyce Page wrote a new post, My Challenge , on the site Becky's Next Page 1 week, 2 days ago
There was a book called Differences in Common written by a mom of an adult with DS that I read in 1991 when Becky was still a toddler (now she is 22). One of the short stories was called “Why Me?”. At the […]
Joyce Page wrote a new post, Congratulations Becky!, on the site Becky's Next Page 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Joyce Page wrote a new post, The Texan, on the site Becky's Next Page 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Justin Jilg wrote a new post, What is Down Syndrome?, on the site DownSyndrome.com 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The human body is made of cells. All cells contain a center, called a nucleus, in which genes are stored. Genes, which carry the codes responsible for all our inherited characteristics, are grouped along […]
Justin Jilg wrote a new post, My son is SMART, on the site DownSyndrome.com 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Raising a child with Down syndrome is a unique experience. The way they learn is unpredictable and children progress at their own pace. Kids with Down syndrome have abilities that are all over the map. Some will […]
Sarah, congratulations on the birth of your baby girl Lola! I am glad that you found this site. My daughter, Carly, is 22 months old and it seems like she was born just yesterday. Let me know if I can be of any help, assistance, or just someone to ”talk” to.
Thanks so much Jason.We are still here at the Hospital, as Lola has had some respiratory issues and still a bit of trouble feeding. We are hopeful and taking it one day at a time. It is so great to know that that there is an outlet for us to reach out to other parents who understand. We will definately be in touch.
We went through something similar with Carly, up 22 hours a day and feeding her nonstop with a medicine dropper. Seemed like those days lasted forever. Fast Forward 22 months later and at this moment she is happily watching Yo Gabba Gabba and enjoying life.
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Best wishes on getting Lola home soon ! I Have 10 month old foster daughter Millie who has DS that we are in the process of trying to adopt. Please read the blogs on this site from Becky’s mom & Alex’s mom.. They have been extremely helpful to me because they give a great insight as to what to…[Read more]
Thanks so much azzhoo! I will definately check out the blogs. Best wishes with the adoption process!Stay in touch and keep us updated. : ))