It is so refreshing to have my 2 year old daughter Abrielle walking all over the house. A HUGE accomplishment for her; a goal we had set 8 months ago. It is hysterical to see her curious her little mind at work. […]
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I know that some of you may be tired of hearing me talk about my daughter and her Down syndrome…. but I had to share this story as it can inspire you in other ways. 8 months ago, my daughter Abrielle who just […]
Wow… it has certainly been a long time since I wrote a blog post for the site, I suppose it does not seem that long simply because I use Face book so much to update those close to me. For the past year I […]
Another day to enjoy… a breath is never wasted as long as you look at life as a blessing.
Thanks so much I am glad that you enjoyed the read!
Long day today but a good one! Hope everyone had a happy Monday!
For those of you who know me already… my apologies to you for being a ghost of sorts for a while, and for those of you who don’t know me… welcome to my blog. I invite you to look at my past posts to get to know me and my journey with D.S. thus far. [...]
Shelley Giard-Talbott wrote on Justin Jilg’s wire:
Hi Justin,
baby Abrielle was born on October 16th… 3 weeks early but she is doing great. We came home after a week in NICU and all is well, no issues at all, she was just a little peanut… 4lbs 6oz.
Shelley Giard-Talbott wrote on Laura Suer’s wire:
Hi Laura,
Okay, so I FINALLY made the time to get on here and update, post pics and blog about what is going on with us.. and I got an error message that said blog registration is disabled. Any advice? I am also sending a message to Justin. I did get a few pics up at [...]
hi shelley you proibably dont remember me but you friend requested me a while ago when you were pregnat, i havent been on for a while. first let me start by congradulating you on your new life with your little princess. I miss seein picures up. i am so lost with the new website. my baby was also 3 weeks early and weight 4’10″, by the time…[Read more]
Shelley Giard-Talbott and KIM Boske are now friends 2 years, 3 months ago 2 years, 3 months ago 2 years, 3 months ago
Shelley Giard-Talbott and afarias are now friends 2 years, 3 months ago 2 years, 3 months ago 2 years, 3 months ago
Shelley Giard-Talbott wrote on Laura Suer’s wire:
Hiya Laura! It has been a while since I have been on the site> Life is crazy busy! How are you?
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Sara and Shelley Giard-Talbott are now friends 2 years, 5 months ago 2 years, 5 months ago 2 years, 5 months ago
Shelley Giard-Talbott wrote a new blog post: As I learn more…
As I read a news article sent to me by a friend yesterday (enclosed below), tears rolled down my face realizing the fight that people like us used to face. I am so thankful that there were people that fought for the rights of these precious children born into the world. I remember how…
Shelley Giard-Talbott and Holly Niemi are now friends 2 years, 6 months ago 2 years, 6 months ago 2 years, 6 months ago
Shelley Giard-Talbott wrote on Laura Suer’s wire:
Hi Laura,
I have been SO busy since we last chatted. Things are going better than the last time we spoke. My Hubby and I had a heated “heart to heart” and he is finally coming around. I have been focusing on getting everything I can in place before she is born. Her fetal echo cardiogram [...]
Shelley Giard-Talbott and MARIA GASPAR are now friends 2 years, 6 months ago 2 years, 6 months ago 2 years, 6 months ago
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 […]
