Is it really such a burden to have a sibling with Down syndrome?

One of the biggest worries you will have when your baby is diagnosed with Down syndrome is what will happen to your other children. What will having a brother or sister with a learning disability mean for them? Will their childhoods suffer? Will they be burdened in adulthood? Will they feel resentful for the responsibility … Continue reading Is it really such a burden to have a sibling with Down syndrome?

Down Syndrome Stories from Around the World – with Noah’s Dad

When I first found out the River had Down syndrome and I did that mad frantic Google search, Noah's Dad was the first blog I found and it made things a whole lot easier for us. Noah gave us hope and the happiness of their family was evident, they showed us that things were going … Continue reading Down Syndrome Stories from Around the World – with Noah’s Dad

Down syndrome or not, I believe in both of my children

When I tell you, my second son was born with Down syndrome, you’ll probably feel sorry for me. You’ll probably feel sorry for my family and think we have endured a terrible tragedy. You will probably not believe me when I say it wasn’t tragic at all, and that actually it hasn’t negatively impacted us … Continue reading Down syndrome or not, I believe in both of my children