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?
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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