I never look at River and think lifes unfair. I never look at him and wish he was different, and I never look at him and feel sorry for him. Down syndrome just doesn't make me feel pity for him, as he has a wonderful life and other people have it so much worse. Having … Continue reading From the moment my son with Down syndrome was born, he has had to prove his worth.
To the mum of a child with Down syndrome who isn't walking aged 5. Your child is not less and you are not failing them. To the mum of a child with Down syndrome who isn't talking aged 10. Your child is not less and you are not failing them. To the mum of a … Continue reading Your child is not less and you are not failing them.
The termination rate of babies with Down syndrome is high. In fact, more pregnancies are ended than continued when a family learns their baby will have that extra chromosome. I don’t judge, never have and never will, and nothing that anyone says to me will change my opinion there. But I do feel that there … Continue reading Down syndrome – Our Truth
I am River 