I have to say that I am SO EXCITED! AND VERY ENCOURAGED! by many things that are happening in the world regarding Down syndrome.
Miracles are happening everyday!  Here is one example of a miracle.. Congenital heart disease is reportedly the most common cause of death in early childhood. The overall incidence of congenital heart disease in the general population is 0.8 percent. The incidence of congenital heart disease in children with Down syndrome is up to 50 percent.  Since the late 1980s, 70 percent of children with Down syndrome and congenital …

There was a time when Isaac was a baby when things did not seem quite right.
I did not think that he was growing properly.  His skin and his hair were both very dry.  He was also suddenly very constipated.  He seemed a bit lethargic..  something just did not seem quite right.  I went to his developmental pediatrician for a checkup, and she decided to do some thyroid testing.  She told me that one of his thyroid levels were high, but that the other one was normal.  She suggested that we …

How many new parents feel confident when they bring home a new baby?  I remember clearly bringing home my first new baby.  I did not feel confident.  I was very excited about learning everything.  I asked questions and I read book and I prayed.  It was a wonderful, exciting, and very happy time.
Fast forward 17 months the the birth of my little Isaac, who had Trisomy 21. I asked questions and I read what information I could find and I prayed.
I was unsure about many things.  He had very serious …