All about raising a child with Down Syndrome, Tips and Tricks and Information
Ok, so I know right now you are probably drowning in emotions. You are scared, nervous, worried, happy, sad, and all of the emotions in between. I understand I have been there. When we got the prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome for my oldest daughter, I was feeling all of those at one time and…
*Disclaimer* For this post Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Day #3 Welcome to the World Little One, it may be a little graphic and also may trigger someone so please read with that in mind. Routine Check Up??? At 40 weeks plus 1 to 3 days (we were never given an exact due date with Ella)…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Day #2 Extra Appointments So Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Day #2 Extra Appointments wont be super long as there was only 2 “extra” appointments. Yes we had a lot of ultrasounds because of her diagnosis but I am talking above that. Extra Appointments #1 Geneticist So unfortunately due to my health…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Day #1 Diagnosis I decided to do a series during Down Syndrome Awareness month from diagnosis till now. So here is part 1. Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Day #1 Diagnosis Expecting I was 23 when I found out I was expecting. My husband and I had only been dating for less…
Update on life: Ella’s surgery Okay so Update on Life Ella’s Surgery. On July 25th Ella and I spent the night at my moms as she was going to be having dental surgery the next day. I slept on an old pull out in my old bedroom while mom stayed with Ella so that I…