Spreading Down Syndrome awareness and acceptance by sharing our true stories
What a weekend plan we had!! We were going to go to Hudson Falls, spend time with family, maybe do some shopping, and go to an aquarium! That is not the weekend we had. As many of you fellow Down Syndrome parents know, there are many possible medical risks that we have to look out... Continue Reading →
Last night, after Nick and I hung out with some friends from his new job, we went to pick up Nicholas from my in-laws. It was already pretty late, and he probably should have been in bed already, but we needed him to be home for today. It was a big day for us. When... Continue Reading →
For months I have had so much guilt about not posting to the blog. But, I have a good excuse.. I think. I have been too busy eating all of the oranges I can handle. Puking my guts out, and falling asleep sitting up. You guessed it... I am pregnant again! This pregnancy... Continue Reading →
It is strange, but I often forget that Nicholas has Down syndrome, which is why I haven't blogged in a while. To me, he is just my son, who is loved by everyone. Yes, I see him as different, but in a good way. It's like ordering vanilla ice cream and finding out that someone... Continue Reading →
I usually jot down the important conversations that I have with my students. Anything meaningful, or that I can't believe they would say, I like to write down in my planner. Earlier this month, my lovely dog ripped up my beloved planner in an attempt to get to a granola bar that was inside my... Continue Reading →
Hey moms, ever find yourself crying in a chair at a special needs advocacy center? Yeah me either... Just kidding. Did that today. This advocating business is hard. So far, there has been two instances during Nicholas' lifetime where I have taken advice from trusted professionals that was incorrect. That's twice too many. I am... Continue Reading →
Always get a second opinion, and then a third, and maybe a fourth. As a lifelong rule-follower, it was easy for me to listen to every little thing the doctors told me. They're doctors, so they know. I barely knew anything about Down syndrome at the time of my son's diagnosis. So, how could I... Continue Reading →
No, I am not pregnant. Don't get too excited. But I did meet two newborns this week. Two good friends of mine had babies in the same week, and I was lucky enough to be able to meet their little miracles. The visits made me reminisce about the days when Nicholas was a newborn. I... Continue Reading →
We just went on our very first family vacation with Nicholas. I have so much to share about it that there is no way that I can cover it in one post. Look at this little beach bum's happy face: This picture was taken post-yogurt popsicle. I am so thankful that Nicholas is exactly who... Continue Reading →
