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03-20-2006 05:38 PM

lily may & jazzman   New Member Location: Registered: Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Last visit: 03-24-2006

Hi folks Forgive me if this is a daft question. I've just spent an hour cheering myself up looking at the stories and especially the pictures of all your wonderful kids. Lily May and myself are expecting a special addition to our family in July (see the Introductions section for more detail) But one thing I noticed as I scanned through lots of the posts, were that many of them are from mums, and not so many from dads Is that just my imagination? Whilst I'm looking forward to getting to know you all over the next few months, and Lily May is too, I'd love the opportunity to chat to a few dads who've got special little ones with DS. Perhaps I was just looking in the wrong place?????? Looking forward to a chat fellas! Jazzman

03-20-2006 05:43 PM
lespring   Super Member Location: Twin Cities metro area, MN Registered: Mar 2005 Posts: 3743 Last visit: 03-22-2006	There are a couple dads who post, Tom (site owner) Emdad, Apensity, and occasionally Johnboy (I think that's his username. That's angelbaby's husband) __________________ ~Leah~ mom to Noah 18, Tyler 17,Angela 9 (DS) downcues.com

03-20-2006 05:45 PM
lilpayton   Senior Member Location: Bristow, Virginia Registered: Jan 2006 Posts: 216 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Some of the guys (I'm sure I'll get help with this): Tom (website owner) Emdad Julias_da_da Milldawg __________________ Bethany Mommy to Mason (1/13/04) and Payton (DS) (1/7/06) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paytonbalsis

03-20-2006 05:52 PM

helandy.cop   Super Member Location: Nottingham, UK Registered: Sep 2003 Posts: 3816 Last visit: 03-24-2006

It is mainly us mums, Andy. And I guess that's probably because we tend to chat more, and are often more likely to be the ones looking for support. My Andy has never posted or even logged onto here (although we've got a joint name) but does read posts if I point them out to him. However, this board was set up by a dad, and 2 dads are moderators (keep us in order), as well as 4 women. It's great having you on board though, but hope Helen is able to post here too, and she doesn't become the Downsyn widow (what my Andy calls himself because of all the time I spend here!!!) __________________ Helen Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children!

03-20-2006 08:10 PM

julias_da_da   Member Location: Registered: Jun 2000 Posts: 30 Last visit: 03-21-2006

I have been coming to this site for a long time .i only post ocasionally but it is true there is a lack of fathers here.. I also go to a ton of things geared for our kids and i also see a huge lack of participation of fathers. I am usually either the only one there or the same small group of fathers are there.. A good topic question i think i;ll post and see if we can get any answers bob Julia's da da __________________ "If columbus could picture a round world,why can't we seem to picture a kinder one?"

03-20-2006 11:00 PM
Emdad   Super Moderator Location: San Diego, CA Registered: Jul 2000 Posts: 2805 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Yeah, I don't post as often as I used to, but I scan the forum several times a day. Feel free to post a topic or PM any of us testosterone-laden lads anytime. These ladies are very tolerant of our goofy ideas and even let us post the occasional recipe. __________________ Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order. -Goethe

03-21-2006 02:31 AM
keri   Member Location: MN Registered: Jan 2006 Posts: 69 Last visit: 03-23-2006	My husband John will occasionaly post under my screen name. And I know that he check the site almost every day. __________________ Keri Mom to: Sydney 9-25-01 Jack 2-10-03 Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06

03-21-2006 02:55 AM

apensity   Member Location: Chico, CA Registered: Oct 2004 Posts: 50 Last visit: 03-18-2006

I'm here almost daily at least reading posts. My wife has really taken to the forum, so she keeps me updated on most topics. I have very little time now to be able to post, but really keep in tune with what is going on with reading a few times a week. Oh yeah, and while I'm here, Happy Down Syndrome Day everyone!!!! I know I'll be telling everyone about it at work! Hooray for our little troopers!!! __________________ Brian - Avery's Daddy! Chico, CA

03-21-2006 08:46 PM

bonniepd   Senior Member Location: Minneapolis area Registered: Jan 2006 Posts: 140 Last visit: 03-24-2006

Welcome to Downsyn!! I read your intro just recently. I think more women are here because we do chat a lot. Most men (not all) usually don't chat as much (my husband doesn’t chat). I love hearing from the men as it helps me get some perspective of what my husband is feeling. My husband did post a while back under my name. He has stopped looking at the site and he felt that he was obsessed with reading all the posts and not getting other work done. I don't know if he has returned or not. I am not about to ask if he has returned to this site. Many here know that he is still struggling with the DS diagnoses and I hope to God that someday he will accept Anthony. Bonnie __________________ Alexander (8/7/99), Andrew (9/26/02), Anthony (12/29/05 DS)

03-22-2006 07:50 PM

keri   Member Location: MN Registered: Jan 2006 Posts: 69 Last visit: 03-23-2006

As Keri indicated above, I do check this site most everyday. I think it is incredible at the size of the audience from all over the world and really enjoy reading up on all the successes. Just know that you aren't the only dad roaming around this site and there is tons of support and encouragement from everybody. Take Care John __________________ Keri Mom to: Sydney 9-25-01 Jack 2-10-03 Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06

03-22-2006 10:26 PM
gina   Senior Member Location: Grand Island, NE Registered: Jan 2004 Posts: 257 Last visit: 03-23-2006	I think the dad's are out there, they're just the strong, silent type! or NO type? LOL Craig reads a lot of this and listens to me talk about it but doesn't post. But please post away. A man's prospective is nice to have MOST of the time.LOL __________________ Gina & Craig Parents of Tegin 9]/3/99 & Koda 12/12/03 (DS

03-23-2006 07:45 AM

LinMac   Senior Member Location: Dublin, Ireland Registered: Oct 2005 Posts: 581 Last visit: 03-24-2006

Jazzman Although the guys don't post that often I know they read alot...isn't that true John my love! My hubbie has talked about joining but he just hasn't got around to it. I love reading the guys view on any subject....its give us such a balance and a perspective. So I say, please Jazzman and all those guys who take the time to reply.......keep posting ......your views are listen to and much appreciated. __________________ Linda & John mom to Hannah Kate (Age 7), Robert (04/16/2004, DS)

03-23-2006 03:20 PM
lily may & jazzman   New Member Location: Registered: Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Last visit: 03-24-2006	Thanks for all the feedback folks, and especially to all of the fellas... I will keep posting over the coming months..... we've got a mighty hill to climb in July... and we'll be here to tell you all about it, and share it with you. Cheers Jazzman

03-23-2006 04:34 PM
Madisons Mom   Senior Member Location: Philadelphia, PA Registered: Feb 2005 Posts: 441 Last visit: 03-24-2006	My husband lurks around with my user name. He reads the posts and looks at the pictures but hasn't created his own user name yet. __________________ Madisons Mom Carola Madison Theresia born 2-04-05

03-23-2006 10:55 PM
DanielsMommy   Super Member Location: Rhode Island Registered: Sep 2005 Posts: 1408 Last visit: 03-24-2006	My husband definitly comes here and reads. Also, I tell him what is going on as well. We have been meaning to sit down and set up an id for him and let him introduce himself. I'll make sure we sit down this weekend and do an intro for him. __________________ Lisa Mommy to Elayna 10-1-02 and Daniel Ds 6-7-05 Always have hope....Without rain, there can be no rainbows.

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