DownSyn Forum

randy&family · Posted: January 06 2009, 5:49 PM Post subject: New, Excited, and Expecting

Hi everyone. My name is Randy. My wife and I are expecting a child in June. Today, we were called and given the news of the FISH results. He is a HE. He also has Downs.

I set up this account so that my family (my wife and her two daughters, 12 & 19) could get on and share any thoughts or questions and get answers from people with personal experience.

The 12 year old (Megan) is excited, she really wanted a baby brother. The 19 year old (Tia) is also excited because she didn't want another baby sister. She also has many questions. My wife is excited to be having a son, but she also has many questions. I hope they dive in and use this resource.

Me, personally, I have experience with children with downs. I have a teaching liscense and have some classroom experiences. I am also very excited to be having a son. It will be nice to balance things out around here!

If you made it this far, thanks for reading my novel up above. I look forward to talking with you all more.

teddyjoe · Posted: January 06 2009, 5:55 PM Post subject:

Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS! Your family has been blessed. I'm very excited for all of you. Very Happy

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Jennifer
Teddy Joe's very proud mommy.

jooniper · Posted: January 06 2009, 7:03 PM Post subject:

Congratulations! Please tell you family to come here and ask anything. This place is a great resource!

Welcome!!

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Gillian
wife to Sergei and mom to Elaina ( Cool

, Zoya (6) and Polina (2 1/2 DS)
http://lintofpocket.wordpress.com/

grammy to Aleena · Posted: January 06 2009, 7:19 PM Post subject:

Welcome to the Downsyn family, and congrats......a BOY!! He will bring all of you unexpected joys.

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Shirley

dharmatia · Posted: January 06 2009, 7:58 PM Post subject:

Randy,

Welcome and Congrats on your little boy. I love your daughter's name. Wink

Not too many "Tia's" around. Can't wait to meet your little guy.

Tia

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Tia
Wife to my AMAZING husband, Clint (10-22-05)
Mom to Dharma (7-26-05) and Callie (7-11-08 DS)

violettesmom · Posted: January 06 2009, 8:25 PM Post subject:

Welcome! And congratulations.

You've found a group of people who think getting to be the 1 in 733 (the aprox. number of Children born with Down syndrome) is pretty cool indeed (after the huge initial shock wore off and we got to know our amazing little kiddos, of course)!

Can't wait to learn more about you and your family.

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marlene · Posted: January 06 2009, 9:16 PM Post subject:

Welcome to you and all the girls! Wink

I hope we hear from your wife and daughters, too. Very Happy

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

lespring · Posted: January 06 2009, 10:09 PM Post subject:

Hello, welcome, and CoNGRATULATIONS! I'm Leah, mom to Angela who is 12. She's a very active, lively, social young lady living life to the fullest. You can read more about her on our blog listed below.

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~Leah~

My mom's blog
http://gardenofeagan.blogspot.com/

And don't forget to visit MINE!
http://itsmylifemom.blogspot.com/

mom to Rob 26, Noah 25, Tyler 23, Bryon 23, Angela 16 (DS), Axel 12 (DS, adopted from Serbia 12/2012, AAI w/fusion) Asher 7 (DS adopted from Serbia 12/2011, AAI non-fusion)

EliasMom · Posted: January 06 2009, 11:09 PM Post subject:

felicidades!!

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Ali (2 Cool

, wife to Felipe since nov 2004 & mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005) & Eva (July 2 2007)

YouTube

Blog http://aliciallanas.blogspot.com

earlyam · Posted: January 07 2009, 3:34 AM Post subject:

Welcome and Congratulations!

My little boy Ethan has just turned one and was diagnosed with DS shortly after he was born. We also knew we were having a boy from our 20 week scan, my husband couldn't wait to go shopping for boys toys (we live in a very girly household, lots of pink, barbies and HSM around the place Laughing

)

Looking forward to hearing more about your family and seeing lots of cute baby pictures when your little boy is born Very Happy

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Jo, Mum to Georgia 11/11/03 ( BIG High School Musical fan) and Ethan 16/12/07 (DS)

LinMac · Posted: January 07 2009, 4:16 AM Post subject:

What a positive and exciting introduction! I'm delighted to meet you.
Congratulations on your new son! Hoping all goes to plan over the next few months.
Welcome to downsyn!

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 14 ), Robert (Aged 9 - DS)

First Communion Day

My girl Sam · Posted: January 07 2009, 8:58 AM Post subject:

Congratulations ...a boy...yeah!!! I love your attitude. It takes some people a long time to get to where you are emotionally and you've just started this awesome ride Smile

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Angie - Mom to
Samantha 9yrs (DS)
Gerry 7yrs
Abera 7yrs
Brandon 5yrs

Abigail'sMom · Posted: January 07 2009, 8:58 AM Post subject:

Oh Welcome Welcome Welcome! It is nice to see your excitement in your post Smile

We too hope to see your wife join and see how wonderful life really is. Hugs to you all and congratulations on your son!

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Eli
Mom to Abby (DS 10/21/03), James Thomas (01/31/06), Katie (08/12/08.)

mom2alex · Posted: January 07 2009, 9:04 AM Post subject:

Hi Randy...and welcome. Congrats on your upcoming arrival how exciting.

My name is Nicol and my son Alex is 17, he is sophomore in high school.

Please keep us updated on your family.

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Nicol - Mom to Alex -19

Asa's Momma · Posted: January 07 2009, 9:06 AM Post subject:

Welcome Randy and Family! You've come to a great place!

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"Life is What You Make it..."
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Jackie, Brian, Asa and Gracyn

JanetG · Posted: January 07 2009, 9:33 AM Post subject:

Welcome, Randy... and congratulations on your little boy!! We were also diagnosed prenatally and found lots of comfort and answers here. You've come to the right place. I look forward to hearing more about you and your family in the coming months and seeing pictures of that little guy when he arrives!

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Janet (47)
Joshua (angel) '85 (1 day old)
Sarah-age 25
Jaret-age 8
Jacey-born 2/22/08 (dx w/ Ds 9/10/07)

Googsmom · Posted: January 07 2009, 10:30 AM Post subject:

Congratulations!!!! Your family has been Blessed Smile

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Jennifer, Momma to The Brookster 4 yrs old

www.specialneedsinmolalla.blogspot.com
www.foundalongthejourneythroughholland.blogspot.com

austinsmommy · Posted: January 07 2009, 1:20 PM Post subject:

Welcome and congratulations. It sounds as if your family is doing well with the news. I can't wait to see pictures when he arrives.

Alyson

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Alyson - Wife to Jack and mom to Austin 4/5/08
"Angels are made of 47 pieces."

Helen · Posted: January 07 2009, 2:34 PM Post subject:

Hey up
Great to have you on board! Look forward to meeting your little man soon x

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Helen

Mum to ...
Rachael, Matt - DS & Autism - and Hannah. My gorgeous kids!

randy&family · Posted: January 07 2009, 6:50 PM Post subject:

Wow. Thank you all for the quick and encouraging responses. Tracey (wife), Tia and I sat and read these quick responses and were amazed by the reception and the wonderful pictures you all post. There was a chorus of awwws coming from the little crowd around me. Thanks again.

waith · Posted: January 08 2009, 8:55 AM Post subject:

Congratulations and Hello we are in the UK. Our Dominic is the 4 year (not so little now lol) guy with the extra 21. You will get some great advice and support here and get to check out some cute kids. Looking forwards to when we get to see your little man.

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Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 19 and Dominic 9 DS.

sarahmsam · Posted: January 09 2009, 2:41 PM Post subject:

Congratulations!! Nothing more exciting than a new baby!! This is the place to ask questions, everyone here is wonderful and always willing to help and support!! Welcome!!! Let your wife and her girls know they can ask all their questions here and get honest answers! Glad your here!

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Sarah
Mommy to Our little Rock Star Braeden
Born 4-12-07

PJ's Mommy · Posted: January 09 2009, 6:46 PM Post subject:

Welcome and congratulations. We too received PJ's diagnosis prenatally. We were very happy to have a boy after 2 girls, too! You're at the right place, for sure.

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Kathy, wife of Daniel since 2001, and mother of Danyse 4/85, Rebecca 9/96, and PJ (DS) 9/12/07
(seems I have a baby every 11 years)

www.katvirgo.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/katvirgo

Momof6 · Posted: January 09 2009, 7:40 PM Post subject:

Welcome and congrats. I'm excited to get to know you and your family and extra excited to meet you son when he is born.

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~Christine~
Mom of 6
Brandon ADD/ADHD 19, Chelsea 16, Connor 14, Logan 9, Cody 6 & Austin 4 ( DS & Hirschsprungs pull through 12/8/08 ) diagnosis 10/28/10 Colonic Neuropathy, 12/16/11 dx with seizure disorder, neurogentic bladder...Monti Cath 11/9/12
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/austinpaquin

I think I can, I think I can.
Climb the highest hills in all the land.
(If you think you can, you can.)
He could and he did !

I say CHEESE !

Agnes · Posted: January 09 2009, 7:54 PM Post subject: Also Expecting

Hi there, it was nice to read your introduction as my husband and I are also in the "expecting" stage. I'm encouraged to hear how positive you're feeling.

Congratulations!

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McKenna · Posted: January 09 2009, 8:17 PM Post subject:

Welcome! I am McKenna and my husband and I have Darah (4 who has Down syndrome), Connor (2 who is a handful!), and we are pursuing the adoption of another little girl who has Down syndrome who just turned one.

Congratulations on your son and we will anxiously wait for pictures after he arrives (although, I think most of us would love to drool at his sonogram pictures!!) Very Happy

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Amy · Posted: January 10 2009, 7:09 AM Post subject:

Randy, you are awesome. And your family is going to be just fine. Have you picked out names for this little guy?

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Keep the Faith, Amy
Mom to Kristin (26) Jessica (24) Rebecca (21) Rachel (16) Sarah (14) Hunter (11) & Austin (7) DS

blessed with Esther · Posted: January 12 2009, 11:21 AM Post subject:

Congratulations!!!! Your positive post brought tears to my eyes. These little ones are such blessings.

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Who knows if perhap your were made QUEEN for just such a time as this? Esther 4:14

Exodus 4:11
The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD ?

randy&family · Posted: January 12 2009, 4:00 PM Post subject:

We've decided on Zane Eugene. He was always kind of stuck with the Eugene part because that is a first-born son middle name that's been passed down a few times.

I sure wish I had a picture right now. The first ultrasound, the doc kind've hit us with a brick and really didn't give our little guy much chance at making it this far. Needless to say (so I'm going to type it), we walked out stunned and speechless.

The second ultrasound was utilized just for the amnio. I was thinking more about the needle. I did see his little hand and the five little fingers...yeah, I counted.

Next ultrasound, though, we are determined to get a picture.

QuinnsMom · Posted: January 13 2009, 6:43 AM Post subject:

Welcome!!! It is so great that you are coming together as a family and supporting one another. We received a prenatal dx and I know it was a very rough time for my husband, but now he is Quinn's favorite and his heart just melts when he sees her. I myself was very surprised how a prenatal diagnosis can make the birth experience (at least for me) so different - we went through some drama while pregnant, but the birth was so positive and no one even mentioned DS because it was already known. Hope your wife has a good rest of the pregnancy even with all the appointments - gosh there was so much more than usual that you have to go through Very Happy

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Karyn, Quinn's Mom -
Mother of Riley (age eleven), Aidan (age seven) and Quinn (October, 2007 - DS, IS, Stereotypical Movement Disorder)
http://quinnscrusaders.blogspot.com/

cassangel · Posted: January 13 2009, 9:40 AM Post subject:

Welcome

This is a great place Smile

I also have 2 daughters and just had our first son in October... Gavin is 3 months old now and such a blessing Smile

You will be blessed as well Smile

Just yesterday he smiled a giant smile at me for the first time and cooed and I had tears of joy rolling down my face Smile

Congratulations !!!

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Love~

~Gavin Russell~

~Born 10/16/08 with DS~

"For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14
~God does not make mistakes ~

http://myangelgavin.blogspot.com/

ellenstumbo · Posted: January 13 2009, 12:05 PM Post subject:

Congratulations! I want a baby boy too! Someday...

I do hope your family and yourself come here and ask questions, find support, and be encouraged. It is a great place.

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Ellen, honored to be married to Andy since Feb 2003 and mom to Ellie (08/21/05) Nina (05/01/06 CP) and Nichole (10/02/07 DS)
www.elliestumbo.blogspot.com

"For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14
God does not make mistakes

mackenziesmom · Posted: January 13 2009, 8:43 PM Post subject:

Congratulations!! My daughter Mackenzie is 6 and she is the joy of our lives. She is such a blessing as i'm sure your little boy will be to your family too. I really like the name Zane. When is the baby due?

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Fran

My Beautiful Angel Mackenzie 24/07/02

randy&family · Posted: January 14 2009, 3:25 PM Post subject:

The due date is June 13. It's funny...time was flying by from the time I graduated to the moment that I found out my wife is pregnant. Now, time is creeping by waiting for June to come! Laughing

samantha's mom · Posted: January 14 2009, 7:03 PM Post subject:

Hi, I am Elizabeth mom my youngest is Samantha and she is the joy of my life. Congrats to you and your family and welcome!

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Elizabeth & Samantha Nicole

JLUNARES · Posted: January 15 2009, 1:33 AM Post subject: congrats

you sound like my husband glad to finally have another man in the house. (we also have 2 daughters) he has also been my rock through this all. our son is only 2 mths and we had no idea he had downs until he was born. your wife is lucky to have a husband like you. her and i are very lucky to have married such compassionate men. I love this forum! new to it and passing the word onto everyone i know. congrats and god bless you and your family!

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Jackie & Ramiro Sr. Parents to Ramiro F. Lunares (with God 99') Angelina - 12 Mia - 9 Ramiro Jr. - 4(Ds)

kk · Posted: January 17 2009, 12:47 AM Post subject:

Welcome! And congratulations. Have the girls visit the siblings page My wow shes 15 now has been on there and made good friends. Our family has said that Curtis is not speicial we the family are speicial for being the blessed family That he was born into Your baby boy will be a great joy . Again congratulations

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<(Wife) to Curt MOM to Shannon 24 Cheyenne 16 Curtis DS 5 10-16-04 grandma to Kaden 4 years and grandson # 2 Colin 1

mum2six · Posted: January 17 2009, 6:17 AM Post subject:

Hi, I'm Robyn and my extra special princess is Amarli 14mths, i also had a prenatal Dx. Congrats on your boy, and he sounds like he will have wonderful big sisters.

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I myself was very surprised how a prenatal diagnosis can make the birth experience (at least for me) so different - we went through some drama while pregnant, but the birth was so positive and no one even mentioned DS because it was already known.

I felt the same way Smile

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ROBYN mum to 5 girls & 1 boy:
KRISTEN (15.6.83)
KIAYA (16.9.86)
RUSSELL (22.7.89)
KOEBII (5.6.93)
MUNDINARRA (23.4.98)
AMARLI Ds(24.10.07)

"From little things, big things grow"

Mary Beth · Posted: January 17 2009, 9:13 AM Post subject:

Welcome aboard Randy, Tracy, Tia and Megan.
Mary Beth

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Mom to Rick 33, Stephanie (31 ), Elizabeth (28 ), Robby(26), Samuel (16 DS, TOF), Shane ( 14), Katarina (11 DS, AV Canal Defect)

LindensMama · Posted: January 19 2009, 1:11 PM Post subject:

Your son sounds like a lucky guy being born into the perfect family! I can tell how much you love him already!

My daughter is Linden and she is the light of our lives! You have been blessed!!!!

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Bianca and Joseph est. December 2007
Tristen Payge--6
Aislinn Frances--4
Linden Caroline---9.1.08--DS--CAVC repaired 11.17.08