DownSyn Forum

jmo3 · Posted: February 11 2011, 1:04 PM Post subject: Hi from Ohio

Hello there. It is with total excitiment that I write this introduction of our family to yours. In October, we were blessed with little Charlie...three weeks early. His story is certainly unique as my husband and I had no idea he would come so soon. His big sisters were each only a week early. Unfortunately, Charlie's birthday was also the same day that my husband, Dan, found out that all flights out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he had been on a hunting trip with his Dad and brother, were canceled because of weather issues. That evening, when I called to let him know that I was in labor and going to the hospital, Dan, his dad and his brother immediately began searching for other ways to get home as their rescheduled flight would not leave until the next morning.

Dan and his Dad and brother were successful in finding an alternative way to get home and were quickly in route. As Dan's plane touched down at OSU Airport, Charlie was coming into the world. Dan only missed the birth by 20 minutes and was still able to announce, "It's a boy!" to our family who had been waiting in the Family Waiting Area. It was such a great family moment to have everyone together to celebrate Charlie!

That night, however, a NICU doctor came in to my room to tell Dan and I of some concerns they had for Charlie's health. They said he seemed to be having respiratory issues and that they were hearing a murmer in his heart that may indicate a heart defect. In addition, they were seeing characteristics that were consistent with Down Syndrome. She said they were taking him to the NICU to treat him and run some tests. Over the next few days Charlie improved considerably. The doctor's ruled out any respiratory issues and found that he had no heart defect. We were incredibly relieved. A few days later, it was confirmed that Charlie has Down Syndrome.

Though it was certainly a shock and an adjustment to learn of Charlie's diagnosis, we have embraced it. Our family has taken on this new challenge with excitement and passion. We are dedicated to giving all three of our children the best care possible and that is why I'm so excited to be here. I want to learn all I can from you!

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Jen

Mom to Katie (5/11/06), Caroline (8/27/08) and Charlie (10/26/10 - DS)

May the God of hope fill you all with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Edensmama · Posted: February 11 2011, 4:35 PM Post subject:

Hello and WELCOME to Downsyn Jen!! I'm so glad you found us. This group has been a God-send for so many in terms of offering support, encouragement and advice to those of us who come here...new to a life-altering diagnosis....scared, devastated, confused, angry....you name it. The ladies and gents on this forum are amazing and you are a most welcome addition. Congratulations on the birth of your Charlie. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your family better. It sounds like you are already in a good place and I'm so glad. Eden is the absolute joy of our lives and I'm sure Charlie will be (already is) the same to you.

God bless,

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Nathalie
Mom to Eden (DS) 4-13-08
Wife to Luciano (the best daddy in the world) since 10-8-2005
www.caringbridge.org/visit/edensalem

AliMama · Posted: February 11 2011, 11:16 PM Post subject:

Welcome! It's great to have you here. I'm always so excited to welcome new members. (Another Charlie, too!) Can't wait to hear more about your little guy Smile

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

Karien · Posted: February 12 2011, 8:08 AM Post subject:

Welcome to you and your family. Downsyn is also like family to me. It is wonderful if you know you have the love and support of all family and extended family members. You are so privileged.

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Karien: happily married to Neels
Mom to Ewald (19), Eduan (16), Alvin (12) and KALLEN 6

Tigger · Posted: February 12 2011, 8:49 AM Post subject:

Congratulations and Welcome!!! Very Happy

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

Googsmom · Posted: February 14 2011, 8:10 AM Post subject:

Welcome to Downsyn!! Ohhhhh goodness is he ever a cutie pie!!

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Jennifer, Momma to The Brookster 4 yrs old

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

JanetG · Posted: February 14 2011, 8:42 AM Post subject:

Hello and WELCOME!!! Your kids are all beautiful!!!

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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)

Emdad · Posted: February 14 2011, 12:55 PM Post subject:

Welcome! Looks like you've got quite a crew, there.
I'm Dad to Samuel, 14 and Emma, 11.
Jeff

Abigail'sMom · Posted: February 15 2011, 1:45 PM Post subject:

Welcome and Congratulations on Charlie, he is handsome! We too live in Ohio, in the Dublin area.

Welcome to the boards and look forward to hearing more from you in the future.

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

teddyjoe · Posted: February 15 2011, 5:05 PM Post subject:

Charlie is SOOOOO cute! Bless him and welcome! Very Happy

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Jennifer
Teddy Joe's very proud mommy.

TheBradyBunch · Posted: February 16 2011, 10:38 AM Post subject:

welcome to downsyn!

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Mom to: Nicholas (May/02), Nathan (April/04), Charlene (June/06), Noah (DS, ASD) (May/07), Jesse Lynn (July/08 ), Tessa (Apr/10), Kaitlyn (Jun/12)

"Sometimes the things we can't change end up changing us"

Momof6 · Posted: February 16 2011, 10:41 AM Post subject:

Welcome ! So glad your joining us.

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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 !

earlyam · Posted: February 18 2011, 4:02 AM Post subject:

Hi and welcome!

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