DownSyn Forum

Rachcate · Posted: April 19 2011, 12:37 PM Post subject: Charlie is home!

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I have two beautiful boys! Brennan is 18 months and is a fantastic little boy. He was a preemie and spent 8 weeks in the NICU but you'd never know it by looking at him! And we just adopted Charlie, who was "Joshua(19)" on Reece's Rainbow. We are so happy he is home! He is 3.5 and only 16 lbs. He has a VSD, PDA, and PH. Poor kid. Sad

He's very much like an infant - not walking, talking, still drinks bottles, etc. but we hope to help him grow and develop as best he can! He's a great snuggler Very Happy

. I've been lurking about for the last few months, reading and learning from all of you, and now I finally feel like I "belong". I can't wait to get to know everyone better!

~Rachel

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Mama to Charlie 5.5 (DS; VSD, PDA & PH - repair 9/11) and Brennan 3.5 (31-weeker)

Momof6 · Posted: April 19 2011, 12:42 PM Post subject:

Welcome Rachel...so glad you are joining us. You will find here alot of love and support. Can't wait to read more from you. And we love pictures. Wink

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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
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LinMac · Posted: April 19 2011, 12:49 PM Post subject:

Welcome Rachel, Charlie and Brennan!

I'm Linda, Mom to Robert who has Down Syndrome! He was 7 last Saturday!
You'll love it here....there are lots of folks willing to offer a listening ear, advice, support.....welcome!

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

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Dylans_Mom · Posted: April 19 2011, 1:59 PM Post subject:

welcome and congrats, glad you are joining in Very Happy

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Sandy (Dylans_Mom)
Mom to Hailey 3/2002, Dylan (ds) 12/2005

Momtoseven · Posted: April 19 2011, 8:30 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome!! Congratulations on your adoption!! Sounds like Charlie has been blessed with a wonderful family. Can't wait to hear more and see some pictures of your cuties.

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Maureen - Mom to Daniel(24), Brandon(22), Jordan(16), Thomas(14), Carrie(10), Samuel(7) and Mark (4)
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AliMama · Posted: April 19 2011, 10:53 PM Post subject:

Welcome! So excited to hear more about you all and watch your little boys grow Very Happy

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

mhkueter · Posted: April 20 2011, 1:12 AM Post subject:

Welcome Rachel!

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JanetG · Posted: April 20 2011, 9:45 AM Post subject:

Hello and welcome!! Congratulations on getting Charlie home! I look forward to getting to know you and your family - post pictures please!

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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)

Tigger · Posted: April 21 2011, 8:51 AM Post subject:

Congratulations and Welcome!! I am sure your new little bloke will thrive in a loving environment and with good medical care.

I wish we could adopt from overseas. All of our family have watched the kids on Reeces Rainbow but our laws don't allow adoption of children with disabilities from overseas. We are fighting for change. Not that I could adopt at the moment anyway but the desire is still there, and the hope!

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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

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