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ange1379 · Posted: November 23 2011, 5:28 PM Post subject: Very Mild facial Features

I am 32 years old and have a 6 month old baby boy with DS. We had no idea we were having a child with DS during my pregnancy. The doctor told us there was a 1 in 900 chance which I thought was quite small so we didnt worry.
When Ethan was born the doctors didnt notice anything different about our gorgeous little boy. It was on day 3 that one nurse suspected it because Ethan was a little floppy and his little finger was bent. She said he had no distinct facial features and because he is half Asian its hard to see the facial features of down syndrome.

He was 6 months old 2 days ago and he still has very very very mild facial features. I can only tell when Im really really looking for it. We have only told our close friends about his diagnosis because it is not clearly visible to everyone. Its not that we are embarrassed, its just none of their business.
We even considered that there must have been a mistake so we got a second opinion.
We love him no matter what but I just wondered if this has happened to anyone else??

seansmom · Posted: November 23 2011, 10:41 PM Post subject:

Did you get the blood test done? That is the only way you can really know.

My son had mild features when he was born. We figured it out when he was 4 months old. By then his features were getting more clear as he was getting bigger. It was a shocker. I got ahold of our national down syndrome society and started gathering as much knowledge as I could. In our case we told people right away. If people suspect they just talk about it to everyone else anyway. Personally and I emphasize personally I find I heal better when I talk about things and get it out in the open and then the support pours in from friends and family. It's a personal decision though and you will know when you are ready to share.

In the meantime welcome to Downsyn. You will find a lot of wonderful info and support here.

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ange1379 · Posted: November 23 2011, 11:00 PM Post subject: mild features

Yes we had the blood test done and it came back positive.

I thought that the features would become more prominent as he got older but he is 6 months now and his features haven't become more noticeable.

He has been very lucky and has not had any of the health problems that some DS children have so I'm extremely grateful for that. I'm also grateful that we found out so early as he has been able to get the Physiotherapy, OT and speech that he needs to develop.

I would love to post a pic but cant figure out how Wink

seansmom · Posted: November 23 2011, 11:11 PM Post subject:

Yes it is weird how some get stronger features than others. There isn't really any rhyme or reason to it. He probably won't get stronger features at this point. Sean's haven't got any stronger since he was a baby.

That's great that there isn't any health problems. Thank your lucky stars for that. It sounds like you are already on track.

As for posting pics go to the photos forum and there is a topic on how to post. I'd tell you but I cannot remember what I did. Lol

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LinMac · Posted: November 24 2011, 1:00 PM Post subject:

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We love him no matter what but I just wondered if this has happened to anyone else??

This happened to us! But first a big welcome to Downsyn!

There's a bit of a story to this.......two years before Robert was born my sister had a daughter born with DS. On first meeting you knew she had DS.

Real on two years later I have a home birth and Robert arrives. Our h/b midwife thinks he might have DS. She doesn't know about my niece
I ask her why she thinks he has DS and she tells me his 'bent little finger' and she also just had a feeling inside herself that he had DS.

Then we're off to the hospital ( 3 lbs 13 ozs), loads of professionals looking at him. Our Paed doctor who has 25 years experience of DS tells me she usually knows straight off but with Robert she needed the test to confirm it.

In the 10 days we waited for the positive result we told everyone we thought he had DS. There were moments when it shone out of him.....and moments when it didn't!

I like that about DS....no right or wrong way to do it! Just what best suits you and the child!

Nice to meet you....I'm Linda, mom to Robert!

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Helen · Posted: November 24 2011, 4:26 PM Post subject:

Yup, Matt was the same. His facial features were not very obvious at all when he was young. He has really grown into his DS as he's got older!

When he was young we had to persuade people that he did actually have DS. Even two of the nurses on the heart ward after his open heart surgery didn't know he had DS. And ditto some of the people who used to work with him at a special needs baby group.

All I can say is, if you know what you're looking for, you can see it. But you wouldn't see it at first glance.

I've put on here a few photos of him as a baby/toddler. It's not obvious. Now it is, though not as pronounced as some. But at the end of the day, I figure Matt's still a good-looking boy, whether his DS is the first thing you notice, or the last!

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ange1379 · Posted: November 24 2011, 5:47 PM Post subject: Very Mild facial Features

Its really nice to hear your stories.

I guess i will just have a wait and see how he grows up. We love him so much and couldn't imagine our lives without him. When we first found out it was like it was the end of the world especially since all our friends were having babies and there was nothing wrong with them. We kept thinking why us? Why him? But then we realised that we would just love him. None of the other stuff matters. He's our baby and we love him DS or no DS.

I have to be honest and say that it has taken this long to come to terms with it though. I think we just pretended that he doesn't have it especially since he doesn't look like it. I guess coming on this forum is the first step to acceptance!!!!

We still wonder if his features will start to show more as he gets older. So far they haven't and we've been lucky with him not having any of the health problems. The only issue he's really had is slightly low muscle tone in his upper body. He has high frequency hearing loss in one ear and a gallstone, but the doctor has said that this has nothing to do with his DS.

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Mum to Ethan 6 months

lespring · Posted: November 24 2011, 9:25 PM Post subject:

My Angela is 15 now. Her features change from day to day and year to year! LOL When she was a baby hear features were very mild. When she was a year old they were much more obvious. When she was 3 they weren't that pronounced, when she was 7 they were. Now at 15 it's pretty obvious.

Axel is 11 and adopted from Serbia. I have many baby pictures of him, and his features were far more pronounced as a toddler than they are now. At 11 when he is sick or first thing in the morning his features are quite pronounced, but most of they time they're not at all.

I think people often expect babies with DS to look like little adults with DS and have the same features. Just like kids look more like one parent than another and their features change as they get older, so it is true with babies who have DS.

I forgot to mention, gallbladder problems are more common among newborns with DS , and 60-80% of kids with DS have hearing loss. Make sure to get a hearing aid on him as it will affect his speech development! Angela has a bilateral high frequency hearing loss. As a former ASL interpreter, deaf/hoh support staff person, I have worked with a lot of kids with hearing loss both with and without DS.

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Edensmama · Posted: November 25 2011, 10:27 AM Post subject:

Hello and welcome! Your little guy is adorable! Smile

Eden's features were on the mild side and although the doctors and nurses knew right away they wanted a confiming blood test before telling us definitively. Of course that just caused us to hold on to false hope until the results came back. I was devastated...it was one of the darkest times of my life. But she is the light and joy of our lives 3 years into the journey. It's funny, at Thanksgiving this year Luciano's cousin and her husband announced that they are expecting and I felt nothing for happiness for them. If you had told me that at the beginning I wouldn't have believed you because I always felt sad and cheated when others were pregnant or had babies with no special needs. Now, I just feel blessed that we are the ones who get to be Eden's parents.

So glad you found Downsyn. It's the best group of people and such a source of wisdom and encouragement.

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ange1379 · Posted: November 28 2011, 5:49 PM Post subject: Thanks

Thanks. Its great to hear all your stories. We love our little guy and I guess thats all that matters and all our friends have been so supportive and they love him too.

At first we felt cheated that it happened to us, especially since all our friends were having healthy babies. But now I think we were chosen especially because we can give him all the things he needs. I have no doubt it will be hard but we are willing to do whatever it takes. And it helps having such a supportive husband.

Shelley · Posted: November 29 2011, 7:17 AM Post subject:

LinMac wrote:

I like that about DS....no right or wrong way to do it! Just what best suits you and the child!

Nice to meet you....I'm Linda, mom to Robert!

Ha - Linda I love it! So true too. When Hannah was little people used to say it was hard to tell from just looking at her that she had DS. She sure was floppy though and needed to have heart surgery. A couple of Mums with older kids with DS commented on how difficult it was to tell her diagnosis...

7 years into this journey I don't really care - I love the features that set our kiddies apart - in fact I am a chronic DS stalker - I love seeing 'Hannah's people' out and about town. Laughing

I do find it difficult when people say that 'she has it mild' - they used to say it based on her features (which I know makes no difference at all!) but now I think they say it cos they realise that she is so much more like the other kids her age than she is different... so maybe I should stop cringing when I hear that one and just let it go?

Anyhow - congrats on the beautiful babe and welcome to Downsyn...

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Momtoseven · Posted: November 29 2011, 3:57 PM Post subject:

I love the pictures of Matt and Angela as babies and to see how they've grown. We should start a "see how they've grown" post! Mark's extra chromosome is very obvious in his looks. As a matter of fact one of the first things I said to my husband when he was born was "you can really see the down syndrome, can't you" and it made me a little sad - I was in a bad place back then anyway. Now, I just love looking at him and I don't see down syndrome anymore just my sweet Mark!

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Helen · Posted: November 29 2011, 5:11 PM Post subject:

My mum's take on this was that young babies with DS don't look really obviously like they have it so it helps us parents to bond with our child. And for us to accept their diagnosis that much easier - and ditto, society - because they just look like babies. I know it's only her idea, based on Matt, but all kids I've known have looked less obvious facially as a baby, and more obvious as they've got older. So it may be true.

It's tough accepting the DS no matter what, and you're going through - or have been through - the same emotions we've all felt, and it's te typical stages of grief .. hurt, disbelief, anger, denial, etc and they can come in whatever order they fancy. A child with DS isn't what you chose, but its what you got. And you're accepting him and loving him because he's your boy.

And at the end of the day, what his face looks ike has no bearing on his intelligence, his health, or how quickly he'll reach his milestones. Its just how he looks. Mild facial features don't mean mild learning disability. Its all a bit of a lottery when it comes to what that extra chromosome will do for our children! Hope that makes sense, x

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mellysmom · Posted: November 30 2011, 7:22 PM Post subject:

I had NURSES telling me that Melissa would be"mild" due to her mild facial features. Nothing can be further from the truth. Facial features have nothing to do with their development. Our kids are who they are. Smile

Melissa's features have also become more pronounced as she has gotten older. She is a very beautiful little girl and I love her features. I love that tiny nose and those tiny ears. I love the shape of her eyes. She has the sweetest face. I also love when her eyes look like little half moons when she smiles.

One day, you won't really notice your son's facial features. When you look at him, all you'll see is your little boy, not some syndrome.

Love him and enjoy him. Smile

Michelle

ange1379 · Posted: November 30 2011, 7:29 PM Post subject: thanks

Thanks Michelle.

I do love him and I will always love him. I couldnt imagine my life without him and we are going to give him the best life possible.

lissad63 · Posted: November 30 2011, 10:28 PM Post subject:

I remember my husband had taken a picture of Abby sleeping on me last winter (she was around 7 mo.) and I looked at it on my screen and gasped because that was first time I saw DS features in her face. I absolutely didn't see it in her beforehand.

Honestly, I can't imagine what she would look like without DS... Abby just looks like Abby!

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LinMac · Posted: December 01 2011, 7:40 AM Post subject:

Lissad63

I love that picture of Abby! She is so adorable in her hat!
Meant to say that when you first posted it!

I had an intersting experience that is related to this topic.
When Robert was born I joined our local DS group with 8 other kids all around the same age as Robert. About a year into this a new mom joined with her son.
She often recounts how nervous she was coming into our group and wondered what to expect and all that!
She told us that first day she couldn't wait to get out of the room, it was all too much for her! She said could see DS in the faces of all our kids....but not in her boy!
She laughs now at how she was thinking....you see her boy was just like ours....but she couldn't see it.
After a few visits she could see the DS in her son!
I think acknowledging this awareness of DS is a stage in the acceptace process! By that I mean acceptance of DS.....not the kids themselves!

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Helen · Posted: December 01 2011, 11:20 AM Post subject:

I totally agree, Linda, although in some babies it's definitely more noticeable than others. People genuinely didn't see it in Matt, and I was amazed that health professionals missed it! But when you know the baby has DS, you then look for it, and see it.

But choosing to see it, and then actively looking for it, is part of the acceptance process. That was kind of what I was trying to say in my earlier post!

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MommySarah · Posted: December 01 2011, 3:25 PM Post subject:

I have to say there are several older kids, especially Matthew and Sean, that I could not tell at all by looking that they have DS. I think part of it is in the eye of the person looking.

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Gracies mom · Posted: December 01 2011, 4:38 PM Post subject:

I found out about Graces DS on week 34 of my pregnancy, 10 days before she was born and my biggest concern was what she would look like! I was terrified of what she would look like.
In the 1st few weeks after she was born I would delete all the photos of her looking in any way like she had DS! I hoped when people looked at her they didn't see DS.
Fast forward 12 months and I LOVE LOVE LOVE every ounce of DS in her:-) Every feature, every expression, and I keep every photo Smile

I suppose I just needed alittle time to get comfortable with her diagnosis.

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Momtoseven · Posted: December 02 2011, 9:35 AM Post subject:

Gracies mom wrote:

I found out about Graces DS on week 34 of my pregnancy, 10 days before she was born and my biggest concern was what she would look like! I was terrified of what she would look like.
In the 1st few weeks after she was born I would delete all the photos of her looking in any way like she had DS! I hoped when people looked at her they didn't see DS.
Fast forward 12 months and I LOVE LOVE LOVE every ounce of DS in her:-) Every feature, every expression, and I keep every photo :-) I suppose I just needed alittle time to get comfortable with her diagnosis.

Cheryl - I too found out that Mark had ds before birth and that was my biggest fear too at that time - what would he look like - if I knew then what I know now I would have been SOOO excited to meet my little cutie. I wish I could go back and change so many things about my reaction to ds, but it is what it is and it was a big growing process for me.

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AMTJmom · Posted: December 02 2011, 10:07 PM Post subject:

I don't post a bunch but had to throw in my 2 cents worth Smile

. I knew prenatally that Jack would be born with Ds so I was curious what he would look like too. But the first look I got at him my exact thought was "oh yeah, that is a baby with Ds". But I was already falling in love so I wasn't thinking about it much, really. I had almost 4 months of thinking about it before that.

Anyway, this pic is kinda blurry, but I can see the Ds in his little face. This was a few days after he was born:

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lissad63 · Posted: December 03 2011, 9:40 PM Post subject:

LinMac wrote:

Lissad63

I love that picture of Abby! She is so adorable in her hat!
Meant to say that when you first posted it!

I had an intersting experience that is related to this topic.
When Robert was born I joined our local DS group with 8 other kids all around the same age as Robert. About a year into this a new mom joined with her son.
She often recounts how nervous she was coming into our group and wondering if she'd be excepted, and all that!
She told us that first day she couldn't wait to get out of the room, it was all too much for her. She said could see DS in the faces of all our kids....but not in her boy!
She laughs now at how she was thinking....you see her boy was just like ours....but she couldn't see it.
After a few visits she could see the DS in her son!
I think acknowledging this awareness of DS is a stage in the acceptace process! By that I mean acceptance of DS.....not the kids themselves!

thanks!!! I always love looking at your little red heads, too!! Smile

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jmo3 · Posted: December 07 2011, 9:59 PM Post subject:

Hi ande1379! I was 31 last year when we had our sweet Charlie who has DS. Like you said, our odds of having a child with DS seemed so slim that it really shocked us when his diagnosis was confirmed a few days after he was born. Also like you, we really grilled our nurses about the signs that showed them that he might have Downs. It just wasn't obvious to any of us! The few weeks following his diagnosis were very dark days as we trying to imagine how limited our life might be with Charlie. However, after reading, praying and getting to know Charlie, we realized that our lives would surely be made better by him, not limited by him. We felt most comfortable telling everyone that we could about Charlie's Down Syndrome. I think it helped us accept it and I felt that it helped others to see that it is not such a scary, unknown condition. By telling people we have opened the door to many rich conversations about Down Syndrome and I feel that people who have gotten to know Charlie have a completely new perspective on DS. As some others have said. I didn't think Charlie's features were very distinct at first, but I as I came to accept his DS more and as he grew and changed, I could see it. I wouldn't change a thing about him. He is just perfect and all those little features are something that I now take pride in. It sounds like you have a great start with Ethan! He is absolutely darling!! Good luck!

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ange1379 · Posted: December 13 2011, 12:17 AM Post subject: Thanks

Thanks Jen. Your little Charlie looks gorgeous.
Like Ethan, I dont think Charlie's features are that noticeable. I can sometimes see it in Ethan but only because I know that he has DS and I'm looking for it. It doesnt matter to me if people know but I still find it difficult to tell people and when I do tell people they are often shocked because his features are so mild and he has met every milestone so far so he has no developmental delays.

ange1379 · Posted: February 28 2012, 5:06 AM Post subject: Facial features still very mild

Its been a while since I've been on here and I wanted to add some more recent photos of my little man Ethan. His facial features are still very mild. He is 9 months old now and can do most things a 9 month old baby can do. He can sit up on his own and is supporting himself on his legs holding furniture. He is a little bit behind when it comes to crawling and rolling as he cant do these but he is a big boy too and the physio seems to think it is also to do with his weight.
I am loving being Ethan's mum, down syndrome or not. He is developing a beautiful, happy and cheeky personality. He is the best thing that has ever happened to us!!!

seansmom · Posted: February 28 2012, 1:37 PM Post subject:

It's nice to hear that. He's sooooooo cute! I want to squeeze his cheeks!

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Adens mummy · Posted: March 01 2012, 10:01 AM Post subject:

I couldn't see Ds in my son much when he was born, now I look back at photo's and wonder "how did I miss it"
your little one is very sweet welcome to the forum. xx

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Helen · Posted: March 01 2012, 4:39 PM Post subject:

He's one handsome little man! Like my son, when he was very young, the only thing that really gave his DS away was the 'lazy tongue' - not lolling out of his mouth, but just like your little guy! Extra cuteness!

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ange1379 · Posted: June 30 2012, 7:41 PM Post subject:

My little Ethan turned 1 in May and I think it has probably taken this long to really come to terms fully that he has DS. Lots of people that we know still didn't know until now that he even had DS. We have really begun telling people now. I feel a little ashamed at how long it has taken us to really come to terms with it. It shouldn't matter what is wrong with him. He is still our gorgeous little man.

His features are still very mild as he has grown. I can see the DS because I know what to look for but many people that we tell tell us that they had no idea.

Like you said Helen. The only thing that often gives it away is his lazy tongue. Many people ask us why his tongue sticks out so much. It used to make me upset but now I think its cute.

Ally's mum · Posted: July 01 2012, 7:38 AM Post subject:

He is just gorgeous Smile

lissad63 · Posted: July 01 2012, 6:52 PM Post subject:

Abby was a bit older than 6 mo. before I could really see it in her. Now I look back at pix from when she was that little and can see it more. Your son is gorgeous!

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ange1379 · Posted: August 06 2012, 5:41 AM Post subject: Photos

I just wanted to say that I am loving seeing all the photos of all your gorgeous children. They really are beautiful!

mary c · Posted: August 06 2012, 11:04 AM Post subject:

This is a recent photo of Anna, at age 8. I don't think it is obvious from the photo that she has DS, but once she starts to move people can tell she has some difference.

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lespring · Posted: August 06 2012, 1:07 PM Post subject:

I think we all just get used to seeing our kids. In Anna's recent picture I can see it, and would probably be able to pick her out. Now, go to a national conference or something, where there are 300-400 people with DS and you'll see some who you think, "Wow. Really?" and other who it couldn't be more obvious.

When Angela was little people familiar with DS could see it, those who weren't could not. And even then, it depended upon the day.

the angle of the picture.

or what she was doing to her face.

Now with Asher, people who are familiar with DS but didn't follow our adoption story are always asking me, "Does he have DS too?" Like I think they see it but they're not completely sure. His features are a little different.

You'll find that your child's features morph over the years. Sometimes he or she will have features that seem more prominent, other times not so much. For the most part, I've seen kids who when they were little it was very hard to tell, but when they reach puberty their features are much more prominent.

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Seven · Posted: September 25 2012, 2:22 AM Post subject:

Hi and welcome,

My Matthew was 13 months old before we found out he had DS and we thought the world was going to come crashing down, but it didn't. Even now at 2years 8 months his features are mild, but obvious to those that can see it.

Doctors in two countries never noticed he had DS and the only very noticeable DS trait has been his big toes being further apart and this only showed up when he started walking.

Good luck to you all.

Amy · Posted: October 22 2012, 7:30 AM Post subject:

Adens mummy wrote:

I couldn't see Ds in my son much when he was born, now I look back at photo's and wonder "how did I miss it"
your little one is very sweet welcome to the forum. xx

This was me exactly! lol

You son is adorable! Just enjoy being his mum! I wouldn't worry too much. I wonder if he is mosaic? Was the genetic's test typical T21 or do you know?

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downmommy · Posted: November 05 2012, 11:15 AM Post subject:

First of all, welcome! Your son is very cute. Tzippy also had milder features as a baby and are more pronounced now, I think.

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NoahsMommy2012 · Posted: January 08 2013, 3:48 PM Post subject:

All of these posts are so amazing! You're all right, it really does depend on the day, angle of picture, etc. Some of Noah's pictures he looks completely typical and you would never suspect anything. I'm not for sure that he has DS yet but these stories make me feel like I do have a valid point in thinking that Noah has DS. I guess he would also be considered to have "mild" facial features. Some of the newborn and infant photos I have seen of DS children remind me so much of my Noah. That's what actually got me thinking about it was a picture that someone posted on a Preemie forum that I am on. She posted a picture of her beautiful baby girl and said her doctors were suspecting DS and she was awaiting blood results. They came back positive for DS. The first thing I noticed about the picture was that she looked so much like my son. That's when I began my research scouring the internet for pictures, descriptions, etc. I could not believe how many traits my son actually had/has. It's like how could you miss it or at the very least suspect it and run some tests!

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ange1379 · Posted: May 10 2013, 10:07 PM Post subject: Nearly 2!!

Ethan turns 2 in a couple of weeks and he is still not walking he does most other things a typical 2 year old does. He is such a joy!!

His features have changed slightly but they are still quite mild. We are now very open about the fact that he has DS. Some doctors have totally missed it and others have asked me if it is Mosaic (which its not).