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 Topic: My sweet boy is sick!! UPDATED 12-13-07 |
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| logansmom Replies: 48 Views: 655 |
 Forum: General Posted: December 12 2007, 9:45 PM Subject: My sweet boy is sick!! UPDATED 12-13-07
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| Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family. I'm so sorry that everything seems to be hitting at the same time. Please keep us posted when you get a chance.
Hugs, Kim, Logan and Carson ... |
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| Topic: All the Ologist's made me cry :) |
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| logansmom Replies: 36 Views: 567 |
Forum: General Posted: December 03 2007, 8:44 PM Subject: All the Ologist's made me cry :)
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| And your post . . . the one from the "momologist" . . . put tears in my eyes, too! I don't post much, but I read frequently and always keep Larkin in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonder ... | |
| Topic: Home from hospital |
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| logansmom Replies: 92 Views: 1567 |
Forum: General Posted: October 27 2007, 7:34 PM Subject: Home from hospital
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| I'm so sorry. I'll continue to lift you up in prayer.
Hugs, Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: Cousins NT results...help!!! |
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| logansmom Replies: 17 Views: 284 |
Forum: Questions Posted: October 10 2007, 5:53 AM Subject: Cousins NT results...help!!!
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| Is she an older mother? My doctor explained that because I was of "Advanced Maternal Age," with both my children that any prenatal testing other than an amnio would show a high risk of Down ... | |
| Topic: Percy Update - 8 October |
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| logansmom Replies: 20 Views: 219 |
Forum: General Posted: October 08 2007, 7:57 PM Subject: Percy Update - 8 October
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| I know I don't post much . . . but I read frequently and have been keeping Percy and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It's great to hear that she will be coming home soon. What wonderful news ... | |
| Topic: We'd appreciate any adoption advice |
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| logansmom Replies: 8 Views: 594 |
Forum: General Posted: August 19 2007, 2:57 PM Subject: We'd appreciate any adoption advice
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| The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati has a nationwide program that helps to place children with Ds into adoptive homes. The contact person is Robin. Here's the link:
http://www.dsagc ... |
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| Topic: Surviving a horrible accident |
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| logansmom Replies: 62 Views: 1860 |
Forum: General Posted: August 19 2007, 2:50 PM Subject: Surviving a horrible accident
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| I know I don't post often, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm saying a prayer of thanks! I can't imagine everything that you're feeling, but I totally agree that you shouldn't feel guilty. Y ... | |
| Topic: Learning to Jump |
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| logansmom Replies: 16 Views: 769 |
Forum: Questions Posted: August 03 2007, 8:15 PM Subject: Learning to Jump
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| Logan didn't learn to jump until a few months after his 4th birthday. It had been a PT goal for over a year. I finally decided to purchase a small trampoline that was very similar to the one used by ... | |
| Topic: DSAGC summer picnic at Coney Island |
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| logansmom Replies: 4 Views: 244 |
Forum: General Posted: August 02 2007, 7:36 PM Subject: DSAGC summer picnic at Coney Island
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We tried to get tickets, but it's sold out. 
Maybe next year. Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: falling a lot while walking! |
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| logansmom Replies: 6 Views: 323 |
Forum: Questions Posted: July 20 2007, 7:01 PM Subject: falling a lot while walking!
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| Logan fell quite a bit after he started walking. He does have SureSteps, and they help a lot . . . but he still stumbled frequently in the beginning. I think it took 12-18 month of walking before h ... | |
| Topic: Photobucket acct. - public or private? |
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| logansmom Replies: 5 Views: 393 |
Forum: General Posted: July 08 2007, 9:07 PM Subject: Photobucket acct. - public or private?
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| Ibby,
Try it from a different computer. I bet you had access to everything because YOU are automatically logged in to photobucket when you access it (does that make sense?). Does your photobuck ... |
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| Topic: Photobucket acct. - public or private? |
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| logansmom Replies: 5 Views: 393 |
Forum: General Posted: July 08 2007, 7:14 PM Subject: Photobucket acct. - public or private?
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| Just wanted to make sure that everyone has their Photobucket account set to private rather than public (I'm assuming you don't want just anyone surfing through your pictures unless you choose to give ... | |
| Topic: Hello! My story of my daughter ADDISON! :D |
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| logansmom Replies: 16 Views: 1143 |
Forum: Introductions Posted: June 28 2007, 12:57 PM Subject: Hello! My story of my daughter ADDISON! :D
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| Hi Mira! Welcome to DownSyn. I'm sorry to hear that Addison will probably have to have a G-tube, but in the end I'm sure it's the best thing for her. Do you have a date set, yet?
I can't wait to ... |
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| Topic: sad realization, not quite so sad |
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| logansmom Replies: 6 Views: 514 |
Forum: General Posted: June 28 2007, 10:33 AM Subject: sad realization, not quite so sad
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| It's hard to believe that anyone could hold something like that against a child . . . but it is nice to know that her feelings aren't based on the fact that he was born with Down syndrome.
My hea ... |
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| Topic: Happy Anniversary Ibby |
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| logansmom Replies: 14 Views: 589 |
Forum: General Posted: June 27 2007, 10:10 PM Subject: Happy Anniversary Ibby
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| Congratulations! Today's our 20th, too!
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: Special Needs Trusts? |
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| logansmom Replies: 2 Views: 251 |
Forum: General Posted: June 23 2007, 8:42 PM Subject: Special Needs Trusts?
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| We set up a special needs trust for Logan and a "regular" trust for Carson. Our special needs trust will be funded by a separate "survivorship life" (also called a "second to ... | |
| Topic: Earplug Question |
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| logansmom Replies: 9 Views: 561 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 22 2007, 7:07 AM Subject: Earplug Question
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| We've had the same problem with Logan. We now use an earband-it when we wash his (and Carson's) hair. Here's a link:
http://www.earband-it.com Actually, this is supposed to go over the earplug ... |
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| Topic: Dicipline for 2 1/2 year old |
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| logansmom Replies: 4 Views: 400 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 21 2007, 7:34 PM Subject: Dicipline for 2 1/2 year old
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| I started using time outs when Logan was almost 2. In our house, a time out is sitting with your feet to the wall (a wall where there's nothing to play with) for as many minutes as your age. We alwa ... | |
| Topic: Megan is getting glasses |
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| logansmom Replies: 15 Views: 579 |
Forum: General Posted: June 20 2007, 9:39 PM Subject: Megan is getting glasses
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| Logan has glasses for the same reason. He did have surgery (outpatient), but it didn't totally stop the crossing. Logan got his first pair of glasses a year ago (when he was 3). We definitely neede ... | |
| Topic: 5 words... |
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| logansmom Replies: 73 Views: 3290 |
Forum: General Posted: June 20 2007, 8:51 PM Subject: 5 words...
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| Logan is funny, independent, musical, smart, and curious.
And of course, he's adorable. 
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: KENNEDY IS IN REMISSION!!!!!!! |
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| logansmom Replies: 98 Views: 3903 |
Forum: General Posted: June 20 2007, 8:44 PM Subject: KENNEDY IS IN REMISSION!!!!!!!
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| Wonderful, wonderful news!
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: Eat, Charlie, Eat! |
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| logansmom Replies: 8 Views: 635 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 07 2007, 9:02 PM Subject: Eat, Charlie, Eat!
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| In addition to crumbling up regular crackers, we crumbled up graham crackers into stage 2 fruits. We also used instant mashed potatoes to change the texture of some baby food. You can also use other ... | |
| Topic: Why does he turn sooo red? |
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| logansmom Replies: 8 Views: 585 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 04 2007, 5:31 AM Subject: Why does he turn sooo red?
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| For Logan, it's his face, neck, ears arms and fingers that turn bright red. I've never noticed (or paid attention?) to his legs. Hmm. I don't know that we've had an "official" diagnosis, ... | |
| Topic: Why does he turn sooo red? |
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| logansmom Replies: 8 Views: 585 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 03 2007, 9:32 PM Subject: Why does he turn sooo red?
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| Logan overheats VERY easily. We always carry extra water, and we are careful about how we dress him (sleeveless shirts in the summer, etc.). At daycare, they often bring him inside during the hot af ... | |
| Topic: any tips for bringing home a new babe / gates |
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| logansmom Replies: 6 Views: 546 |
Forum: Questions Posted: June 01 2007, 7:39 PM Subject: any tips for bringing home a new babe / gates
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| We had something similar to this (a Superyard XT with the extension kit) when Logan was smaller. It was great when he was little . . . but as he got older he started leaning on the edges and I was wo ... | |
| Topic: Swing therapy |
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| logansmom Replies: 14 Views: 775 |
Forum: General Posted: May 27 2007, 9:14 PM Subject: Swing therapy
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| Yes . . . she does make a lot of noise! It looks AWESOME and I know she LOVES her new swing net! Thanks for sharing.
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy ... |
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| Topic: Feeling undone |
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| logansmom Replies: 32 Views: 1660 |
Forum: General Posted: May 27 2007, 7:24 PM Subject: Feeling undone
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| Lauren,
I'm so sorry that everything's so tough right now. I can't say that I understand what it feels like to walk in your shoes, but I certainly can relate to the small things "tipping the ... |
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| Topic: Chase is home..... |
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| logansmom Replies: 31 Views: 1477 |
Forum: General Posted: May 27 2007, 7:09 PM Subject: Chase is home.....
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| So glad to hear you are home now. Although I haven't posted much in the last few weeks, I've been following your story and lifting Chase and your entire family up in prayer. This is a wonderful grou ... | |
| Topic: Was your child with DS full-term or preemie |
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| logansmom Replies: 37 Views: 2045 |
Forum: Questions Posted: May 27 2007, 6:00 PM Subject: Was your child with DS full-term or preemie
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| Logan was born at 35 weeks 2 days. Since we found out we were pregnant at 17 weeks, it was a really FAST pregnancy! (We didn't think I was able to become pregnant, so a pregnancy test was the last t ... | |
| Topic: Ds & Curly Hair? |
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| logansmom Replies: 36 Views: 1426 |
Forum: General Posted: May 27 2007, 5:40 PM Subject: Ds & Curly Hair?
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| Logan's hair is thick and wavy now, but he had quite a few curls when he was smaller. I'm sure that genetics has a lot to do with it . . . my hair is very coarse and very thick.
Kim, Logan and Car ... |
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| Topic: Kennedy update 5/27/07 |
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| logansmom Replies: 32 Views: 1389 |
Forum: General Posted: May 27 2007, 12:09 PM Subject: Kennedy update 5/27/07
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| I sure wish Kennedy were feeling a little better . . . hopefully today will be better than yesterday. She continues to be in our thoughts and prayers (Cody and his family are in our thoughts and pray ... | |
| Topic: Blood Issue/Red Hands?? |
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| logansmom Replies: 4 Views: 284 |
Forum: General Posted: May 26 2007, 7:02 PM Subject: Blood Issue/Red Hands??
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| As Logan was about to be released from the hospital, the nurse checking his jaundice levels became worried that his blood was too thick and sticky. Turns out he had too many red blood cells . . . the ... | |
| Topic: ohio get together |
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| logansmom Replies: 30 Views: 1903 |
Forum: General Posted: May 20 2007, 3:30 PM Subject: We're only about 90 minutes away!
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| We're in eastern Indiana, but only about 90 minutes from Cincinnati. We're interested!
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: Infected boy parts! |
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| logansmom Replies: 6 Views: 464 |
Forum: Questions Posted: May 15 2007, 8:28 PM Subject: Infected boy parts!
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| Our youngest had this a few months ago and it was a yeast infection. The dr. prescribed medicine and it was fine in a few days.
I would take him in to the ped. to make sure you get the right treat ... |
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| Topic: Kennedy update 5/11/07 |
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| logansmom Replies: 21 Views: 1057 |
Forum: General Posted: May 12 2007, 7:49 AM Subject: Kennedy update 5/11/07
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| Glad to hear you are home and hope you have a WONDERFUL time at the zoo! I'm sorry to hear about the scare with the hickman line, but at least it's not an emergency that drags you back to the hospita ... | |
| Topic: Sean is in the hospital |
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| logansmom Replies: 17 Views: 716 |
Forum: General Posted: May 10 2007, 5:53 AM Subject: Sean is in the hospital
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| Logan has a submucosal cleft. The only concerns with eating include having milk, etc. come through his nose once in a while. A submucosal cleft can also make it difficult to learn to make certain so ... | |
| Topic: What can people tell me about Strabismus (squints) |
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| logansmom Replies: 8 Views: 574 |
Forum: General Posted: May 09 2007, 5:52 AM Subject: What can people tell me about Strabismus (squints)
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| We patched Logan's eye for a few hours each day when he was much smaller. We did this for a few months, but we ended up having minor eye muscle surgery because the patch didn't work. Because he was ... | |
| Topic: Back from pre-op... |
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| logansmom Replies: 31 Views: 901 |
Forum: General Posted: May 07 2007, 8:49 PM Subject: Back from pre-op...
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| Koby's in my thoughts and prayers! Please keep us posted.
Kim, Logan and Carson http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/mlk7625/MaySiggy2.jpg |
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| Topic: Kennedy update 5/5/07 |
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| logansmom Replies: 35 Views: 1313 |
Forum: General Posted: May 05 2007, 8:04 PM Subject: Kennedy update 5/5/07
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| I am so sorry about Kennedy's hair.
Hopefully it won't take her long to get used to her new look and her new, beautiful caps. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kennedy and your entire family. ... |
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| Topic: Foods?/ mainly lunch idea’s please |
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| logansmom Replies: 15 Views: 767 |
Forum: Questions Posted: May 05 2007, 8:09 AM Subject: Foods?/ mainly lunch idea’s please
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| I'm sorry I don't have any good suggestions. Logan ate stage 3 babyfood for a long, long time. I am wondering, however, about one of your menu items . . . mice with veges?
Kim, Logan and Cars ... |
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