DownSyn Forum

eli'smommy · Posted: November 07 2007, 4:04 PM Post subject: Hello

I am finally introducing myself after several months of browsing the forums. I was told of downsyn in Kansas at the convention. My name is Melissa and my husband and I have been married 4 years and have a wonderful son Elijah that just turned 2. I was fortunate to have found out about Elijah's heart defect and having ds when I was pregnant. For the first year Elijah was tube fed due to his heart issues. He had OHS Sept 06 for a ASD/VSD, and mitro valve repair. Since surgery we have seen the biggest improvement, Elijah is so happy, and full of energy. He is just an amazing child and has taught me so much, with every day it just keeps getting better. He is definitely all boy - loves to be thrown around, wrestle, and see things crash! He just turned 2 in October not walking yet but I feel it will come soon - I think it has to do with him being on the stubborn side. He knows sign language which is so amazing and shows just how smart our kids are. We live in GA so I would love to hear from anyone living in the area, but most of all just looking to share the joys, and tears that might come along. This is a great sight it seems that when someone is having a down day there is always someone who is coming out of that time and is able to help and give encouragement.

Sorry about the huge pictures , wanted to go ahead and post some so everyone can see how adorable he is. Hopefully soon I will figure out how to resize them.

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Emdad · Posted: November 07 2007, 4:41 PM Post subject:

What a good-lookin' fella!
Welcome!
I'm Dad to Sam, 11, and Emma, 8.

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Ibby · Posted: November 07 2007, 4:44 PM Post subject:

Welcome to the Downsyn Family!! I'm glad you joined in!! I'm looking forward to learning more about you and your family. And that picture of Eli....OMGoodness, he is so HANDSOME!!

Ibby

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mommartin · Posted: November 07 2007, 7:22 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome. Elijah is a cutie pie. Very Happy

Glad you finally introduced yourself and looking forward to watching Elijah grow up.

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Katie
Jerry 02,Bethany 03(cp)Faith 5/05(ds) boy due Nov 28th

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kellyrimmer · Posted: November 07 2007, 9:09 PM Post subject:

Im so glad you joined. Elijah is a handsome boy! I cant wait to read more about you, Elijah and your family! Welcome to the site again!!!

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Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige-11-12-92
Aaron-06-16-99(Adhd and Dyslexia)
08-19-05 (DS)
Kristen-11-1-2006
Baby #5 due 3-18-08

Helen Keller once said,
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved".

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kayzac · Posted: November 07 2007, 9:19 PM Post subject:

Welcome!Elijah is so cute!!!!! Love the great smile.

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Nancy
Mom to Zach 19 and Katie(Ds and Autistic)5

emlynsmom · Posted: November 08 2007, 10:12 PM Post subject:

Hi Melissa! Welcome to you and Elijah. I'm Maggie, mama to Emlyn who is almost 11 months old. We live in Norcross, so not that far from you! I'm sure Jamie and IMRDY (Lori) will chime in - they live close by too and we get together all the time.
Elijah is just a doll. We'd love to meet you and play! Emlyn's getting into other kids now (and really enjoying pulling their hair Laughing

) Are you involved in DSAA? We'll be at the Christmas party 12/1 so maybe we'll see ya there!

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maggie
wife to brian, mum to emlyn (12/18/06)

EliasMom · Posted: November 09 2007, 8:38 AM Post subject:

hola! welcome!
your boy is so cute!!! and my son's name is Elijah in spanish Smile

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Ali (23) wife to Felipe since nov 2004, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)

rhonda · Posted: November 09 2007, 12:09 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome!! Elijah is a very handsome little boy, love his spiky hair!!

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Rhonda

Taylor 14, Jordan 13, Dylan 4

jooniper · Posted: November 09 2007, 5:40 PM Post subject:

Beautiful boy! Welcome!

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Gillian
wife to Sergei and mom to Elaina (7), Zoya (5 1/2) and Polina (04/05/06 DS)

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Maysonsmama · Posted: November 09 2007, 7:19 PM Post subject:

Hi Melissa!! It me Amy.. we met at the conference. My daughter is Mayson!! I am so glad you found us here!

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Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS
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