When What I Want for My Child Isn’t What He Needs
Last year was hard. Not the kind of hard that disappears when the school year ends and everyone cleans out their lockers and heads into summer. It was the kind of hard that follows
Noelle, You Make Me Better
I vividly remember the day I found out our daughter would likely be born with Down syndrome. My husband and I were in California for my sister-in-law’s wedding, and I remembe
Das, You Make Me Better
The moment is coming, and I can almost palpably feel it. I’ve spent the last many minutes doing my “doctor stuff” — obtaining and confirming all the pertinent medical detai
Ares, You Make Me Better
When we first learned about Ares’ Down syndrome diagnosis through a NIPT test, we felt a mix of emotions: sad, afraid, and nervous about the unknown. Not because of his diagnosis
Someone Always Has a Story
As we head back to school, I’ve been thinking a lot about what our children are learning before they ever open a textbook. They are learning how to respond to people. They are wa
Natalia, You Make Me Better
At 40 years of age, I had waited so long to have a baby. Every part of me was ecstatic to share the news with friends and family when it finally happened. Then I got the news that
Alora, You Make Me Better
I don’t think anyone can fully prepare you for the moment a diagnosis enters the room. When my daughter was born, and I heard the words “Down syndrome,” my heart felt like it
Teddy, You Make Me Better
When Teddy was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, we were taken aback. Our little boy had shown no visible signs of Trisomy 21 the entire pregnancy. We were scared and unsure o
Aspyn, You Make Me Better
When I was 12 weeks pregnant with twins, we were told one or both of our girls could have Down syndrome. I remember the fear, the questions, and all the unknowns that rushed throug
Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy
The title of this post comes from a book I’m currently reading, Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy. It has challenged me to pause, notice, and reflect this summer. As I was rea