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The Years Go By Fast
As another school year begins, I find myself at this stage of parenting experiencing the old adage, the years go fast. Jack will be starting 4th grade and the amount of growth that
Caleb’s Story
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the incredible basket of goodies you sent to celebrate our baby son, Caleb. Not only was it full of lovely items — it was a b
What raising a child with a little extra has taught me
Motherhood is difficult and no one is quite ready for it…especially when your child comes with a little extra. Raising a child with extra needs makes me rely on others. That is
Help you, help me.
I can remember it like yesterday. Chris handed our newborn, Jack to me and had the responsibility of sharing the news I wasn’t expecting: “They think he has Down syndrome.” I
Happy 10th Birthday, Jack!
In ten years you’ve changed us in so many ways. From fearing to trusting. From controlling to surrendering. From focusing on the future, to living in the daily.
World Down Syndrome Day 2023
YOU MAKE ME BETTER. This is our anthem. Today, on World Down Syndrome Day (and everyday) we celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and the impact that each of them h
Never in my wildest dreams…
Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that my husband and I would have three healthy and beautiful children...
Celebrating Baby N!
“Thank you for our basket and welcoming Baby N. It has been emotional for me navigating motherhood and Baby N’s Down syndrome diagnosis, but the more I talk about
Jack got a smiley face!
Well, Jack’s expression could sum up how I’ve been feeling about the past couple of weeks. He’s been testing boundaries in all areas and as much as school breaks are wonderfu
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Everyday we assign value to people with our assumptions, labels, and generalizations. Oftentimes our view of others, and their worth, is based on achievement, education
“Dad, look at me”
Dads don’t get asked too many times for advice on raising a child with Down syndrome. I’m not sure why. It could be a “guy thing” like asking for directions –
“Mom, take a breath”
“Mom, take a breath.”I waited almost 8 years for Jack to have a conversation with me and this is the most common thing he says. The kid is
“You could feel the love!” Jack’s Basket 2022 Open House Recap
We invite you to enjoy this recap video to feel the love we got to experience with our community! The walls were covered with pictures of our precious babies, 100 baske
Jack’s 8th Birthday. How he’s changed me.
8 years ago, I sat in in a hospital bed, just having given birth to Jack by emergency c-section. Little did I know that the unexpected events of how his delivery went, would pale i