Jack’s Basket Expands Nationally to Provide Local Parent Support
As we start February, we are excited to share that we will celebrate our 2,000th baby this month. Just a little over 5 years ago, the idea of celebrating Jack’s 1st birthday wi
Why we are so scared of Down syndrome.
Last year, there was a story going ‘viral’ on the internet, one that gave many of us who call ourselves #theluckyfew a pit in our stomach. One that often comes when the diagn
Marathon Milestones
One week from today, I will run the Twin Cities Marathon, completing my 10th marathon alongside my sweat sister, Katie. My first marathon in 2001 was miserable. I didn’t train
Don’t let go.
Don’t let go. It’s been a little over 14 months since we got the worst call of our lives and lived a reality we wish on no one. You can relive our experience here as it w
What if every family received a message of HOPE?
In celebration of WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY on March 21st, we’ve created a video to share our heart and passion in changing the way the world looks at Down syndrome. Spread th
Why My Life Is A Gift: Kirsta’s Top Ten List 2018
We were in the brainstorming phase of the 2nd Annual Fundraiser and I had already chosen the theme, ‘Every Life is A Gift.’ Kirsta stole the show at the 1st Annual Event with h
I’m sorry all your hopes and dreams are over for your child.
May 2018. Doctor enters room, “I am sorry that all your hopes and dreams are over for your child.” She continues to share with expectant parents, “Most of the time the chro
The Navy SEAL
I was sweating. The layover between flights was cut short by a delayed flight and when most people would think it was an adequate amount of time to get to the departing gate, a w
When Bad News Isn’t Necessarily Bad: Recognizing Provider Bias When Sharing Unexpected News
We are very excited to share that our effort in reaching more in the medical community was impacted by the recent publication in the Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics. Ou
STRENGTH
“What do you mean there is no hope?”I can still see Chris’ reaction as he came around the cor