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August 31, 2026
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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

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August 21, 2026
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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

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August 10, 2026
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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

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July 30, 2026
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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

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July 23, 2026
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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

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July 13, 2026
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Delilah, You Make Me Better

Our daughter Delilah is a beautiful gift, and her presence is a profound blessing that has reshaped our family’s perspective on love, joy, and resilience. Delilah has taught

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July 6, 2026
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Scout, You Make Me Better

Scout, you are the cherry on top of our family, and you were always meant to be ours. Long before we were married or had any children, when we were still kids ourselves, God was qu

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June 15, 2026
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Motley, You Make Me Better

My name is Skyler, and when I was 23 years old, I was expecting my third and final baby. After having two baby boys, I was absolutely thrilled when we found out our third baby was

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May 28, 2026
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Levi, You Make Me Better

Levi didn’t just change our days; he changed me. Before him, I carried fear, doubt, and the weight of my past struggles. When he was born, I thought I might have to protect him f

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May 18, 2026
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Judah, You Make Me Better

Judah is the youngest of eight! He was born at 33 weeks, but we didn’t get a confirmed Down syndrome diagnosis for him until he was 10 months old. The first year of his life

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