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September 19, 2025
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celebrating babies with Down syndromedown syndrome diagnosis

Tate, You Make Me Better

Ten months ago, I met someone who would quietly, profoundly, and beautifully change the very core of who I am. His name is Tate. He arrived on November 8th, nestled in my arms, swa

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September 5, 2025
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Charlotte, You Make Me Better

When we learned we were expecting our third child, we had just sold our home and temporarily moved in with my parents, planning to build our dream house. Amid all the uncertainty,

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August 28, 2025
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Finley, You Make Me Better

When I was 13 weeks pregnant, we found out that our baby was going to be born with Down syndrome. Naturally, we were scared and overwhelmed at the news. It took us some time to pro

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August 8, 2025
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Kyrian, You Make Me Better

We tried for six years to get pregnant. On May 28, 2022, we underwent an IUI procedure—just ten days after my 29-year-old sister-in-law passed away from cancer. We were overjoyed

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July 10, 2025
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Theo, You Make Me Better

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June 19, 2025
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Haru, You Make Me Better

When we found out our daughter, Haru, had Down syndrome, it was a moment filled with uncertainty. The doctors presented us with difficult choices, and we felt overwhelmed. But deep

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June 11, 2025
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Makenna, You Make Me Better

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re highlighting a Dad’s perspective on how his daughter makes him better. Read on to hear from Brandon, one of our Basket Delivery Pa

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June 5, 2025
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Sienna, You Make Me Better

I’m not sure there are words to adequately share just how much Sienna’s life makes us all better, but I sure will try. I will always shout her name from the rooftops an

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May 30, 2025
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Sky, You Make Me Better

I will never forget the day we received that phone call. You know the one I mean. “The diagnosis.” How somber the doctor sounded. How profusely he apologized. How I burst into

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May 19, 2025
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Hudson, You Make Me Better

Hudson is my third child, and he is my world, my little bundle of joy. When he came into my life, everything changed. I found a new sense of responsibility, love, and selflessness.

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