Linda G. Craig Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I send my congratulations to you and your family too! I'm convinced you and yours were handpicked for this child. I don't have the experience of the others before me here, but know that I send my love and support. Yes, anytime you need a friend -- you know who to call on! Have you got a quilt ready for this beautiful babe???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Wanda My first thought when I read your post was CONGRATULATIONS and I was so pleased that this sentiment was echoed in all the other posts. First and foremost your new grandchild is a new life capable of giving and receiving love just like anyone other. Granted there may well be bumps ahead but no-one's journey is completely free of these, the bumps are just different. Thank you Tracey for putting things so eloquently, reminding us that 'normality' does not come with guarantees and that people cannot be packaged and summarised by professionals just because they have a named condition. People, both Downs or otherwise grow with their own personalities, characteristics and traits with friends and families who love and care for them. I pray that you and your family will be able to look forward to the birth of this new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 First of all....CONGRATULATIONS!! As the mom of a special needs child I can say that your whole family will be greatly blessed and greatly challenged too. I am a better person because of my son. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Your whole family will be AMAZED at the joy and wonder of this child! We have very close friends who have a DS daughter. She was not expected to live, had a hole in her heart, failure to thrive, etc, etc. She had open heart surgery at 7 weeks. She grew up with my son, and she is now 23 years old and has 2 part time jobs!! She is wise beyond her years. We always say she has more common sense than 90% of the people you meet on the street. I mean, she BEATS the guys at poker!! She is loving and shy, and caring and so funny!! We all just are thankful to have her in our lives!! CONGRATULATIONS! It will be a wonderful journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Congratulations on your new grandchild!!! All babies are a blessing in our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Just something to think about but 24 years ago my brother and his wife were expecting. She had a downs brother so they went for the tests at 8 weeks. After many painful tests the results came back positive for downs. They decided to continue and deliver the baby. The baby was born August 22 and he was a perfectly healthy baby. He turned out to be a fine Christian man! One never knows what God has in store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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