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Post by Jenifer on Jul 27, 2004 14:58:36 GMT -5
My baby turned three today. While I'm a little sad at the passage of time and my baby growing up, I am so happy about the little girl she has become. On her first birthday I was beside myself with depression, grief, a sense of loss, etc. I know many parents of kids with Ds feel this way as the first birthday approaches. Very normal reaction. But this year I am so happy. My daughter is amazing, and every day is accomplishing new things. This morning my husband and I dwelled for about 30 seconds on her birth and how scared, confused and sad we were, and we made the decision not to think about it. We are looking forward to a bright future with Joy. Everything I ever wanted for in a child I have in her, and darn it, that's enough!
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Post by meghans_mom on Jul 27, 2004 16:04:34 GMT -5
Happy Happy 3rd birthday Joy!
Laurie & MM
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 27, 2004 18:12:06 GMT -5
Oh Jenifer! What a wonderful post! You got me in tears! Happy WONDERFUL THIRD Birthday to Joy! What a JOY it is, isn't it?!! I REALLY liked what you said...
"Everything I ever wanted for in a child I have in her, and darn it, that's enough! "
How perfectly said!!!! Enjoy your daughter on her special day!!!!
Hugs
A.
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Post by christie on Jul 27, 2004 19:16:31 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Jul 27, 2004 20:28:15 GMT -5
Have a great birthday Joy! ;D ;D How sweet!
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Post by Betty & Ian's Mom on Jul 27, 2004 23:22:11 GMT -5
;DHappy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday Dear Joy Happy Birthday to you And Many Moooooore!!!! ;D
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Post by shellk on Jul 28, 2004 9:25:28 GMT -5
:DHappy 3rd birthday Joy!! Strange how we look back and remember just for that brief moment what were went through at first and how the time flys to where you are at that point where everything seems like it will be just fine...Besides behavior on our end we feel that way about Kourtney..
Hugs to ya Michele
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Post by jeannette on Jul 28, 2004 11:15:56 GMT -5
8-)Happy Birthday!!! Hope your birthday is feeled with much joy and laughter. Jeannette mom to MeKyah(ds-8 1/2 mths)
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Post by Chris on Jul 28, 2004 11:55:21 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Joy!!! Sarah is right behind you and will turn three in September. As Sarah's birthday approaches, I find that I am getting sad because I don't have a baby anymore yet I am so happy because she is learning something new everyday.
We have been blessed, not because our child has Ds but because we have a child who is a unique human being created by God. I thank God daily for giving me two wonderful daughters to love.
Chris
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Post by mom2kayla on Jul 28, 2004 11:56:31 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Joy!
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Post by donnita on Jul 28, 2004 15:25:13 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Joy!
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Post by Claire on Jul 29, 2004 23:19:09 GMT -5
Happy Birthday to Joy. It took us about a year too to get over this feeling of being unsure and scared, but like you we love Adam and he has tought us so much and acheived so much in the last 6 years that someday we don't even think about the DS part. He is just our son and we love him.
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Post by Cathy on Aug 8, 2004 14:35:22 GMT -5
Jenifer... I am sorry I missed this post (been kinda crazy here lately). But I sure hope that Joy's birthday was truly "JOYFUL!"
Hugs... Always
Cathy, Katie and Emily
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Post by Debbie on Aug 8, 2004 14:57:51 GMT -5
Jenifer,
Wow, I have learned so much from you the parent's on here and other web site's. You are all truly my hero's!
I am glad that Joy has had a wonderful birthday.
I know you will have wonderful memories to treasure and will never forget the birthday's. They are, I think, the real true milestone's. Sometimes an atitude can be changed from the time spent.
Happy late birthday Joy!!! ;D ;D
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Post by updowns on Aug 8, 2004 19:45:48 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOY ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Stella
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