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Post by jessik on Dec 10, 2002 22:20:16 GMT -5
My name is Jessi and my husband is Tim. We are both 24 years old. Our firstborn was born on 9-18-02 with Down syndrome. His name is Keegan and he is our sweetheart. We didn't know of his diagnosis until after his birth, but we are fine with it. There are of course some down days every once in awhile, but that comes with the territory. I am glad to find this site. I hadn't heard of it until one of the posters on babycenter.com's website mentioned it, so here I am. I would love to hear from any of you and will visit often. I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to do it.
Jessi and Keegan
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Post by shannon on Dec 10, 2002 22:53:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the group, Jessi! We're glad to have you! I am Shannon, mom to Shelby (4), Alicen (3), and Jamie (17 months w/ DS). I also have 2 stepchildren, Jessica (11) and Aaron (9). All those kids and only 25!
We, too, were given the Ds news after Jamie's birth and what a shocker! But what a blessing Jamie has been in our lives. You really learn to take a step back and look at life a little differently. How much cooler could it be?
I'm looking forward to talking to you soon and seeing pictures of sweet little Keegan. I love that name! Welcome again!
Shannon
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Post by justinsmom on Dec 10, 2002 23:31:53 GMT -5
Welcome Jessi!!!!!! ;D
I'm Jackie mom to 2yr old Justin. We too didn't know about the DS until after Justin was born. We look forward to hear more about little Keegan and to see some pics of him soon. We also have 2 older girls, Alyssa-10 and Ashley-5 going on 18 lol ;D
Whenever I'm having a bad day I just pick up that little (well not so little anymore:()guy and give him a big hug and kiss and suddenly everything is better. Things will get easier and those sad days get fewer and far between. We are only a click away, so any questions just ask. Please feel free to e-mail anytime. Again welcome and can't wait to hear more about your family. We have chat every Thursday and Sunday nite hope you can make it out sometime. Sometimes we may be a little goofy out there so you are guaranteed at least one laugh sometimes more ;D
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Post by Jenn on Dec 10, 2002 23:45:24 GMT -5
Welcome Jessi, Tim, and Keegan!!!!!!!
My name is Jennifer and my first born, Courtney has ds too. I also have had 3 more children after her. She turned 8 in August. We didn't know until after the birth also. Talk to you soon...
Jenn
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Post by DevensMom on Dec 11, 2002 10:15:01 GMT -5
Welcome to this site.
My Deven was diagnosed after also ,he is my "last" one and my biggest joy .
He is now almost 11 month old and commando crawl all over my family room ,he is going for his first set of tubes on the 2nd of january and that about all there is wrong with him.
He is always happy and yes already mischevious,very driven to say the least .
Enjoy your little guy and again welcome
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Post by Renee' on Dec 11, 2002 13:02:05 GMT -5
Just wanted to say
WELCOME!!!
We are glad you are here
Hugs
Renee'
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Post by Staci on Dec 11, 2002 21:56:35 GMT -5
Hi Jessi, Tim and Keegan! Welcome to UnoMas! I am Staci, my son Aidan was born on 9-19-00. I turned 23 only six days before he was born. We didn't know he had DS until after his birth, either. What a shocker! We quickly recovered, and he is the joy of our lives! I wouldn't change him for all of the world! I can't wait to get to know you and your family better!  Staci if you would like to see Aidan's website, go to: www.geocities.com/lanea242000/index.htmlTalk to you soon! |
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Post by 2xboy on Dec 12, 2002 8:19:30 GMT -5
Hi Jessi,
I recognize you from Babycenter!! Welcome. This place is just soooo terrific. I haven't been around much lately...things with a 4 year old and 9 1/2 month old are just getting so hectic but I check in every day. Everyone here is just so supportive and wonderful.
I look forward to "talking" to you here too!
Patty
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Post by Cathy on Dec 14, 2002 11:15:38 GMT -5
Welcome Jessi,
This is a truly wonderful site if you want encouragement, good sensible advice and caring hearts!
I was lucky enough to find this site last year and it has taught me the UP side of DS.
Hugs to you and baby Keegan. Please post up and let us know how he is doing and how you and your husband are doing also!
Oh yeah, by the way, I am Cathy, mom to a beautifully enhanced 2 year old named Katie and her sweet angelic (LOL) sister Emily who is 3 going on 30!!
Can't wait to hear more about you and your family and you know pictures wouldn't hurt either!
Hugs,
Cathy
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Post by mk1chill on Dec 16, 2002 0:15:00 GMT -5
Welcome, Jessi, Tim, Keegan!
This is a GREAT group! I am single mom of Jeremiah, born 2/19/1997, and have found this to be my best Down Syndrome (DS) resource by far! I found out about Jeremiah after he was born, and then about his heart defects (AV Canal, Tetrology of Fallot) even later. Now, he's a 5 year old who looks like a football player!
I have learned more in a month on this board, than I did a year elsewhere. Again, welcome! This is a fun group!
- Carol
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Post by Sid on Dec 16, 2002 13:49:02 GMT -5
Welcome Jessi,Tim & Keegan  Iam Sid D/h Gale . We have three chlidren Heather 24 years Troy 13 years & Our Sweet Cody James 2years Dec 2002 Downs We did not know Cody was ds untill he was born he too had alot of other problems and was verry sick  . I have only been here a short time myself and love it so much. ;D ;D Iam sure you too will love it here!!!!!! It helps on those bad days as you said we all have . It too helps with all the questions that always come up . Hope to hear more about you all soon ;D Sid & Cody J ;D |
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Post by jessik on Dec 16, 2002 16:46:48 GMT -5
Thank you all for your replies. They were all so great! I love hearing of people whose firstborn had DS and then they went on to have more kids. It can be scary thinking of the future and more kids, but we did great the first time, so who can complain? I hope to check back and post often. It's crazy this time of year. I will be posting a picture of him soon. Hope you can all check it out!
Jessi, Tim, and Keegan
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Post by heidi-ashlies_mom on Dec 18, 2002 18:41:44 GMT -5
Hello and Welcome, I loved Keegan's pic he is a doll!!!
I am Heidi mom to Ashlie almost 6 yrs with DS, Izayah 4 yrs and Taydem 2 yrs. Ashlie was our first and we didnt learn of her DS until After she was born, I was 18 at the time, I look forward to chatting with ya!!!
Hugs Heidi
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Post by Kristi on Jan 2, 2003 18:25:31 GMT -5
Welcome to Uno Mas Jessi, Tim and Keegan!!
Can't wait to hear more about your family.
Hugs,
Kristi
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jackie
Iam Sid D/h Gale . We have three chlidren Heather 24 years Troy 13 years & Our Sweet Cody James 2years Dec 2002 Downs We did not know Cody was ds untill he was born he too had alot of other problems and was verry sick 
. I have only been here a short time myself and love it so much. ;D ;D Iam sure you too will love it here!!!!!! It helps on those bad days as you said we all have . It too helps with all the questions that always come up . Hope to hear more about you all soon