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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 24, 2004 11:00:41 GMT -5
Welcome little Emily!!!!! You picked a beautiful name for what I am sure is a beautiful little girl. I hope you are all doing well and can't wait to hear all about her! Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 13, 2004 11:33:35 GMT -5
I can completely understand how you feel. I go through those ups and downs too, although not so much any more. (My son is now 5). My brother and SIL had a baby 7 months after we had Patrick and I remember how hard it was going to visit them at the hospital. Their ped came in and my SIL asked a couple of times if her baby was ok and the ped just kept saying he was perfect. I just wanted to burst into tears because that is what I wanted to hear when my baby was born(we didn't know about the Ds before hand either). I really do feel the first year and a half were the hardest for me and then I was just able to start looking at Patrick as a little boy and less as a little boy with Ds. Of course the Ds is always there, it's just that now it's just a part of him, not who he is.
Hang in there, the sad feelings should start to fade. As your daughter gets older and reaches more milestones you will be amazed at how proud you are of her because you will know how hard she had to work to acheive those milestones. Having a child with Ds has its hardships but I am now amazed at all the wonderful things it has brought to my life~I have met so many amazing people that I never would have met before, my other children are more empathetic and caring towards other children and people with disabiltites then I think they would have been otherwise, and Patrick takes such joy in life~he gets so happy over the small things that it makes me realize and appreciate what is really important.
I'd say try to visit your friend and her new baby. It will be hard at first but I think in the long run you will be happy you did. Please know that you are not alone in the feelings you are having and you can always email me or just come here when you need to talk. Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 13, 2004 11:34:47 GMT -5
Yea Eric~ That must have been so much fun to watch him on the stage. I'm glad he enjoyed it. Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 11, 2004 7:44:37 GMT -5
OMG~poor Lewis (and poor mom!) I hope the arm heals quickly and that he gets used to it being wrapped up and stops pulling at it.
Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 11, 2004 7:43:05 GMT -5
What a sweet story MB!
I dont really have any stories except that Patrick is totally into Santa this year. If he sees Santa or if you ask him what Santa says, he says "ho ho hee hee hee". I cant wait to see his reaction Christmas morning.
Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 11, 2004 7:53:46 GMT -5
Yea Russell! I can just picture you and Regan getting all excited about that~isn't it wonderful that our kids siblings delight in their accomplishments as much as we do? Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 11, 2004 7:55:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the update! I miss Annie! The sad thing is that we live so close and I never see her. If you talk to her again tell her I said hi and would love to get in touch and get together! Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 11, 2004 7:48:28 GMT -5
I'm sorry I'm late with this but....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN!
What great pics you posted. Even looks like such a happy little guy. He's lucky to have such wonderful parents.
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Post by Mary_L. on Dec 2, 2004 13:47:36 GMT -5
Happy birthday Christopher!!! I hope you have a wonderful day! Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on May 4, 2002 13:41:20 GMT -5
Mary ~ Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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Post by Mary_L. on Nov 29, 2004 20:25:53 GMT -5
Happy happy birthday Princess Katie! I hope you had the most wonderful birthday and that you come visit us in Illinois soon! How bout it Cathy~when are you headed this way~we didn't miss you did we?
Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Nov 22, 2004 16:41:55 GMT -5
Annie~I'm glad it went well. You rest up and take care of yourself! Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Nov 18, 2004 9:56:55 GMT -5
Thanks for doing this Tammy! I will PM you now. Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Nov 18, 2004 10:00:17 GMT -5
Yea Betty! Now comes the hard part mom~get your running shows ready because you're going to be chasing that kid all over! Mary
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Post by Mary_L. on Nov 17, 2004 12:55:46 GMT -5
Yea Samantha Jo! I'm sure you must be happy to get such a good report.
Mary
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