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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 6, 2011 20:24:14 GMT -5
Thats just beautiful!!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 3, 2011 21:01:11 GMT -5
I Love it! Thank you for sharing!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 3, 2011 20:57:49 GMT -5
Great pics! Thank you for sharing! Looks like you ladies had a blast!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 3, 2011 20:49:06 GMT -5
Thanks Chris~ Im sure as things sink in and Ds becomes the norm in my house rather than "the new big thing" I will calm down. I tend to dive into everything head first, which gets me a little high strung! lol I appreciate the perspective! Uno Mas has been a wonderful surprise in the last month!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 2, 2011 18:01:39 GMT -5
Oh No! I spent 10 years working in Respiratory Care, that is a scary diagnosis! I will certainly pray for her!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 2, 2011 13:52:16 GMT -5
That is definitely a good point, we don't see our kids as the poor little waifs who need everyone's sympathy which, to me, is what "less fortunate" implies; However I also feel that if you are going to work with a certain group of people whether as a volunteer or for a philanthropy or whatever, it is your responsibility to not just throw money at them but to learn about the situation and be an advocate. Tossing money at someone and calling them less fortunate seems counter productive and hypocritical. But then I am definitely not as experienced as you guys are with this and maybe I just don't have a thick enough skin or I haven't grown my duck feathers yet Things are still pretty raw for me so I tend to jump at people who I think are attacking Abbie. Please tell me the grace and thick skin comes over time!!!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on May 1, 2011 19:06:47 GMT -5
How irritating! Im sure she did mean it with the best possible intent, like Jackie said...people saying they're sorry. But I have a very low tolerance for ignorance. I have a lot of respect for you holding your tongue! I can't say I would have had the grace to do the same. Although I admit I am learning...Last night someone in the parents group for kids with ds Im in on Facebook posted a link to a rather offensive group on facebook bashing Sarah Palin's son. One of my friends reposted the request to have the group removed and someone from her page actually defended the group. I was polite in telling the poster to get a life! Hopefully over the years as Abbie grows I will continue to be more graceful in peoples reaction to my daughter.
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 30, 2011 17:28:15 GMT -5
Hi Maria, I responded on the other post, but wanted to say hi on here, Thanks for introducing yourself! Its great to find people in your area! I cant wait to hear more about Sean!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 30, 2011 17:18:27 GMT -5
Thank you all again! Everyone has been so kind and supportive on all the posts Ive read, I had no idea I had this to look forward to! Its amazing! Chris, Sarah and I have the same birthday! She must be amazing he he jk! I am due 9/4, my cousin who I also share a birthday with keeps trying to talk me in to keeping her where she is until the 10th lol Im thinking not so much! I was diagnosed with diabetes too. Healthy to insulin dependent in less than 6 weeks! I always dive into things head first, I guess this pregnancy is no different! lol But I feel great! So far ultrasounds show no evidence of anything physical (knock on wood) Im trying not to focus on cognitive now worrying one is going to outweigh the other. How is her heart? have you had many problems managing the AV canal defect? Seanybear, how old is your child with DS? I should welcome you too then!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 29, 2011 5:34:54 GMT -5
She is precious!!! Thank you for sharing!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 29, 2011 5:11:41 GMT -5
Myria, I just joined and just read the entire post, I am so happy for you, your family and especially Ayden. Best wishes to you and your family!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 28, 2011 21:29:32 GMT -5
LOL Thank you for the link Bob! I wont tell her if you dont I will take advise from anyone whos been there before me...a good partner qualifies too lol I would trust my fiance to give advise on crazy pregnant wives any day! he he
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 28, 2011 21:26:31 GMT -5
Oh Thank you all SO MUCH! It means a lot to get such a huge welcome! We have had nothing but a warm positive experience since we found out. Seeing pictures of everyones beautiful children, I just can't imagine anyone not being excited! I can't wait to be able to share my own stories and Im already enjoying reading what everyone has posted! Thank you again!!!!
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Post by Abbie's Momma on Apr 27, 2011 13:23:51 GMT -5
These posts are amazing, I just found out at 21 weeks pregnant that our daughter will be born with DS. I was told about this site and I am excited to read through all of the experiences everyone has shared! I can't wait to have my own personal stories to share on here! Thank you!!
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