Post by Monique on Apr 22, 2002 1:06:05 GMT -5
Hi all, I finally figured out how to post a pic! I have an 18 mos old boy named Jameson. My husband and I have been very happily married for 5 years. Jameson is our first and he is expecting a little sister by May12th (hopefully no later).
I had the triple screen and sonograms up to the day he was born but no indication anything was wrong. What a shock as he was being delivered, they told me they suspected DS. It was confirmed with a heart defect. He also had RSV at 3 mos which delayed his heart surgery. He had heart surgery at 5 mos and is doing great. He has never been on any meds and so far he is doing great (although we do have some food issues)
Jameson has had PT/OT/and speech twice a week since he was 2 1/2 mos old. He is also in swimming once a week to help him with physical strength and have added a Developmental Therapist to his roster. Healthwise we have been very fortunate and I hope it continues.
This year is so much better than last year. I am glad to have the shock and stress behind me of his DS and can breathe a little easier and enjoy him more now that I am more educated and he is doing well. We have had great programs in Florida that the state has paid for. Me and my husband are enrolled currently in a 12 week course called the Hanen Project which helps parents to better communicate with children with speech problems. It is a great course and I highly recommend it. We have a great Developmental Center with yearly free clinics and our local DS Association is great too.
I love this website! I found it only a month ago and think it is the best DS site out there. I look forward to everyone's advice and info and pics!!!
Check out our website at www.armannfamily.com for better pics (and video if you have cable modem) as I cant seem to post them very big here.
Ciao,
Monique
Me, my DH Don, and Jameson
I had the triple screen and sonograms up to the day he was born but no indication anything was wrong. What a shock as he was being delivered, they told me they suspected DS. It was confirmed with a heart defect. He also had RSV at 3 mos which delayed his heart surgery. He had heart surgery at 5 mos and is doing great. He has never been on any meds and so far he is doing great (although we do have some food issues)
Jameson has had PT/OT/and speech twice a week since he was 2 1/2 mos old. He is also in swimming once a week to help him with physical strength and have added a Developmental Therapist to his roster. Healthwise we have been very fortunate and I hope it continues.
This year is so much better than last year. I am glad to have the shock and stress behind me of his DS and can breathe a little easier and enjoy him more now that I am more educated and he is doing well. We have had great programs in Florida that the state has paid for. Me and my husband are enrolled currently in a 12 week course called the Hanen Project which helps parents to better communicate with children with speech problems. It is a great course and I highly recommend it. We have a great Developmental Center with yearly free clinics and our local DS Association is great too.
I love this website! I found it only a month ago and think it is the best DS site out there. I look forward to everyone's advice and info and pics!!!
Check out our website at www.armannfamily.com for better pics (and video if you have cable modem) as I cant seem to post them very big here.
Ciao,
Monique
Me, my DH Don, and Jameson
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!! Thanks for sharing them with us! Jameson is adorable--and WOW are your kids going to be close together. Mine were 2.5 years apart (Kaylee is my daughter with Ds-she's 8, and Emma is her little sis at 6) and they are the BEST friends ever, but they fight pretty good too!! 
