A Beautiful Life - The Joy Of Raising A Child With Down Syndrome
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I'm a proud Mum to 8 amazing children. My youngest son, Felix, has Down syndrome. I am passionate about raising awareness, and increasing acceptance of people with Down syndrome. I feel privileged to have Felix in my life and have learned, and am continuing to learn, so much from this incredible little person.
A Beautiful Life - The Joy Of Raising A Child With Down Syndrome
5y ago
Over the past couple of years, I have seen the online Down syndrome community get bigger and bigger. Our very elite "family" has welcomed many more beautiful babies with an extra chromosome, which is so very special. One of the best things about social media is that parents of kids with Down syndrome are now able to connect in a way they never could before. Even when Felix was born (8.5 years ago), I struggled to find others to share my thoughts with. To see that a whole new world has opened up to these new parents is the best!! The main reason I began this blog, many years ago, was because I ..read more
A Beautiful Life - The Joy Of Raising A Child With Down Syndrome
7y ago
Another year has rolled by and, here we are, celebrating World Down Syndrome Day again! Why celebrate World Down Syndrome Day? When your child is diagnosed with Down syndrome, there are parts of your life that change forever. You are thrust into a world of medical appointments, therapies, advocating, researching, and days when you are on an emotional rollercoaster which would rival any theme park ride. It can be tough. There are days when you feel resentful; not of your child, but of the diagnosis that has robbed them of their health and their acceptance by society. There are days when you ar ..read more