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#10582 From: "Monique Corona" <mcorona@...>
Date: Mon Nov 1, 2004 1:38 pm
Subject: Re: Picture from Microsoft Picture It! 		aubry72000
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What a beautiful picture of Emma.  She is darling
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I love this picture of Emma I think it is so funny, cause she loves her reflection
 
becky


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#10581 From: "Linda" <linda.sebek@...>
Date: Mon Nov 1, 2004 3:34 am
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Anyone used Patricia Olewins or DeAnna Horstmeiers methods for
teaching math? Anything to share on that?

I have just started a little with them (mostly Oelweins, but they
overlap) and would like to here about it from others.

/Linda
Mama to three - in Alabama

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#10580 From: "ELF217" <elf217@...>
Date: Mon Nov 1, 2004 2:47 am
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Here is my Emma 20 months old dressed as Raggedy Anne...(her favorite doll)
Happy Halloween to all that celebrate Halloween....
 
Becky (Emma's mom)

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#10579 From: <jkmantin@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 8:38 pm
Subject: Re: my girls 		joeysgramca
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Oh Renee !!!! your girls are BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!! This pic is my grandson Joey,9 years old (ds) helping to paint.....Karen Ann
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Subject: [down_syndrome] my girls

Hi all!  I thought i would send along a pic of my
girls.  Hope you enjoy it.
Renee
Mom to Liz 6, Tori 3, and Jesse 20ms DS


           
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#10578 From: William Sartini <ecboats@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 8:08 pm
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Hi all!  I thought i would send along a pic of my
girls.  Hope you enjoy it.
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#10577 From: "ELF217" <elf217@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:13 pm
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That is so cute!!!!!!
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From: Linda
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 8:35 PM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Unexpected help


One day this week our son's class were going on a fieldtrip, this
meant he had an extra bag (with lunch) with him. We parked the car
and he got out but refused to take the extra bag. I walked with him
up to the doors. At the doors I gave him the bag and asked him to go
inside - he refused. I was just about to start a fight about it when
a older girl called from behind:
"Xerxes!" and took his hand. Hi lightend up with a happy "ah!", she
imitated him and they went inside.

I was astonished - I didn't know he had fifthgraders as friends (he
is in Kindergarten). It nearly made me cry!

/Linda
Mama to three - Swedish in Alabama






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#10576 From: "ELF217" <elf217@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: Celebrity - Albert Pujols 		beckyelf217
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He is avery nice guy He adopted the little girl after dating his girlfriend whom he married recently.  Albert pujols also donates 10% of his salary to a down syndrome orginization in St. louis.  He also gives 25-30 kids with down syndrome free tickets to every game he plays.  I wish more celebrities were like him.
 
Becky
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Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 7:50 PM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Celebrity - Albert Pujols

My grandmother sent my mom an article out of People magazine 10/11/04 about the St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Albert Pujols.  It has some pics of his family and mentions that his 6 year old daughter (step daughter) has down syndrome.  He just signed a 7yr contract for $100 million.  He sounds like a nice guy from the article.
Erika

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#10575 From: "Angie Tate" <atate526@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 8:47 pm
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oh Linda what a sweet story.
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From: Linda
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 5:35 PM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Unexpected help


One day this week our son's class were going on a fieldtrip, this
meant he had an extra bag (with lunch) with him. We parked the car
and he got out but refused to take the extra bag. I walked with him
up to the doors. At the doors I gave him the bag and asked him to go
inside - he refused. I was just about to start a fight about it when
a older girl called from behind:
"Xerxes!" and took his hand. Hi lightend up with a happy "ah!", she
imitated him and they went inside.

I was astonished - I didn't know he had fifthgraders as friends (he
is in Kindergarten). It nearly made me cry!

/Linda
Mama to three - Swedish in Alabama






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Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:59 am
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hey all

I thought I would post this because they damn near took away almost all my
bills. I think its worth at least checking out if you have too many bills...

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#10573 From: Ruth Sharpe <ruthsharpe@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 12:42 am
Subject: Re: Mackenzie's Heart 		living4himrs
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Dear Monique:  

We are scheduled for Spencer's heart surgery at Sick kids the end of Jan.  Where do you live?  We are in London.  Ruth


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#10572 From: "Linda" <linda.sebek@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2004 1:35 am
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One day this week our son's class were going on a fieldtrip, this
meant he had an extra bag (with lunch) with him. We parked the car
and he got out but refused to take the extra bag. I walked with him
up to the doors. At the doors I gave him the bag and asked him to go
inside - he refused. I was just about to start a fight about it when
a older girl called from behind:
"Xerxes!" and took his hand. Hi lightend up with a happy "ah!", she
imitated him and they went inside.

I was astonished - I didn't know he had fifthgraders as friends (he
is in Kindergarten). It nearly made me cry!

/Linda
Mama to three - Swedish in Alabama

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#10571 From: ElynnWQ@...
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 8:50 pm
Subject: Celebrity - Albert Pujols 		ElynnWQ
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My grandmother sent my mom an article out of People magazine 10/11/04 about the St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Albert Pujols.  It has some pics of his family and mentions that his 6 year old daughter (step daughter) has down syndrome.  He just signed a 7yr contract for $100 million.  He sounds like a nice guy from the article.
Erika

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#10570 From: "ELF217" <elf217@...>
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: Picture from Microsoft Picture It! 		beckyelf217
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20 months
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What a sweetie!  How old is Emma?
Blessings,
Karen





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#10569 From: Lightspring <light-spring@...>
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 5:28 pm
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What a sweetie!  How old is Emma?
Blessings,
Karen

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#10568 From: "Georgia" <ggosvener@...>
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 5:11 pm
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that is to cute.
I think with us having huge mirrors all over the house, it helped joshua talk and communicate faster, (just my opinion).
he used to love looking in the mirror and babble at himself.
Georgia

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#10567 From: "ELF217" <elf217@...>
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:18 pm
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I love this picture of Emma I think it is so funny, cause she loves her reflection
 
becky

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#10566 From: "Libby" <libnlee@...>
Date: Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:54 pm
Subject: Re: Great motto 		mom2morganan...
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I love it! Thanks for sharing!!! Libby
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Subject: [down_syndrome] Great motto


Good motto to live by ...

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways, Champagne in one hand -
strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out
and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!"







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#10565 From: "Angie Tate" <atate526@...>
Date: Sat Oct 30, 2004 12:04 am
Subject: Re: Michigan Test 		atate526
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Sydnie was tested when she was a baby and then again like at 16mths...Id have to pull it out to see......Sydnie also scored high on Social.  Way to go Emma!
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From: ELF217
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:12 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Michigan Test

Emma had her "michigan Test" yesterday she scored pretty good too
she is 20 months and she scored.....
11 months in gross motor
 
15 months in fine motor
 
21-24 months in social skills  (wow)
 
16 months in receptive language
 
13 months in expressive language
 
I was very proud and wanted to share with all of you
does anyone else have this test done?
 
Becky mom of emma 20 months


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#10564 From: "yemaya_goddess" <yemaya_goddess@...>
Date: Fri Oct 29, 2004 1:44 am
Subject: Great motto 		yemaya_goddess
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Good motto to live by ...

  "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
  but rather to skid in sideways, Champagne in one hand -
strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out
and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!"

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#10563 From: Lightspring <light-spring@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:52 pm
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Woohoo!  My son's never had one of these tests but judging by where he is now at 11 months, I would say Emma's doing great!  Isn't that interesting about the social skills?  I find that Eric seems good at those as well. 
Blessings,
Karen

ELF217 wrote:
Emma had her "michigan Test" yesterday


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#10562 From: Ann Ludlam <saludlam@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:03 pm
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I am proud to say that LeeAnn has blessed us, at the advanced age of 65, I too, have learned so much from her, I proudly tell people she has ds and watch in amazement how they act, she never meets a stranger, and it makes no difference how down in the dumps some one is, she will make people smile. When we take her to therapy, all the staff step out to talk to her, I use to believe they did that with all the patients, but as we found out as time went on  she is special to them, her smile makes everyday special. I have said before, when she was born, I was afraid of what lay ahead, it only took a few hours to know I wouldn't change her for the world. Needless to say I love this little (she really is so LITTLE any more) girl. Love and may God bless you and yours, Ann in TX g-grandmother to LeeAnn 31 mo with ds

Amy S <amys1966@...> wrote:
VERY WELL SAID !!!!!

Mandy Mendiola <mmendiola@...> wrote:
I agree - I have so much admiration for my little Kennedie so when I speak of her and what she is doing and getting into and how she grabs my soul and warms my heart they can't help but feel like I am the lucky one to experience it all.  They realize that not only is she going through the same terrible 2's that any other child is going through - but she makes me laugh constantly and I can't help but commend her efforts.  She is magnetic and her personality draws people to her.  There is no doubt that I heard that "Sorry" bit in the beginning - in fact a lot of people didn't have words to express what they thought - but then neither did I.  I have learned so much over the last two years - and she has been such a great teacher to me and everyone around her.  She has no doubt blessed my life and I see things with new eyes because of her - and I can only hope and pray that the people I come in contact with her can walk away feeling an ounce of what I feel all the time for her.  It is not that I have something to teach her - but rather she has something to teach us all!
 
Mandy in Texas, mom to Cameron (5) and Kennedie - will turn 2 in a week

From: Amy S [mailto:amys1966@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 1:15 PM
To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [down_syndrome] Sorry

That sums it up for me too.
Before my little Scottie, Im almost certain that is the type of reaction I would have had.
I had no IDEA how blessed parents and families of these children are untill I had one of my own.
I had to laugh reading some of the posts though about what they would say back.  When I speak of my little Scottie I go on, and on, and on so much, I don't give other people a chance to say anything (good or bad)..........and when I get done,....I have made it quite OBVIOUS that feeling sorry me or him is not the emotion to have. 


Cindy Christley <mom2fournc@...> wrote:
I honestly, in my opinion would have to cut these people some slack. They probably don't know what to say because they themselves have not been blessed with a child with Down syndrome. I honestly wouldn't know the right thing to say to someone who had a child with Down Syndrome before I was blessed with Emilee. I might have said the same thing.
 
Cindy

Brenda <ladytaz57@...> wrote:
I have heard that many times from people as well..I tell them why should they be sorry because I'm not..I think I am lucky to have my little boy..This seems to shut them up because I think if they would go on I would have to give them a piece of my mind.
Brenda

Angie Tate <atate526@...> wrote:
Yes I have had that several times...and now????  I look for that same response on ppls faces when I tell them....for pure amusement...so I can call them on it.  Sydnie is nothing to be sorry for!
Sorry you had to experience that.
----- Original Message -----
From: ELF217
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Sorry

Has anyone ever got the response "Sorry to hear that" when you told them that your child has down syndrome?
Lately everytime I tell someone about Emma they say Sorry.  I ask them what they are sorry for and they don't know what to say. I find this very insulting. Usually when something tragic happens you say sorry. Not when I tell you about my first born child???????
(Sorry for the angry post just needed to vent)
 
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#10561 From: Amy S <amys1966@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:33 pm
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VERY WELL SAID !!!!!

Mandy Mendiola <mmendiola@...> wrote:
I agree - I have so much admiration for my little Kennedie so when I speak of her and what she is doing and getting into and how she grabs my soul and warms my heart they can't help but feel like I am the lucky one to experience it all.  They realize that not only is she going through the same terrible 2's that any other child is going through - but she makes me laugh constantly and I can't help but commend her efforts.  She is magnetic and her personality draws people to her.  There is no doubt that I heard that "Sorry" bit in the beginning - in fact a lot of people didn't have words to express what they thought - but then neither did I.  I have learned so much over the last two years - and she has been such a great teacher to me and everyone around her.  She has no doubt blessed my life and I see things with new eyes because of her - and I can only hope and pray that the people I come in contact with her can walk away feeling an ounce of what I feel all the time for her.  It is not that I have something to teach her - but rather she has something to teach us all!
 
Mandy in Texas, mom to Cameron (5) and Kennedie - will turn 2 in a week

From: Amy S [mailto:amys1966@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 1:15 PM
To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [down_syndrome] Sorry

That sums it up for me too.
Before my little Scottie, Im almost certain that is the type of reaction I would have had.
I had no IDEA how blessed parents and families of these children are untill I had one of my own.
I had to laugh reading some of the posts though about what they would say back.  When I speak of my little Scottie I go on, and on, and on so much, I don't give other people a chance to say anything (good or bad)..........and when I get done,....I have made it quite OBVIOUS that feeling sorry me or him is not the emotion to have. 


Cindy Christley <mom2fournc@...> wrote:
I honestly, in my opinion would have to cut these people some slack. They probably don't know what to say because they themselves have not been blessed with a child with Down syndrome. I honestly wouldn't know the right thing to say to someone who had a child with Down Syndrome before I was blessed with Emilee. I might have said the same thing.
 
Cindy

Brenda <ladytaz57@...> wrote:
I have heard that many times from people as well..I tell them why should they be sorry because I'm not..I think I am lucky to have my little boy..This seems to shut them up because I think if they would go on I would have to give them a piece of my mind.
Brenda

Angie Tate <atate526@...> wrote:
Yes I have had that several times...and now????  I look for that same response on ppls faces when I tell them....for pure amusement...so I can call them on it.  Sydnie is nothing to be sorry for!
Sorry you had to experience that.
----- Original Message -----
From: ELF217
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Sorry

Has anyone ever got the response "Sorry to hear that" when you told them that your child has down syndrome?
Lately everytime I tell someone about Emma they say Sorry.  I ask them what they are sorry for and they don't know what to say. I find this very insulting. Usually when something tragic happens you say sorry. Not when I tell you about my first born child???????
(Sorry for the angry post just needed to vent)
 
Becky 




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#10560 From: Mandy Mendiola <mmendiola@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:24 pm
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I agree - I have so much admiration for my little Kennedie so when I speak of her and what she is doing and getting into and how she grabs my soul and warms my heart they can't help but feel like I am the lucky one to experience it all.  They realize that not only is she going through the same terrible 2's that any other child is going through - but she makes me laugh constantly and I can't help but commend her efforts.  She is magnetic and her personality draws people to her.  There is no doubt that I heard that "Sorry" bit in the beginning - in fact a lot of people didn't have words to express what they thought - but then neither did I.  I have learned so much over the last two years - and she has been such a great teacher to me and everyone around her.  She has no doubt blessed my life and I see things with new eyes because of her - and I can only hope and pray that the people I come in contact with her can walk away feeling an ounce of what I feel all the time for her.  It is not that I have something to teach her - but rather she has something to teach us all!
 
Mandy in Texas, mom to Cameron (5) and Kennedie - will turn 2 in a week

From: Amy S [mailto:amys1966@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 1:15 PM
To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [down_syndrome] Sorry

That sums it up for me too.
Before my little Scottie, Im almost certain that is the type of reaction I would have had.
I had no IDEA how blessed parents and families of these children are untill I had one of my own.
I had to laugh reading some of the posts though about what they would say back.  When I speak of my little Scottie I go on, and on, and on so much, I don't give other people a chance to say anything (good or bad)..........and when I get done,....I have made it quite OBVIOUS that feeling sorry me or him is not the emotion to have. 


Cindy Christley <mom2fournc@...> wrote:
I honestly, in my opinion would have to cut these people some slack. They probably don't know what to say because they themselves have not been blessed with a child with Down syndrome. I honestly wouldn't know the right thing to say to someone who had a child with Down Syndrome before I was blessed with Emilee. I might have said the same thing.
 
Cindy

Brenda <ladytaz57@...> wrote:
I have heard that many times from people as well..I tell them why should they be sorry because I'm not..I think I am lucky to have my little boy..This seems to shut them up because I think if they would go on I would have to give them a piece of my mind.
Brenda

Angie Tate <atate526@...> wrote:
Yes I have had that several times...and now????  I look for that same response on ppls faces when I tell them....for pure amusement...so I can call them on it.  Sydnie is nothing to be sorry for!
Sorry you had to experience that.
----- Original Message -----
From: ELF217
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Sorry

Has anyone ever got the response "Sorry to hear that" when you told them that your child has down syndrome?
Lately everytime I tell someone about Emma they say Sorry.  I ask them what they are sorry for and they don't know what to say. I find this very insulting. Usually when something tragic happens you say sorry. Not when I tell you about my first born child???????
(Sorry for the angry post just needed to vent)
 
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#10559 From: Amy S <amys1966@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:15 pm
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That sums it up for me too.
Before my little Scottie, Im almost certain that is the type of reaction I would have had.
I had no IDEA how blessed parents and families of these children are untill I had one of my own.
I had to laugh reading some of the posts though about what they would say back.  When I speak of my little Scottie I go on, and on, and on so much, I don't give other people a chance to say anything (good or bad)..........and when I get done,....I have made it quite OBVIOUS that feeling sorry me or him is not the emotion to have. 


Cindy Christley <mom2fournc@...> wrote:
I honestly, in my opinion would have to cut these people some slack. They probably don't know what to say because they themselves have not been blessed with a child with Down syndrome. I honestly wouldn't know the right thing to say to someone who had a child with Down Syndrome before I was blessed with Emilee. I might have said the same thing.
 
Cindy

Brenda <ladytaz57@...> wrote:
I have heard that many times from people as well..I tell them why should they be sorry because I'm not..I think I am lucky to have my little boy..This seems to shut them up because I think if they would go on I would have to give them a piece of my mind.
Brenda

Angie Tate <atate526@...> wrote:
Yes I have had that several times...and now????  I look for that same response on ppls faces when I tell them....for pure amusement...so I can call them on it.  Sydnie is nothing to be sorry for!
Sorry you had to experience that.
----- Original Message -----
From: ELF217
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Sorry

Has anyone ever got the response "Sorry to hear that" when you told them that your child has down syndrome?
Lately everytime I tell someone about Emma they say Sorry.  I ask them what they are sorry for and they don't know what to say. I find this very insulting. Usually when something tragic happens you say sorry. Not when I tell you about my first born child???????
(Sorry for the angry post just needed to vent)
 
Becky 




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#10558 From: Cindy Christley <mom2fournc@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:21 pm
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I honestly, in my opinion would have to cut these people some slack. They probably don't know what to say because they themselves have not been blessed with a child with Down syndrome. I honestly wouldn't know the right thing to say to someone who had a child with Down Syndrome before I was blessed with Emilee. I might have said the same thing.
 
Cindy

Brenda <ladytaz57@...> wrote:
I have heard that many times from people as well..I tell them why should they be sorry because I'm not..I think I am lucky to have my little boy..This seems to shut them up because I think if they would go on I would have to give them a piece of my mind.
Brenda

Angie Tate <atate526@...> wrote:
Yes I have had that several times...and now????  I look for that same response on ppls faces when I tell them....for pure amusement...so I can call them on it.  Sydnie is nothing to be sorry for!
Sorry you had to experience that.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Sorry

Has anyone ever got the response "Sorry to hear that" when you told them that your child has down syndrome?
Lately everytime I tell someone about Emma they say Sorry.  I ask them what they are sorry for and they don't know what to say. I find this very insulting. Usually when something tragic happens you say sorry. Not when I tell you about my first born child???????
(Sorry for the angry post just needed to vent)
 
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#10557 From: ElynnWQ@...
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:07 pm
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Angel Unaware is a sweet book, but I wouldn't read it before the operation.  Unfortunately the little girl dies at 2.  It is written from her perspective looking down from heaven.  What struck me most about her death wasn't anything related to Down Syndrome, but that she died of a common childhood disease that we now have a vaccine for, although I can't remember which one now... measles, mumps?  This is an "old" book, without modern perspectives on the possibilities for our kids.
Erika

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#10556 From: ElynnWQ@...
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:01 pm
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I remembered reading an article about a married couple on the ndss site, I looked it up under, "News & Events", "News", "Human Interest".  The link is below.  There are many positive and interesting stories in this section.  Erika

http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=NwsEvt.Article&article=704

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#10555 From: "Josie Loftus" <im4no3@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:37 pm
Subject: Re: Help for our children 		josiel31
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Hi Rebecca,
It's Josie, Farrah's mom.  My computer works again.  When Farrah was about Ernest's age, her PT made a seat for her similar to this out of foam.  She cut it out with an electric knife shaped to Farrah's little body at the time.  It was mainly to put in the high chair but could be used for many things.  ok see ya, Josie   
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:45 PM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Help for our children


Here is a link below that I am thinking of purchasing for our son. 
Does anyone have this for their child? 
http://www.bumboseat.com/testimonials-special-needs-children.html





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#10554 From: "Stacey" <mcstacey1@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:11 pm
Subject: Re: Adoption??? 		mcstacey5
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Hi there.....my DH and I adopted four children in two years.  Our #3 has Down Syndrome, Tyler.  Usually if the child is a "state" child, you can receive a subsidy.  Especially if the child is "special needs", there is almost always a subsidy.
 
I know quite a bit about the procedures, etc. if you'd like to email me privately with questions I'll answer as soon as possible.  (If it is of general interest to the list, I can post to the list too, whichever!)
 
The fact that you have two special needs children already should not matter as long as you have the resources, support, etc. to parent three!  True too that you have to have separate bedrooms for different sex children.
 
The best way to get started is to contact your state DCF or an agency such as Children's Home Society and get started!
 
There are many websites where you can see children and their information.
 
Take care and enjoy your journey!
 
Warmly,
 
Stacey
Mom to four:  2 girls, 8 & 6 and 2 boys, 2!  My boys are 7 months apart.  Tyler will be 3 in January!
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Subject: Re: [down_syndrome] Adoption???

my aunt adopts and is foster parent to specail needs kids in Wisc.
she has adopted 4 children, 2 are grown are not specail needs.
she is looking into a 3rd right now.
I don't think it cost them very much money at all. (to adopt that is), having 2 girls and a boy, the boy would have to have his own room, but other than that, I don't see a problem.
My aunt checks out the different websites that there is, with the kids that need a family.
Good Luck.
Georgia
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From: De Allen
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:22 PM
Subject: [down_syndrome] Adoption???


With 2 Downs girls would it be impossible to adopt a boy? I so want a son
(not that I don't love my girls completely) but I just would very much like
a son. Is it difficult for a family with 2 special needs kids already to
adopt a 3rd and will it clean out ones bank account and make them have to
get a second on their home to do it? Obviously, I can't take from my girls
for this but if those in power make it easier and much more possible I'd
like to know.

Also, wanting a baby of course, do those in power fully disclose the
situation behind the history of the baby? Mother that did drugs, ect? Not
to mention full disclosure of health.

Sorry to ask so many questions but I am so afraid of getting a child only
to have the mother change her mind or there be some horrible thing we were
not told that could be a financial drain to my other kids or a danger to
them later on.
Thanks,
Bill




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#10553 From: "Monique Corona" <mcorona@...>
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:09 pm
Subject: Re: Angel Unaware 		aubry72000
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What is the book "Angel Unaware" about?  Would it give me some inspiration
with Mackenzie's upcoming operation?  I will take and little strength right
now.

Monique
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Subject: [down_syndrome] Angel Unaware


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> a great book entitled "Count us In".  The book was written by two
> teenage boys with Downs.
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> gotten married?  Even though my son is only 8 months I like to look
> ahead at all of his possiblities.  This questions has been on my
> mind for the last couple of weeks.
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> Thanks for any information!
> Rebecca Durrin
> Mom to Ash 14 yrs going on 25
> Brookie 6 yrs Angel in Heaven
> Chloe 3 yrs Spitfire
> and of course Ernest "My special little man"
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