Hi Becky, Jessi's the same way. We have to use a hat that ties underneath her chin as well. If I wrestle her, I can manage to get a ponytail in her hair! I...
Just curious. Katie (1) has sensory issues we never went through with Jennifer (4). She hates to have her face or mouth touched. When you pick her up and hold...
Bill Some people simply do not like to be touched, perhaps your child is one of them. I would try to stress it less and enjoy her as is. When she is ready ...
Renee, I am also sick right now with a sore throat but we will definetly get together, Becky ... From: William Sartini To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
This is funny, Mackenzie HATES to have her hair done. And her teeth brushed. It is a fight now, after the heart surgery, she doesn't want me to take her...
When Sofía was a baby it was easy for me to comb her hair and do those ponytails on her, but now I have to wrest with her to brush or comb her. Andrea ... ...
Hi everyone! I've noticed something about Olivia in the past two weeks or so. She is now 11 weeks old. I've discovered that she prefers to be with ME or her...
Bill, I really have no advice, as I've only been in this DS world for two months, but I have noticed that Olivia does not like to have her hands touched. She...
Carolyn, I've seen this personally with my Tanner. Very early on as with your Olivia. Isn't it just amazing how our bebes know us so well and so soon. It melts...
Hello! I'm so excited! I got a call tonight from an eHarmony rep. She told me that The Scranton Times would like to do a story on the way my husband and I met...
Hi there! I don't know the extent of sensory issues and if these are things they outgrow or overcome with early intervention. I wouldn't even want to attempt...
Carolyn, My now 7 month old son, Gavin (ds), didn't like for his hands to be touched when he was younger. He constantly fisted his hands closed. I started to...
That is exciting news! Florence ~ NJ Mommy to 3 incredibly handsome little boys - Colby (2/00), Ethan (10/02) and Gavin (6/04 - ds) ... From: runmuch To:...
I almost was going to slam this as spam but you apparently have contributed to the list...........no offense but some people join this list to promote dating...
Thanks for the advice, Florence. I'll definitely try that out. Carolyn ... From: florence To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005...
I was just wondering if anyone would like to correspond with me, I have a 20 month old girl with DS and a 3 year old boy non ds, I live in BC Canada, and was...
Hi everyone, My name is Miriam I live in Florida and have two little ones. My son who is 8 and my daughter(ds) who will be 5 in March. I am very involved in...
I am from Idaho!! Where in Idaho are you from? I have two sons with DS, one is 17 now and the other is 8 1/2. Finally someone else from Idaho!!!!! Kristi...
Just wanted to say my cousin is getting married in a few months and her and her fiance met that way as well...and they are soooo happy and cute! Libby ... ...
Funny, Darryn and i met on Date.ca Lot's to be said for computers today. Monique ... From: Libby To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February...
Hello Miriam, I'm Wendy I have a 18 year old son, Eric with DS. I also just found and joined a few DS groups and I really enjoy them a lot. There are no...
Wendy, Welcome to our group!! I also have a son that is 17 with DS his name is Coty. Where are you from? We live in Idaho and there are not a lot of support...
Does anyone have any experience with TheraTogs? Spencer is very low muscle tone, and his PT has been talking about TheraTogs - we've been having a hard time...
Work through your physical therapist. They should be able to get approval through the insurance programs as well as order them up and properly size them for...
... son ... to ... Hi miriam, I also just joined the group. Were in Florida do you live? I live in Gainesville Fl, I have a girl with ds that just turned 3...
What is eHarmony? Andrea , from Uruguay, mom to Sofía, 8, DS and Valentín ,7. ... From: runmuch To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February...
I am so happy the Olivia is so close to you and your husband, it is so wonderful, but, I have to brag just a little, Our great-granddaughter does the same...
Ann, That is so sweet. How wonderful that our children bring such joy to our lives. Carolyn ... From: Ann Ludlam To: down_syndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent:...