Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious.......

• 05-21-2009 8:09 PM

  jennyds2 Joined on 05-21-2009 Posts 3

  Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious....... Reply Contact Hi, I am the proud mother of two children with trisomy 21. Mikayla is 12 and Nathan is almost 8. They are beautiful and the loves of my life. I knew before both of them were born that they had DS. I go to the doctor tomorrow and will be scheduling an appointment with a specialist very very soon. I know that the life I am carrying is perfect because he/she is God's design, but it is still very difficult. Does anyone out there know of anyone having 3 children with Down Syndrome? Again, both of my children have trisomy 21 and it is not genetically linked to me. This little one has a different daddy so maybe that will make a difference -- not sure. I guess I just need some positive support right now. I'm trying to stay positive, but its hard.

• 05-22-2009 4:32 AM

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  Little Mumma Joined on 08-31-2007 Sydney, Australia Posts 19

  Re: Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious....... Reply Contact Hi Jenny, I always vowed never to end a pregnancy because of DS i am so honoured to meet you, it must be difficult at times and i guess at other peoples perceptions too. I hope that your bub is perfect in every way just like your other 2 kids! love them all like mad. Stay strong and god has a very good reason for you having these special kids as he must know your a kind soul that would show them endless amounts of love, kindness and support! God be with you always and for ever XXX

• 05-22-2009 8:18 AM

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  	Re: Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious....... Mark as Not AnswerMark as Answer... Reply Contact Hi, I'm pretty sure your risk is no higher than the next person. I work with adults who have DS and MR and I think they are some of the greatest people I have ever met and I couldn't imagine my life without them. I wish you luck and stay strong!

• 05-23-2009 6:44 AM

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  jennyds2 Joined on 05-21-2009 Posts 3

  Re: Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious....... Reply Contact Thank you for being so kind, it really means alot to hear that from someone I've never even met. You hit it right on the nose with other peoples perceptions, I think that is the toughest to deal with at times. Some have said ' shoud i say your crazy or congratulations. I have always wanted another child -- but never thought it would happen, and God chose to allow it - so I am very excited and can't wait to meet the little one he is blessing me with this time. Good luck to you and your little one. xoxo

• 05-23-2009 6:46 AM

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  jennyds2 Joined on 05-21-2009 Posts 3

  Re: Pregnant again and have two beautiful children with Down syndrome, just curious....... Reply Contact Hi and thank you for responding to my post. People with Down syndrome will change your life forever that is for sure. Mikayla and Nathan have brought so much joy to my life and allowed me to educate others about Down syndrome in general and help them to be accepting of someone whio is different then the 'norm'. They are my life and I'm very thankful to be able to share the love that I have for them with another little one. Take care.