Some of my first thoughts after the shock of our potential (and then confirmed) diagnosis wore off, were about the medical problems that could be present because of Down syndrome. Like I’ve said before, I was very uneducated on this topic, but I headed straight for my old friend, Google! That was my first mistake, friends. Here are a few of the things you might come across if you did your own quick search: -congenital heart defects -gastrointestinal complications -immune disorders -sleep apnea -increased risk of leukemia -hearing and vision problems -low muscle tone (leading to issues feeding and reaching milestones at "typical" speeds) I started reading and researching anything I could, asking doctors questions, and of course pouring all of these fears out onto my husband. When you find out you're having a baby, these are not the first things that run through your mind. I found it so hard to accept that something could be "wrong" with my baby, that sh...
Just a glimpse into our (probably boring) lives, bringing awareness to parenting a sweet babe with Down syndrome, finding contentment in the good, bad, and mundane, and lots of rambling by me :)