Guest guest Posted July 12, 2001 Report Share Posted July 12, 2001 When was born we told our other kids, my parents, and a couple friends. We decided not to tell anyone else at first, anyway. I didn't want people coming around out of curiosity to look at him, and feeling sorry for me, (since I didn't), and we knew there were some who wouldn't give him a chance if they knew first. I still feel it was the right thing for us. One of the friends we did tell never did see past the DS. She was good to him but looked at him differently. The others got to know him before they realized there was anything different and by then they loved him and it didn't matter. He was so bright and normal at first and didn't have health problems so it worked out well. Some parents don't feel right if they don't tell everyone they know, and that is right for them. We didn't tell my husband's family either. They lived in England and his mother was about 80 and we weren't sure how she would take it, and she wasn't ever likely to see him. Wouldn't you know his mother lived to be 99. They never did mention it but after she was gone we did say something, and his sister said, " Oh yes, we've known all along, from pictures. " They seemed to be fine with it. But then they weren't around being asked to baby sit either. I still don't really tell people. He is just my son and if they know all right and if they don't that's all right too. When I took him for an interview for Montessori preschool the teacher accepted him with no questions so I didn't offer anything. A couple weeks after he started I went in figuring I should explain but she was so busy telling me how well he was doing, I didn't bring it up. I don't know when she figured it out. But when we were looking for another school for him later she told me to do the same thing to them, which I got a kick out of. I know this wouldn't work for everybody, and I'm not ashamed of the DS. But I am so proud of HIM and he's such a great guy, that's the important thing. I couldn't ask for a better son. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 JB66111@... wrote: > > I think most any of us would take Sue's girls if we lived close > enough. Jessie I can't believe the outpouring of love you guys have shown!!! I've had offers to watch my girls from all over the world!! What a bunch! Who needs biological family when I've got you guys? Thanks for your support and your love... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 JB66111@... wrote: > > I think most any of us would take Sue's girls if we lived close > enough. Jessie I can't believe the outpouring of love you guys have shown!!! I've had offers to watch my girls from all over the world!! What a bunch! Who needs biological family when I've got you guys? Thanks for your support and your love... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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