Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same size--BIG boys!!! When is Liam's b-day? Jill Mom to Mac (almost 4!) and Kit (7mths.) both w/Ds > It's ironic. People always asked me how old Liam was. When I told them > they'd say, " Oh, he's big for his age. " I'd say, " No, he's average for a > typical child, but he's very big for a child with down syndrome. " I think it > was their way of asking, does he or doesn't he, without coming out and asking. > > He's almost 4, 40 1/2 pounds and 41 inches tall. Now it's more obvious that > there's something different because his speech is obviously delayed. > > Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4) > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 April 12th--so they're just about 2 weeks apart and just about the same size--Mac is 39 inches tall and 40 lbs. Jill Re: what do you say???..... > In a message dated 3/23/2002 5:44:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, > thrill@... writes: > > << I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same size--BIG > boys!!! When is Liam's b-day? > >> > > One week from today. When's Mac's? > > Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 In a message dated 3/23/2002 1:12:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, pderdzinski@... writes: << Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. >> It's ironic. People always asked me how old Liam was. When I told them they'd say, " Oh, he's big for his age. " I'd say, " No, he's average for a typical child, but he's very big for a child with down syndrome. " I think it was their way of asking, does he or doesn't he, without coming out and asking. He's almost 4, 40 1/2 pounds and 41 inches tall. Now it's more obvious that there's something different because his speech is obviously delayed. Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 In a message dated 3/23/2002 5:44:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, thrill@... writes: << I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same size--BIG boys!!! When is Liam's b-day? >> One week from today. When's Mac's? Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty, I think many of us were sensitive to this issue when our kids were babies. Oh how I wish you all were around back then! Anyway, I encourage staring but I would say something like " He's cute, isn't he? Thank God he looks like me and not his father! " ....of course Tim didn't like that, but it made the other person relaxed and me, too! what do you say???..... > > Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've been thinking about it from time to time.... > > I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. > > The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. > > Does anyone have any input on this subject? > > Thanks, > > > > > > Patty > > mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Hi Patty, When I go out with Micah and people ask me how old he is, I get the same thing. He is 17 months old and 17 pounds and about 23 inches long. I usually say, babies with down syndrome usually are small. (He looks about 10-11 months old). Alot of times people will say " Oh he has down syndrome?' and then I can just say yes or add other comments, such as " isn't he beautiful? " . I think the more people learn about our wonderful kids, the better. And by the way, I don't see the syndrome either. I don't think any of us do!!! I am a proud, happy mother of a beautiful baby boy and that is what people see and relate to. Just act the same way you did with your other children when people ask questions. That's what I do because I see no difference. He's just a baby and so is your beautiful Livi. Loree what do you say???..... Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've been thinking about it from time to time.... I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. Does anyone have any input on this subject? Thanks, Patty mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty I have heard the same thing - and still do. When people ask how old is, she tells them 10. Many times they will say " she is small for her age " or " she is tiny " . I just agree with them, and say " Yes, she is " . I play it situation to situation about the DS. Sometimes people will ask me if she has DS, and I just simply, matter of factly, say " Yes, she does " . Sometimes people ask more questions, sometimes they don't. I always try to answer their questions as simply as possible. I have discovered that people feed off my reaction. If I treat DS just like part of life, just matter-of-factly, they follow through the same way, asking questions, or telling me about someone they know that has DS. I really feel that when they see me treat as a part of everything, it helps them understand how to treat . Sharon Mom to (10, DS) and (6) what do you say???..... Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've been thinking about it from time to time.... I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. Does anyone have any input on this subject? Thanks, Patty mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 I forgot this episode. Recently we were in a grocery store we don't normally go to. In line, I noticed was staring at a woman. I spoke to her and said " , don't stare " . She looked at me and said " that lady stare at me " . I looked over, and she was right, this woman was staring at , and hadn't quit. I said " You are right, you can keep staring as long as she stares at you " . The woman turned red and looked away. then said " I not stare any more " . The man in line behind us thought it was hilarious, and started talking to us, especially . He then thanked for making his day happy. She told him " You welcome, I do it again " . Sharon Mom to (10, DS) and (6) what do you say???..... > > > > Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've > been thinking about it from time to time.... > > I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer > sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be > going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am > still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question > about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I > answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " > Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 > or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I > don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. > > The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if > people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a > baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly > come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with > the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes > I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I > can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. > > Does anyone have any input on this subject? > > Thanks, > > > > > > Patty > > mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Having twins, with one noticeably larger than the other, I often get asked " how old are your boys?' " I then answer, they are both 5, and I get some strange looks. Mostly disbelief, like at restaurants where kids under a certain age eat for free. There is about a 12 pound difference, and about 6 inches (depending on each one's growth spurt!). I just explain that Austin has Down Syndrome, and Dakota doesn't, so his growth is slower than his brothers. But I usually throw in that Austin works that to his advantage in every possible way he can...LOL Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 <<He then thanked for making his day happy. She told him " You welcome, I do it again " . Sharon Mom to (10, DS) and (6)>> LOL sounds like quite a character! hehe Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Good answer Sharon. So many people fail to see the innocent preciousness of our children. The man in line behind you did, and I'm sure, did make his day. Good for laura!! what do you say???..... > > > > > > > > Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've > > been thinking about it from time to time.... > > > > I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be > warmer > > sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll > be > > going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am > > still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a > question > > about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I > > answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's > tiny! " > > Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 > > or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? > I > > don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. > > > > The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if > > people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or > a > > baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes > matter-of-factly > > come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air > with > > the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes > > I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know > I > > can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. > > > > Does anyone have any input on this subject? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > Patty > > > > mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty, We were just talking about this subject at our mom's night out. We have all been asked how old our children are and when we tell them 14 mo. or whatever. The next question is always, I'll bet she's walking everywhere. Any time anyone puts me in a situation like that I just say " She has Down Syndrome so she'll be a little slower, but she'll do it. " I always act really positive and show everyone how much I love her.I will even throw in a new trick that she just learned. I like to clear the air though. If the conversation would ever lean toward a person wondering-I just tell them, always with a smile. There is nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of. We have the most wonderful kids. Myah is my first and I often joke about having all of my children's chromosomes altered!! Take Care, , Mom to Myah 14 months (DS) what do you say???..... Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've been thinking about it from time to time.... I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood. The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi. Does anyone have any input on this subject? Thanks, Patty mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 In a message dated 3/23/02 8:14:44 PM Central Standard Time, cooperhi@... writes: > I don't feel it is my duty > or other people's right to have an explanation. Being > with my child, loving her, treating her with respect > as a person and being proud of her is lesson enough > for anyone who happens to be watching. We don't have > to explain our children with DS anymore than we have > to explain why we might limp or have a broken arm. It > is our children's right to live in the world and not > have to be explained or identified to or by everyone > else. This is strictly my opinion and my decision and > everyone has to live by what feels right for them and > I am sure you are doing a great job with your > daughter. > I agree completely. Anyone who observes and I together for 5 minutes, and they should wait at least that long, can see how he is treated with respect and dignity and love, and they don't need any more than that. He has always been introduced (from the time he was very small) as MY SON, no explanations. If they recognize the DS, fine, if they don't that's fine too. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 I'd answer what you feel comfortable answering, without resorting to rudeness. Miss Manners says that best response for a question that really shouldn't be asked, or for a comment that really shouldn't be made, is silence. I suppose an " Oh? " is useful in those cases as well -- puts the ball back in their court to follow up. You don't owe anyone an explanation for anything about your daughter (or anything, for that matter). If you feel generous at the moment, go ahead and answer, but don't feel obliged to if you don't. CK, Mom to Ian (2/89), (9/90), and Rose (6/94) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's like you are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about our children. I don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't know anything about DS or know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can send 1 person home from the grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing and cute wonderful child that you have, maybe they will have a better understanding of DS and not be " afraid " of it. I know what people are saying about not having to come up with an answer, but why not? God has given us these children for a reason and I feel that we need to educate the world about how wonderful they are. Re: what do you say???..... > I'd answer what you feel comfortable answering, without resorting to > rudeness. Miss Manners says that best response for a question that really > shouldn't be asked, or for a comment that really shouldn't be made, is > silence. I suppose an " Oh? " is useful in those cases as well -- puts the > ball back in their court to follow up. > > You don't owe anyone an explanation for anything about your daughter (or > anything, for that matter). If you feel generous at the moment, go ahead > and answer, but don't feel obliged to if you don't. > > CK, > Mom to Ian (2/89), > (9/90), > and Rose (6/94) > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Hello Patty, i'm sure that's a natural feeling about what to say when someone is asking about your child. Kyrell is the 2nd of my 3 children. He has DS and is the first and only person i know with ds.So when he was young i thought of how i should respond to people when they ask about him. I wasn't sure if i was going to come right out and say he had ds or just wait until people ask.But really just like your other kids, each child is different. There are some kids small for their age and some kids that are big for their age. I'm sure not everyone is asking about your child because they see something different. I agree with the person who responded by saying we need to teach the world about our little angels.Let them know everything is alright and you are a proud mom to a beautiful baby.I don't feel you have to give extra explanation when someone says your child is small for his/her age besides yes he/she is.If the person was referring to one of your other kids you would just leave it at that. Feel comfortable when people look at your child. I just wanted you to know i was once there also and i do understand what you are saying. You are blessed and your little angel is blessed also. Don't let others get to you.You know you have a blessing.I think everyone who responded to this post gave excellent views.I hope we made things easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty In the early months of my daughter Nina's life I always felt that I needed to give more information - as if everyone was waiting or expecting me to say more. Now if someone asks how old she is I say - she's 2 which she is. If they say she is small or tiny I say - yes she is. Sometimes when I feel the time is right to discuss things further I do that. Otherwise I let it drop. I don't feel it is my duty or other people's right to have an explanation. Being with my child, loving her, treating her with respect as a person and being proud of her is lesson enough for anyone who happens to be watching. We don't have to explain our children with DS anymore than we have to explain why we might limp or have a broken arm. It is our children's right to live in the world and not have to be explained or identified to or by everyone else. This is strictly my opinion and my decision and everyone has to live by what feels right for them and I am sure you are doing a great job with your daughter. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Yes , i agree with you. I too had never been around anyone w/DS before my blessing was born. And I do think she is wonderful. My is only 3 months old, but already it has gotten easier to talk about her DS with others. At first I didn't think I would ever be able to talk to anyone about it without crying. But I got past that quickly, thanks to 's charming personality. What is there to cry about? I thank God she has had no health issues. My heart goes out to those with heart issues and other health problems. That would be much harder to deal with. I wrote a post to another list soon after 's birth asking for advice on sharing the diagnosis. I must say I felt like some of these people were gonna take my head off with their replys. They were very definately very defensive and saying how they owed nobody any explainations. They made me feel guilty for asking. And I wasn't even referring to strangers, but family & friends. I have since found my own way of sharing. Anyway, I am glad to see the upbeat & encouraging responses to this original post. When I first read it I almost sent a private email to her to tell her to brace herself for the responses, but I decided to just wait & see. You guys didn't let me down. You're the best! Hope Spilious wrote: > Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's > like > you are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about our > children. I don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't know > anything about DS or know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can > send 1 > person home from the grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing > and cute > wonderful child that you have, maybe they will have a better understanding > of DS and not be " afraid " of it. I know what people are saying about not > having to come up with an answer, but why not? God has given us these > children for a reason and I feel that we need to educate the world > about how > wonderful they are. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's likeyou are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about ourchildren. I don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't knowanything about DS or know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can send 1person home from the grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing and cutewonderful child that you have, maybe they will have a better understandingof DS and not be " afraid " of it. I know what people are saying about nothaving to come up with an answer, but why not? God has given us thesechildren for a reason and I feel that we need to educate the world about howwonderful they are. I agree, . I always try to remember that a person is forming an opinion about Olivia right there, as they ask and I answer. Patty --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Sharon, Okay. So, the next time someone asks aquestion or makes a statement, I will be think of this episode of yours, and be thankful they're not just staring!! Good for your little girl!! Thanks, Patty --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 >>My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's likeyou are ashamed.<< Well I don't agree with that statement but I do think that not responding when someone asks you a question is rude. If the question is rude then I address their attitude - otherwise I simply answer the question. Answering questions is okay. But sometimes you just want to *BE* and we have that right to just exist in the world like everyone else. I just don't like it when people expect me to explain. Maybe it is the expectation part. But for the most part everyone I have ever encountered is kind and courteous. I certainly don't advocate being rude and I don't think that is what anyone meant. In the beginning sometimes I felt like I needed to tell everyone we came across who thought they were looking at a typical newborn and making comments about what she would be doing - " she's going to be a heartbreaker " " won't be long till she's up and running " , etc. Now I don't feel that way is all. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 heres one i will never forget. i was so proud of myself!! we were at wendys eating like any other normal family and this " women " would not stop staring at ben. no matter what we did (smile, stare back) she continued. so i got a little fed up and went over to her and said " excuse me but do we know you?, she stated she did not know us and i said well the way you were constantly staring at us i figured you must know us. didnt take her long to get outta dodge (or should i say wendys). another one i use whenever ben tells me someone is staring at him, i always say (kinda loud) they must think you are really cute or something to that nature. this usually works too. not really mean but more positive for ben to hear from me. kerrie mom to ben 17 ds and alex 14 nda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 In a message dated 3/28/2002 9:32:33 AM Central Standard Time, kbear0401@... writes: > heres one i will never forget. i was so proud of myself!! > > we were at wendys eating like any other normal family and this " women " > would > not stop staring at ben. no matter what we did (smile, stare back) she > continued. so i got a little fed up and went over to her and said " excuse > me > but do we know you?, she stated she did not know us and i said well the way > you were constantly staring at us i figured you must know us. didnt take > her > long to get outta dodge (or should i say wendys). another one i use > whenever > ben tells me someone is staring at him, i always say (kinda loud) they must > think you are really cute or something to that nature. this usually works > too. not really mean but more positive for ben to hear from me. > > kerrie mom to ben 17 ds and alex 14 nda Hi We just had a staring incident.....happens a lot with kids but this was an older lady this time. I don't usually have a problem with folks who stare......I try to take it in the positive, like someone is admiring my daughter. I had a meeting at Sara's school and checked her out afterwards. Sara's on a strong dose of steroid right now and the side effects are nerve wrecking, she would have gotten into major trouble if I let her stay all day in school lol. Well, I had to stop at Krogers on the way home and for 2 isles we had this lady staring. I figured she was thinking boy how sassy this little girl is since that's what Sara was doing. Finally we came basket to basket and she told me that my daughter was great heehee I tried to explain to her that she's on a medicine that is causing some weird effects but she didn't see anything wrong with Sara. She told me that for years her best friend was a woman with DS, she was a neighbor and had to move away with her family. I was like ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. She told me that she really misses her and that Sara reminds her of this woman............she must have been a sassy lady lol The only down thing was Sara was a bit rude to this lady, told her to stop talking to her Mom, that she was a stranger. Ugggggg Sara doesn't know a stranger because she introduces herself to everyone and gets their names......hence not a stranger anymore. So she had to be under the influence of this drug. I think my sisters might be classified as starers lol I get phone calls all of the time especially from the one in PA who tells me she met this family or that one. Heehee she's not bashful and will go up introduce herself. Sooooo many of our " starers " just know someone or have had someone with DS touch their lives Kathy mom to Sara 10.......the staring and the whispering gets on my nerves, I want to see smiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 Lately, Nic has been especially " active " (to put it nicely). yesterday in the post office, he was just plain out of control. He actually ran out two sets of doors and was heading for the parking lot. I was at the window at the time and just dropped everything and ran after him. I really thought the doors were too heavy for him to push open but I was wrong. Anyway , everyone was looking (you know the routine) so I just said " He's a 2 year old in a 5 year old body " . Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 In a message dated 3/28/02 12:11:30 PM Central Standard Time, leslie-kerrigan@... writes: > ... she ran past over 20 people, and not one person thought > to stop her (and they saw, because they were all glaring at me with that > " bad parent " look!) reminds me of the time at the playground when I went down a slide thinking was right behind me. I get to the bottom to realize he isn't just as a kid is yelling that he is on top of the slide cover a good 10 feet above the ground. I sprint to the top of the play structure careful not to spook in my terror. I pass a Dad standing not 3 feet from him. Would he have actually stood there and let him fall? I wonder about some people. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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