Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Hi My name is Joanie and my husband is Jeff. We have two boys, who is 8 and is 3 1/2. We didn't know that had DS until the day after he was born and I have always said I am glad I didn't know. He had a bout of seizures (infantile spasms) when he was 6 months old and after a long summer we finally found a treatment that worked and he has been seizure-free ever since. He was a late walker, he didn't start walking until he was about 4 1/2. He is on his fifth set of ear tubes but as long as they are in place and not blocked, he is pretty healthy except for his constantly runny nose. I love it when he goes a week without needing kleenex! He was officially diagnosed with Autism about 2 years ago although we had suspected it for awhile. He is tall and skinny, he only weighs about 47 lbs. He attends a special school and is in a small classroom with about 6 other children who either have DS or Autism. Although I would love for him to be able to attend a local elementary school, we think this is the best place for him right now. He loves riding the bus and going to school each day. A routine is very important to him. Little brother is a very loving boy who loves to run and play and watch videos. His speech is very advanced for his age and he never quits talking! I am a Pharmacy Technician working in a local independant pharmacy for the past 19 years. Jeff was my high-school sweetheart who changed careers a few years ago and is now working as an Assistant Manager at Mcs. Both of us working full-time and raising two boys keeps us busy so I love lurking on this list. It is nice to know I am not alone. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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