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[Guest guest]

My name is Heidi and I am a little newer to the group but since I have

been here I have learned a lot, so a quick thank you to all.

I have 3 kids and a husband Josh. Oldest to youngest- ph(Joe), 7

years old ds, Jordyn, 4 years going on 16, and last but not least , 6

months.

ph had some minor complications at birth, first did not know that he

was downs let alone anything about it. So to make matters worse the

pediatrician had bad bed side manor. He was born and then they told us and

I remember my dad saying that that was ok and we would love him anyway's and

that was the thing I needed to hear. Well he had an emphalocele, and was

flown to Spokean, WA where he had surgery.

His hole that was in his heart closed on its own. He has had a TNA and

also three sets of tubes and three or four surgeries on his teeth. He was

also diagnosed with ADHD about a year and half ago. His speech is very good

There are a few things you cant understand. He is in the first grade and

is included more now than in the beginning. He is doing very good in school

for the time being. He has a one on one add. through the day. I myself

think this year has been the hardest for me and him also with the new baby

and I think he sees he is different in some ways and it bothers him, he has

a lot of anger.

He gets along with his sister from time to time, and he loves his baby

brother, but he likes to yell at him a lot. loves to imitate his

brother, He chews on his thumb when he is tired and makes a noise well

does that now..

I am very glad to have found a place that there are people going through

the same stuff. It is comforting I was starting to get frustrated. I hope

to get to know you all.

By the way We are in Philipsburg, Montana.