Re: Old eggs

[Guest guest]

I agree.  So often our opinion of a " valuable life " is skewed by our own abilities and our perception of their value.  I have met, worked with and enjoyed the company of so many people who have disabilities.  The majority are happy with their lives and bring joy to those around them.  I think God sends people with special needs to help us see the world the way He wants us to see it.

 

~

On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 3:54 AM, Jannette Janson de de la Lastra wrote:

When my son was born a geneticists with a lot of experience with Down Syndrome told me that 80% of natural miscariages were do to T21  and it was his personal belief that the babies that were not naturally aborted were ment to be born.

 

I think he is right and I think it happens just because we are humans and they are part of the human race.

 

Jannette

 

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[Guest guest]

Amen to that.

[Guest guest]

It happened to me as well. But now I have a beautiful 11 year-old.

I got pregnant in the same month and no problems. Actually, she was carried to

44 weeks.

[Guest guest]

I got pregnant at 16 yrs old had my son Brent DS at 17 yrs old we did not find out he had DS til he was 2 1/2 months old. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by AlltelDate: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:45:05 -0000To: <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggs It happened to me as well. But now I have a beautiful 11 year-old. :)I got pregnant in the same month and no problems. Actually, she was carried to 44 weeks.

[Guest guest]

Yep.. that was the theory even as recent as when I was in college for

Psychology. 1995.

KathyR wrote:

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>

> no, they meant *emotionally* cold..unable to express

> love...standoffish with their child, etc. i don't think that is how

> you are;-)

>

> On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Jen Bolduc <jhunter5431@...

> > wrote:

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>

>

> Never heard that one before, but had that been a good theory, all

> my kids would have autism. I'm still cold and everyone teases me

> about going through the change and that I'll be having hot flashes

> soon. My theory on that is....Yeah I might finally be " warm " for

> a change. "

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

yes.. or right after a miscarriage.. even with out the D & C. I was told

to wait 6 weeks with my first.. When I had my second baby we followed

the recommendations of the Couple to Couple league and their doctors. We

waited till the bleeding stopped ( it was a very early loss) and 14 days

later I ovulated.. and we had a awesome little nearly nine pounder 9

months later.

Steeph

agirlnamedsuess21 wrote:

>

>

> You know...if you really want to get *pregnant*, the easiest time to

> do this is within a month after a D & C (assuming that those who

> miscarry also have a D & C afterwards). Everything is at optimal

> conditions for a pregancy ten. But then they may have told you to wait

> so your body could regain some strength.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was only 18 when I had ...never smoked anything and drank very little alcohol. I was 26 when my second son was born and 29 with my last son....somebody will always think they have the answer on what caused the extra chromosome....who cares??

in snowy Missouri

> >> With our DS group, 70% or so the moms were 30 or under at the birth of > their child with DS. >> >> BUT… per

birth older moms are more likely just from the stats. >> >> * Romero*>> Saints2small>> *Who Dat! Superbowl Bound Baby.*>> >> *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com > [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com] *On Behalf Of * > Saldana> *Sent:* Thursday, January 28, 2010 11:51 AM> *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com> *Subject:* Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggs>> >> You know… I myself just cant grasp the whole DS is more common in > older woman blah blah blah thing.>> I was 27 when we conceived and had Ethan. And there are many much > younger mothers than myself. AND I was SO surprised to see all the > much younger moms at our local DS associating.>> If I have an egg with an extra chromosome… chances are it will either > be now or later (unless I go through a ovulation cycle where it is not > fertilized) that THAT egg will be fertilized.>> >> What if we ALL have eggs with an extra chromosome. They just don’t > ever get to be fertilized… what if age really isnt the factor. But > what do I know.. I just

don’t belive the whole age thing>> >> >> >> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ->> *From:* Romero <noliptoday@bellsout h.net>> *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com> *Sent:* Thu, January 28, 2010 11:32:19 AM> *Subject:* RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggs>> >> Our birth mother was told that her drug use was the reason for > having DS. She got to a point in therapy where she was suppose to > own up to all the

damage she had done/caused to others. And she > wanted to apologize to us for causing the DS. I told her that while > I do believe she should take responsibility for what she did, and yes > the premature birth from the drugs was her fault, as were some other > issues, the DS was not. Not only did I have to explain to her about > how DS occurs, but her therapist called me as well for the same > information. Crazy. I have had medical professionals tell me that > her drug use caused the DS. I have to educated them. Amazing>> >> * Romero*>> Saints2small>> *Who Dat! Superbowl Bound Baby.*>> >> *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom > eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] *On Behalf Of *agirlnamedsuess21> *Sent:* Thursday,

January 28, 2010 11:11 AM> *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com> *Subject:* [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggs>> >> >> Who knows. DFCS got involved & tried to say that I was on drugs and > *that* was the reason I had a child with DS.> ABSURD!> Maybe that is what they tell them.> >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > I would hate if all the high functioning kids were mds. > Takes away> > all the hope> > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Does it really matter > if your> > child is T-21 or MDS?> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > >

>> > > > > > > After reading the discussion about being properly > diagnosed with> > T-21 or MDS I have to ask...Does it really matter?> > > > > > >> > > > > > > I have not seen Nate's Karotype so I don't know how many cells> > were tested. I just trusted that he has T-21 or Down syndrome. Now after> > reading for the first time...I don't recall reading in any of the > articles I> > have read on Childhood Apraxia of Speech that this was common for > children> > with MDS. It makes me question wether Nate is really "straight up > T-21" (as> > his ENT had asked me years ago). Nate also has some delayed eating and> > extreme oral defensiveness also with CAS (not officially diagnosed > because> > his current SLP is not specialized in this area so she cannot >

diagnose it> > herself). Nate had a right parietal CVA perinatally so we do not know if> > this affected him in any way. He otherwise has met all his other > milestones> > in a very timely manner.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > However, if I was to have Nate retested with the 500 cells as> > standard and it showed MDS vs T-21 what real difference would this > make for> > Nate? Maybe I need to read up on MDS.... but wether or not he has > T-21 or> > MDS... he would still have Down sydnrome. Am I correct?> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Right now I do not think having an official diagnosis of > apraxia> > is needed as we are treating him as if he does have it.. However, if > I needed> > to get him more SLP that I feel would be needed I would seek it out.

> Right> > now I am comfortable with the amount of speech he is getting and I > am his> > "communication partner".> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Maybe my views are this because Nate is still in > preschool... .in> > time maybe it will be important??? ???> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>> >>

[Guest guest]

My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 3:01 PM

I got pregnant at 16 yrs old had my son Brent DS at 17 yrs old we did not find out he had DS til he was 2 1/2 months old. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel

From: "agirlnamedsuess21" <agirlnamedsuess21@ yahoo.com>

Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:45:05 -0000

To: <DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com>

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggs

It happened to me as well. But now I have a beautiful 11 year-old. :)I got pregnant in the same month and no problems. Actually, she was carried to 44 weeks.

[Guest guest]



That is true .....

No snow on my side of Missouri !!

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Does it really matter > if your> > child is T-21 or MDS?> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > > After reading the discussion about being properly > diagnosed with> > T-21 or MDS I have to ask...Does it really matter?> > > > > > >> > > > > > > I have not seen Nate's Karotype so I don't know how many cells> > were tested. I just trusted that he has T-21 or Down syndrome. Now after> > reading for the first time...I don't recall reading in any of the > articles I> > have read on Childhood Apraxia of Speech that this was common for > children> > with MDS. It makes me question wether Nate is really "straight up > T-21" (as> > his ENT had asked me years ago). Nate also has some delayed eating and> > extreme oral defensiveness also with CAS (not officially diagnosed > because> > his current SLP is not specialized in this area so she cannot > diagnose it> > herself). Nate had a right parietal CVA perinatally so we do not know if> > this affected him in any way. He otherwise has met all his other > milestones> > in a very timely manner.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > However, if I was to have Nate retested with the 500 cells as> > standard and it showed MDS vs T-21 what real difference would this > make for> > Nate? Maybe I need to read up on MDS.... but wether or not he has > T-21 or> > MDS... he would still have Down sydnrome. Am I correct?> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Right now I do not think having an official diagnosis of > apraxia> > is needed as we are treating him as if he does have it.. However, if > I needed> > to get him more SLP that I feel would be needed I would seek it out. > Right> > now I am comfortable with the amount of speech he is getting and I > am his> > "communication partner".> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Maybe my views are this because Nate is still in > preschool... .in> > time maybe it will be important??? ???> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>> >>

[Guest guest]

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing

developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?

>

> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will

be 25 this coming Thursday

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can remember my *mother* telling me that was the reason for autism.

I never heard a rebuttal either way and so I had to find out on my own about the

neurobiology of it.~

> >

> >

> >

> > Never heard that one before, but had that been a good theory, all

> > my kids would have autism. I'm still cold and everyone teases me

> > about going through the change and that I'll be having hot flashes

> > soon. My theory on that is....Yeah I might finally be " warm " for

> > a change. "

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hopefully my book will be completed before the end of the year. Thank you for asking.

I read something about PATH not quite sure if it was a program but I am interested in it. Do you or does anyone remember anything about it?

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:26 AM

I agree!and when do you think your book will be done?KathyR> What I hold to be true is that GOD chose me to be the mother of this precious child PERIOD.>  > was MEANT TO BE!!! ( title of book in progress) >

[Guest guest]

Yes indeed it seems like yesterday when he was born. He is mentally on a preschool level I'm guessing. ... he doesn't take any supplements other than Melatonin. The other medications he takes are for anxiety & behavior problems, thyroid issue, high triglycerides, prevention of bad side effects from the few psychotic drugs he takes, and for seizures..but he may be taken off of the seizure med soon. If you are curious to know the specific meds he takes currently, let me know. He just got 4 more teeth pulled this past Thursday..he had 5 pulled last January The dental surgeon says he will eventually lose the rest of his teeth..they are just falling apart. Other than the teeth probs, he is doing really good health-wise. He supposedly has a heart murmer but I don't believe his current dr. has heard it before--he has been living in a residential group

home since October '08 & the manager does keep me updated on his checkup's and such. He loves his home and friends there (there are 4 other disabled adults living with him).

My mom & I will be going to his birthday party on Thursday..we go visit him at least twice a month for at least 3 hours each time..take him to lunch and just hanging out w/us..we also call frequently and send him cards. I miss him SO very much but know he is being cared for in every way there and the staff just adore him!

Take care,

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >

[Guest guest]

Well, as far as getting pregnant again right away, don't let them tell you your body needs to heal, that isn't true. I have had 5 miscarriages and your most fertile time is the next fertile cycle you have following your miscarriage. Although, you may miscarry again it is still your most fertile time. I did miscarry one time two in a row, but went on to have more children. Our daughter with ds is #4 of my 6 children. I had her when I was 34.

Caroline

 

I did get pg after a D & C and lost that baby too..Doctor said it was to early and after a D & C your body needs to heal..you should wait at least 3 months.

 

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggs

 

You know...if you really want to get *pregnant*, the easiest time to do this is within a month after a D & C (assuming that those who miscarry also have a D & C afterwards). Everything is at optimal conditions for a pregancy ten. But then they may have told you to wait so your body could regain some strength.

[Guest guest]

Don't mean to pry but why is your son supposedly going to lose all his teeth?

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess21@ yahoo.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >

[Guest guest]



My sister that lives in a home had 4 teeth left so they admitted her to the hospital and removed them since she wasn't able to really use them to eat. She now gets all pureed food. I know growing up with her her teeth were never brushed as she had sensory problems. Without taking care of them they just got lots of decay and started to fall apart.

Jen

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >

[Guest guest]

A D & C is a surgical procedure and should not be taken lightly. After one you should not insert anything into the v area, be it to douche,use tampons,or have sexual intercourse.

Its at your Dr's discretion as to whether or not u should resume to have sexual intercourse in hopes of conceiving.

Although most menstrual cycles should resume anywhere from 2 to 6 wks.,it is still unknown when exact ovulation will return. Some women may bleed more than 2 wks.

Risks and/or Complications associated with a D & C can be hemorrhaging,infection in the uterus or other pelvic organs, perforation or puncture to the uterus, laceration or weakening of the cervix,scarring of the uterus or cervix,and/or the procedure may need to be repeated.

So please do take care of your body.Give it time to heal.

D-dilation-is to open up the cervix

C-curettage-is to remove the contents of the uterus by scrapping the uterine wall with a curette instrument or by a suction curettage (vaccuum aspirator)

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

I did get pg after a D & C and lost that baby too..Doctor said it was to early and after a D & C your body needs to heal..you should wait at least 3 months.

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggs

You know...if you really want to get *pregnant*, the easiest time to do this is within a month after a D & C (assuming that those who miscarry also have a D & C afterwards). Everything is at optimal conditions for a pregancy ten. But then they may have told you to wait so your body could regain some strength.

[Guest guest]

So sorry to hear that. Its so important that our children are taught early on to care for their teeth. Can u imagine the pain associated with decay? If they are unable to care for their teeth their care giver should be resonsible for this as well.

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess21@ yahoo.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I wrote about PATH on my blog.  You can check it out there. 

www.suemayer-specialneedsmom.blogspot.com

Sue Mayer

Mom to Sam (9) with Down syndrome, Brain Injury, Apraxia,

Dysphagia, Respiratory/Immune Issues and Bi-Lateral Conductive Hearing Loss or

as I like to say “Yada, Yada,Yadaâ€

www.suemayer-specialneedsmom.blogspot.com

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of matthewsmom

Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:00 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggs

Hopefully my book will be completed before the end of

the year. Thank you for asking.

I read something about PATH not quite sure if it was a

program but I am interested in it. Do you or does anyone remember anything

about it?

smom

" Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart,

there is hope... "

" I cannot do everything, but still I can do

something. " Ms. Helen Keller

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggs

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:26 AM

I agree!

and when do you think your book will be done?

KathyR

> What I hold to be true is that GOD chose me to be the mother of

this precious child PERIOD.

> Â

> was MEANT TO BE!!! ( title of book in progress)

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

From: Kathy R <kratkiewicz@ gmail.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:26 AM

I agree!and when do you think your book will be done?KathyR> What I hold to be true is that GOD chose me to be the mother of this precious child PERIOD.>  > was MEANT TO BE!!! ( title of book in progress) >

[Guest guest]

Really enjoyed ur blog.

I done pretty much the same with since he was about 3 yrs.old.Everything was labeled in our house. There are still some here and there. I even have GRACE written on a poster board (small one) above our table and he reads it.

Same concept used in my bathroom and his about standing to pee,putting lid up,lid down, LOL!! (had to teach him that!!) wiping his behind WELL,washing his hands (make me some bubbles I use to tell him!) washing his face,brushing his teeth,tongue,(still working on flossing),using his own handtowels,bathtowels,combing his hair.All of that he has mastered.

We are still having difficulty when it comes to shampooing his hair.Sometimes he will gladly put shampoo in his hands to wash his hair then somedays he won't.I laminated a pic of a boy shampooing his hair w/a happy face and another w/a sad face.Majority has ruled thus far using this.

He attends school and is in 6th grade. His chores are gathering all the trash the eve before trash day and cleaning out the trashcan,drying it then bagging it. Reluctantly of course, but it gets done. NO matter how SLOW he choses to do it! Separating his clothing to get ready to wash and setting the dial. He will remove his clothes put them in the dryer and set it then resume to whatever he was doing before.He washes dishes twice a week and will sometimes opt for more.I do supervise him while in the kitchen washing.

We all learn each day what will work and won't work.Its fun at times and brings tears to my eyes at other times especially when I see him 'just do things without being told' and all along telling everyone his mind does work!!! His speech may not be that intelligible,he may not have mastered subtraction,may or may not attend college,etc.. but common sense and playing pranks he does have!!

Am grateful and thankful for .

Just got carried away....

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

From: Kathy R <kratkiewicz@ gmail.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:26 AM

I agree!and when do you think your book will be done?KathyR> What I hold to be true is that GOD chose me to be the mother of this precious child PERIOD.>  > was MEANT TO BE!!! ( title of book in progress) >

[Guest guest]

A quick question for mathewsmom.  What age did you first start making

him responsible for his assigned chores?  Just looking for a target age

to shoot for I guess.  I can hardly wait for the day my kiddos are

doing more to help around the house and learning how to be independent

at the same time of course!

~~~~~~

If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious

values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all

reality has spiritual control.

~~~~ Luther King, Jr.

 

Really enjoyed ur blog.

 

I done pretty much the same with since he was

about 3 yrs.old.Everything was labeled in our house. There are still

some here and there. I even have GRACE written on a poster board (small

one) above our table and he reads it.

 

Same concept used in my bathroom and his about standing to

pee,putting lid up,lid down, LOL!! (had to teach him that!!) wiping his

behind WELL,washing his hands (make me some bubbles I use to tell him!)

washing his face,brushing his teeth,tongue,(still working on

flossing),using his own handtowels,bathtowels,combing his hair.All

of that he has mastered.

 

We are still having difficulty when it comes to shampooing

his hair.Sometimes he will gladly put shampoo in his hands to wash his

hair then somedays he won't.I laminated a pic of a boy shampooing his

hair w/a happy face and another w/a sad face.Majority has ruled thus

far using this.

 

He attends school and is in 6th grade. His chores are

gathering all the trash the eve before trash day and cleaning out the

trashcan,drying it then bagging it. Reluctantly of course, but it gets

done. NO matter how SLOW he choses to do it! Separating his clothing to

get ready to wash and setting the dial. He will remove his clothes put

them in the dryer and set it then resume to whatever he was doing

before.He washes dishes twice a week and will sometimes opt for more.I

do supervise him while in the kitchen washing.

 

We all learn each day what will work and won't work.Its

fun at times and brings tears to my eyes at other times especially when

I see him 'just do things without being told' and all along telling

everyone his mind does work!!! His speech may not be that intelligible,he

may not have mastered subtraction,may or may not attend

college,etc.. but common sense and playing pranks he does have!!

 

Am grateful and thankful for .

 

Just got carried away....

smom

"Where

there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

 

"I

cannot do everything, but still I can do something."  Ms. Helen Keller

 

From: Sue Mayer <suelmayerearthlink (DOT) net>

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Old eggs

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 11:14 PM

 

Hi,

 

I wrote about PATH

on my blog.  You can check it out there.  www.suemayer-

specialneedsmom. blogspot. com

 

Sue Mayer

Mom to Sam (9) with

Down syndrome, Brain Injury, Apraxia, Dysphagia, Respiratory/ Immune

Issues and Bi-Lateral Conductive Hearing Loss or as I like to say

“Yada, Yada,Yadaâ€

www.suemayer-

specialneedsmom. blogspot. com

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I got him busy when he was 7yrs. old and by the time he was 8 he was a veteran. He was very stubborn still is once in awhile,but once he knew this was expected and there were no ins or outs it just WAS. It was done.

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

From: Sue Mayer <suelmayer@earthlink .net>Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 11:14 PM

Hi,

I wrote about PATH on my blog. You can check it out there. www.suemayer- specialneedsmom. blogspot. com

Sue Mayer

Mom to Sam (9) with Down syndrome, Brain Injury, Apraxia, Dysphagia, Respiratory/ Immune Issues and Bi-Lateral Conductive Hearing Loss or as I like to say “Yada, Yada,Yada†www.suemayer- specialneedsmom. blogspot. com

[Guest guest]

His teeth have always been fragile. He has seen a dentist regularly since he was 5 or so but it was always hard to brush his teeth completely, plus my family history of bad teeth doesn't help. And I found out recently that the Depakote he took for about 5 yrs. damages teeth!! I had no idea that was a side effect of it..no research i made said that. He doesn't take Depakote anymore but the damage is already done I am not sure how many teeth he has left but the dental surgeon said that the repairs he did make won't last and he will eventually have to get the rest pulled. I hate that this has happened and even 'tho he doesn't eat a lot of food with texture, I want him to keep the same cute smile he's always had. His favorite food is any kind of pasta esp. spaghetti n' meatballs

I can't wait to celebrate his birthday on Thursday..my little man loves parties..haha..seeing him happy just makes my days so much brighter!

. proud mom of 3 sons..

From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess21@ yahoo.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >

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Thanks, I sure will I am not sure what his lunch will be but last year they ordered pizza & he had salad as well...he cannot chew pizza well but just eats the topping..LOL.

From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess21@ yahoo.com>Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: Old eggsTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comDate: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:53 AM

25!! Wow!! Does it seem like just yesterday he was born? How is he doing developmental wise and do things get better as he grows older?>> My son was 10 weeks old when we got confirmation that he had DS. He will be 25 this coming Thursday > Â > >