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Topic: pregnant after down syndrome |
Cindy
Replies: 9
Views: 883
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Forum: Questions Posted: February 04 2003, 11:56 AM Subject: pregnant after down syndrome
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Hi Ladies!!
I haven't been on this board in a long time......just had a moment today and thought I'd see what was happening.
I have four children: Kendal - 15; Jordan - 13; Kortney (ds) 11; and ... |
Topic: Is "mentally retarded" seen as a bad word? |
Cindy
Replies: 65
Views: 10541
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Forum: Questions Posted: July 12 2001, 5:23 PM Subject: I'm stunned!
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Hello All!
It's been a while since I've logged on and read the posts. Looks like there's been a lot of 'interesting' comments floating around. My question is this...........Tom??!! Are you out t ... |
Topic: My wandering son! |
Cindy
Replies: 4
Views: 652
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Forum: Questions Posted: May 04 2001, 8:28 PM Subject: My wandering son!
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| My Kortney was also a 'runner'. Not to mention the fact that she was diagnosed with ADHD!!! Along with the DS and health issues, this just about took me over the edge!! We would be standing in McDo ... |
Topic: THE PINTO IS HOME. |
Cindy
Replies: 18
Views: 2457
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Forum: Introductions Posted: January 25 2001, 9:38 AM Subject: THE PINTO IS HOME.
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Jef and Shannon, So wonderful to hear the news regarding Joey! The doctors at Riley Hospital are really great! (When you need them! ha)
It sounds like things are going better for you. It won't b ... |
Topic: INTRODUCTION |
Cindy
Replies: 1
Views: 477
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Forum: Introductions Posted: January 25 2001, 9:33 AM Subject: INTRODUCTION
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Glad to meet you Annie!!
I know what you mean..........I was 22 years old when my daughter Kortney was born. I had two 'normal' children who were 3 & 1 at the time. It was really difficult. W ... |
Topic: Potty training????? |
Cindy
Replies: 3
Views: 584
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Forum: Questions Posted: January 23 2001, 7:57 AM Subject: Potty training?????
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Jennifer,
Hi, We were very fortunate with Kortney and the potty training. I became pregnant when Kortney was 2 1/2 yrs old. I had put off potty training due to all of the health issues that we w ... |
Topic: Reintroducing myself |
Cindy
Replies: 5
Views: 843
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Forum: Introductions Posted: January 21 2001, 4:39 PM Subject: Reintroducing myself
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Hi Vonda!!!
Glad to hear from you! I, like Ingrid, wondered where you'd been hiding!! Now we know that you've been a little 'busy'! Congratulations on the addition of your new baby girl! I'm su ... |
Topic: My angel was just born! |
Cindy
Replies: 6
Views: 882
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Forum: Introductions Posted: January 21 2001, 4:30 PM Subject: My angel was just born!
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| Hi Cristina! So wonderful to hear of your newest addition. I am 'another' mom of four!! There are several of us out there! ha Of course, it's been a while since we did the 'baby thing'. My childr ... |
Topic: VSD surgery? |
Cindy
Replies: 3
Views: 666
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Forum: Questions Posted: December 31 2000, 4:27 PM Subject: VSD surgery?
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| Hello, Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Mallory! What a special time of year to have a baby! I'm sure however, that it's been abusy time for you to adjust to a new baby....much less the ... |
Topic: finacial help |
Cindy
Replies: 8
Views: 1242
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Forum: Questions Posted: December 12 2000, 10:26 AM Subject: finacial help
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| I agree with everyone above! My daughter Kortney is 9 now. At one month of age she entered the early intervention program in our area. I have never had to pay for speech, pt or ot. It has been cov ... |
Topic: Hello |
Cindy
Replies: 15
Views: 2349
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Forum: Introductions Posted: November 28 2000, 6:36 PM Subject: Hello
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Welcome Elizabeth!! So glad you found this site. There are some wonderful people here to lend an ear if you have any questions.
I, too, am a 'mom to four'. My 3rd child, Kortney was born with ds. ... |
Topic: Mikey's in the hospital |
Cindy
Replies: 6
Views: 1053
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Forum: Introductions Posted: November 17 2000, 11:31 AM Subject: Mikey's in the hospital
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| Been there......done that!!! I pray that Mikey will be out of the hospital and feeling better before Thanksgiving. It's no fun to be ill during the holidays! My daughter Kortney has been having some ... |
Topic: Heather's son Ian |
Cindy
Replies: 6
Views: 888
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Forum: Introductions Posted: October 28 2000, 3:22 PM Subject: Heather's son Ian
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What a beautiful photo!!! Ian is gorgeous! How proud you must be! Thanks for sharing Ian with us! Best wishes to you and your family!
God Bless, Cindy |
Topic: Need Your Opinons: Do I Bring Jordan? |
Cindy
Replies: 9
Views: 1373
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Forum: General Posted: October 25 2000, 7:59 AM Subject: Need Your Opinons: Do I Bring Jordan?
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| I am in agreement with everyone else. You might want to think about having someone 'watch' Jordan while you give all of the 'specifics' about DS. Then bring her in the last half for the 'this is REA ... |
Topic: new son |
Cindy
Replies: 3
Views: 786
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Forum: General Posted: October 14 2000, 1:51 PM Subject: new son
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Greetings! Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. This website is wonderful! I wish that I had been able to 'log on' when my daughter was born 9 years ago!
We hope you keep us ... |
Topic: Glad to Get In! |
Cindy
Replies: 4
Views: 1459
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Forum: Forum Comments and Ideas Posted: October 09 2000, 9:34 AM Subject: Same here!
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| I too, had problems logging on to this site. Glad things are back in working order. |
Topic: My angel Hazel |
Cindy
Replies: 19
Views: 3380
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Forum: General Posted: September 22 2000, 6:47 PM Subject: My angel Hazel
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| I am so sorry for your loss. I know that many of us have come close to this, however, it does not compare with the real thing. Four months sounds like such a short time in the 'scheme' of things. H ... |
Topic: Tracheostomy |
Cindy
Replies: 6
Views: 1057
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Forum: General Posted: August 31 2000, 7:57 AM Subject: Tracheostomy
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| Fiona, My daughter Kortney, went through numerous health problems within the first year of life. We suffered through heart surgeries, respitory problems, and so many others. At around 7 months of a ... |
Topic: Never thought I'd see this day...... |
Cindy
Replies: 2
Views: 520
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Forum: Brags Posted: August 22 2000, 9:36 PM Subject: Never thought I'd see this day......
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My daughter Kortney turned '9' years old today!!! I can hardly believe it. Seems like yesterday that she was just born.
Each time I read a post from a new mom or dad, I relive that time in my lif ... |
Topic: School for three year old |
Cindy
Replies: 7
Views: 1575
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Forum: Education Posted: August 16 2000, 5:52 PM Subject: School for three year old
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Hello, Sorry I've been on vacation and haven't had a chance to 'catch up' on all of the posts.
My daughter has been in a program since she was born. It started with the home based therapy, which ... |
Topic: anyone have older DS children? long... |
Cindy
Replies: 5
Views: 948
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Forum: General Posted: August 16 2000, 1:22 PM Subject: anyone have older DS children? long...
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Susie,
Hello and welcome to this site. I admire the fact, that as a step-parent, you're looking for some answers/direction. My daughter is turning 9 on the 22nd of this month. We have been extre ... |
Topic: Picture of Courtney! |
Cindy
Replies: 11
Views: 1839
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 20 2000, 9:42 AM Subject: Picture of Courtney!
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How cute is she!!!!!! Your Courtney reminds me of 'my' Kortney when she was that age.......long hair, glasses and most importantly, fingernail polish! ha
Cindy |
Topic: Hi, I'm Vicky |
Cindy
Replies: 4
Views: 692
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 10 2000, 9:58 PM Subject: Hi, I'm Vicky
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Hi Vicki! Glad you visited this site. I agree with Sherri regarding the birthday party.....go with what feels comfortable to you.
My daughter, Kortney's, first year (and next three) weren't all t ... |
Topic: Our introduction |
Cindy
Replies: 3
Views: 644
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 09 2000, 1:33 PM Subject: Our introduction
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Sherri,
Good to hear from you. I truly hope that Jared's recovery will go smoothly for you all. Sorry to hear about your father's bone cancer. Unfortunately, I know several people who have had t ... |
Topic: Picture of Bob's Daughter Julia |
Cindy
Replies: 7
Views: 923
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 07 2000, 5:33 PM Subject: Picture of Bob's Daughter Julia
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Julia is a beautiful little girl! She's lucky to have a Daddy who is so involved in her life!
Cindy |
Topic: Our Intro! |
Cindy
Replies: 6
Views: 892
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 07 2000, 5:30 PM Subject: Our Intro!
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Judi,
As I've said before, my hat is off to you!!! I know that many of us think that raising 'one' child with DS is hard some days. Can't imagine two. However, I think looking at it from the o ... |
Topic: Picture of Cindy's daughter Kortney |
Cindy
Replies: 2
Views: 555
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 07 2000, 5:21 PM Subject: Picture of Cindy's daughter Kortney
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Thanks Tom, for helping me out!
Cindy |
Topic: Here's Alex (pic included!) |
Cindy
Replies: 7
Views: 987
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 04 2000, 10:08 PM Subject: Here's Alex (pic included!)
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I'm with MM.......How 'do' we get our photos posted on this site? Do we send them to you Tom? Or do it ourselves?
Cindy |
Topic: Picture of Anna's son Joey |
Cindy
Replies: 4
Views: 740
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 04 2000, 4:42 PM Subject: Joey
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Anna, Joey is absolutely ADORABLE! He's so cute. Those bright, shiny eyes look ready to take on the world!
Best of luck to you and yours!
Cindy |
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