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Topic: DS Book Club THIS THURS! |
jennifergg
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Forum: General Posted: October 17 2006, 9:39 AM Subject: DS Book Club THIS THURS!
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Just a reminder for those of you reading for book club, the discussion begins THIS THURSDAY! and we now have our own space in the Book Club Forum.
For those of you know don't already know, the boo ... |
Topic: Watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition Sunday! |
jennifergg
Replies: 10
Views: 301
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Forum: General Posted: October 15 2006, 9:13 PM Subject: Watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition Sunday!
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Is anybody watching this show? It is making me cry. The mom is AWESOME. I love it! |
Topic: She can do it, but WON'T! |
jennifergg
Replies: 19
Views: 322
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 11 2006, 2:39 PM Subject: She can do it, but WON'T!
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We are in exactly the same spot with Avery. I've tried everything and he just won't go. I am learning a whole new meaning to patience...(mine, not his.) Just wanted you to know I feel your frustrati ... |
Topic: Vitamins |
jennifergg
Replies: 1
Views: 70
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 11 2006, 2:36 PM Subject: Vitamins
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Great question. This is really a hot-button topic. The moms who do nutritional therapy swear by it, the moms who don't swear by that decision, too. Just FYI there is a complete forum on this subjec ... |
Topic: Rookie question regarding DS |
jennifergg
Replies: 6
Views: 318
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 11 2006, 1:22 PM Subject: Rookie question regarding DS
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I'm gonna PM Courtney, now that she's home, and see what her take on this is...I'm really curious... |
Topic: just finished the book, a few thoughts/questions |
jennifergg
Replies: 7
Views: 236
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Forum: The Book Club Posted: October 10 2006, 7:01 PM Subject: just finished the book, a few thoughts/questions
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What a tremendous post. And I can already tell that I am going to really enjoy book discussions here. I never really thought about the adoption angle of the Memory Keeper's Daughter, and all of the ... |
Topic: Need input..,writing article on DS |
jennifergg
Replies: 6
Views: 190
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Forum: General Posted: October 09 2006, 10:45 AM Subject: Need input..,writing article on DS
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I LOVE it when moms write about their actual lives, versus the ones people think we have, or predicted we'd have! Way to go!
For us, the main things are: Avery would be happy all the time (he is ... |
Topic: Good news about the DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 14
Views: 277
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Forum: General Posted: October 07 2006, 12:34 PM Subject: Good news about the DS Book Club
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Yes, go ahead and read the book to the end. While you are reading, jot down anything you are particularly moved by, or interested in, or have a question about. As part of your reading, be sure to ch ... |
Topic: Good news about the DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 14
Views: 277
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Forum: General Posted: October 07 2006, 10:24 AM Subject: Good news about the DS Book Club
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Isn't it awesome? I'd hoped she'd participate, but didn't want to say anything until I knew for sure. Her publisher is the parent company of my publisher, and I had a little help that way getting he ... |
Topic: Rookie question regarding DS |
jennifergg
Replies: 6
Views: 318
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 06 2006, 6:32 PM Subject: Rookie question regarding DS
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You know who could answer this brilliantly is Courtney. I think she is still in the hospital with her son, but maybe she'll chime in later.
This is the short answer: for the same reason our kids d ... |
Topic: Name of the lady writing the book about Ds Pls help |
jennifergg
Replies: 6
Views: 203
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 06 2006, 6:25 PM Subject: Name of the lady writing the book about Ds Pls help
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Maybe it was me? I'm writing a book called ROADMAP TO HOLLAND. I haven't posted writing here, but I've posted a link to my website at www.jennifergrafgroneberg.com. I love a good mystery! I hope y ... |
Topic: Good news about the DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 14
Views: 277
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Forum: General Posted: October 06 2006, 1:07 PM Subject: Good news about the DS Book Club
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Hello everyone!
I have some wonderful news---Kim Edwards, author of the MEMORY KEEPER'S DAUGHTER, has agreed to participate in the online discussion of her book in October! What a treat for us all ... |
Topic: General Info and tentative schedule |
jennifergg
Replies: 0
Views: 115
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Forum: The Book Club Posted: October 04 2006, 3:43 PM Subject: General Info and tentative schedule
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Hello fellow readers!
Here we are in our roomy new space!
Just a quick recap:
The book club will begin discussing each selection on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month. We will continue the dis ... |
Topic: DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 20
Views: 445
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Forum: General Posted: October 04 2006, 3:32 PM Subject: DS Book Club
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Hooray! We have our own little space! Thank you, Tom! |
Topic: Hey! |
jennifergg
Replies: 26
Views: 465
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Forum: General Posted: October 02 2006, 10:47 AM Subject: Hey!
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Oh I just love it. Koby and I feel the same way about hospitals. I know it's hard to be the mom, but I love love love Koby's spunk. In the long run, it will serve him well.
Glad to know you are ... |
Topic: Expecting Adam- book- questions |
jennifergg
Replies: 17
Views: 493
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Forum: General Posted: October 02 2006, 10:44 AM Subject: Expecting Adam- book- questions
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Don't know if you've seen the thread about the book club, but if you are a reader, I wanted to mention it! We will be discussing EXPECTING ADAM in December, just FYI.
I really loved Martha Beck' ... |
Topic: Are there any homeschoolers on here? |
jennifergg
Replies: 6
Views: 273
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 01 2006, 11:49 AM Subject: Are there any homeschoolers on here?
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Hello!
We homeschool too! My oldest is almost eight, and he's been home the whole time. My twin three-year-olds (one has DS) are messing around with preschool stuff at home, now. We just decline ... |
Topic: New to DS, need info overload |
jennifergg
Replies: 10
Views: 411
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Forum: Questions Posted: October 01 2006, 11:41 AM Subject: New to DS, need info overload
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Hello!
You are going through so much right now. It must seem like a lot to sort out.
I can't help with the medical issues; we have been relatively healthy. I can help you learn what life is ... |
Topic: A link to some information |
jennifergg
Replies: 4
Views: 169
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Forum: General Posted: October 01 2006, 11:31 AM Subject: A link to some information
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Awesome! Thanks for the info. I try to get all of us to eat well, but we've been slipping...time for a diet makeover!!! This is a great nudge in the right direction. |
Topic: Elmo funeral |
jennifergg
Replies: 22
Views: 666
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Forum: General Posted: October 01 2006, 11:29 AM Subject: Elmo funeral
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"Crispy Elmo" is too funny... |
Topic: Koby's Update Again from Sat! |
jennifergg
Replies: 45
Views: 806
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Forum: General Posted: October 01 2006, 11:26 AM Subject: Koby's Update Again from Sat!
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Wonderful news! |
Topic: DS Book Club Book for October is Memory Keeper's Daughter |
jennifergg
Replies: 15
Views: 377
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Forum: General Posted: September 28 2006, 3:42 PM Subject: DS Book Club Book for October is Memory Keeper's Daughter
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Hello!
To anyone and everyone interested in participating, the very first DS Book Club book and discussion is on Memory Keeper's Daughter, by Kim Edwards (Penguin).
Please read the book, jot do ... |
Topic: DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 20
Views: 445
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Forum: General Posted: September 28 2006, 3:30 PM Subject: DS Book Club
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Okay, let's do it!
I am suggesting this:
October: MEMORY KEEPER'S DAUGHTER, by Kim Edwards
November: ANGEL BEHIND THE ROCKING CHAIR, by Pam Vredveldt
December: EXPECTING ADAM
Memory K ... |
Topic: We're getting a Spinoza Bear! |
jennifergg
Replies: 8
Views: 306
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Forum: General Posted: September 28 2006, 3:20 PM Subject: We're getting a Spinoza Bear!
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I don't even know what a Spinoza Bear is...pathetic, I admit. Could someone explain it to me? |
Topic: Question from a PROUD DAD? |
jennifergg
Replies: 37
Views: 1113
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Forum: General Posted: September 28 2006, 3:13 PM Subject: Question from a PROUD DAD?
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Hi Courtney! Good to hear your thoughts. And you bring up a very interesting point...your ages, and people not allowing you your own feelings. Well I have that too, and I am forty, and a mom of thr ... |
Topic: Some advise about husband |
jennifergg
Replies: 15
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Forum: General Posted: September 27 2006, 11:23 AM Subject: Some advise about husband
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Well at our house we BOTH didn't want to go, at least the first year. So we didn't. We have never been "joiners" or big on parades, etc. and the idea of going three hours to be in a parade ... |
Topic: Question from a PROUD DAD? |
jennifergg
Replies: 37
Views: 1113
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Forum: General Posted: September 27 2006, 11:11 AM Subject: Question from a PROUD DAD?
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Hi Proud Dad!
I've been thinking about you and your family and will continue to through Friday.
As to your question, I can only tell you my experience. I didn't know about the DX until five da ... |
Topic: I have to have surgery !!! |
jennifergg
Replies: 32
Views: 691
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Forum: General Posted: September 26 2006, 9:25 PM Subject: I have to have surgery !!!
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Wow. What rotten news. I am glad you will be able to go to the Buddy Walk, and I will keep a good thought for you and your family. Isn't that the truth of it...you're more worried about your family ... |
Topic: WOOOO HOOOO!!! GET PRAYING! PLEASE |
jennifergg
Replies: 19
Views: 406
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Forum: General Posted: September 26 2006, 9:19 PM Subject: WOOOO HOOOO!!! GET PRAYING! PLEASE
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Yes. Friday it is. Glad the change was changed back. |
Topic: DS Book Club |
jennifergg
Replies: 20
Views: 445
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Forum: General Posted: September 26 2006, 9:17 PM Subject: DS Book Club
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As some of you might remember, I posted a thread on this topic over the summer and then got horribly busy with, well, summer. But I am still interested in trying to do something like an online book c ... |
Topic: Compiled Ds facts for awareness and trivia |
jennifergg
Replies: 9
Views: 317
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Forum: General Posted: September 26 2006, 9:08 PM Subject: Compiled Ds facts for awareness and trivia
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Oh this is just a fantastic list. Would you mind if I shared it with the ladies working on publicity for the book, "Gifts, How Children with Down Syndrome Have Enriched Our Lives"? I am no ... |
Topic: Love and Learning? |
jennifergg
Replies: 3
Views: 311
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Forum: Garage Sale/Exchange Posted: September 26 2006, 7:14 PM Subject: Love and Learning?
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Thank you so much! As it happens, we are a homeschooling family and I am familiar with NATTHAN but only a little. Great suggestion! We are in Montana and I am finding services to be a challenge now ... |
Topic: What do you say to others? |
jennifergg
Replies: 26
Views: 962
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Forum: Questions Posted: September 05 2006, 10:48 AM Subject: What do you say to others?
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Well Vonda, I love the t-shirt idea! It is perfect...
And yes, we get a lot of stares, too. I have twin boys, so that only adds to the confusion, because they look sooo different, and yet they lo ... |
Topic: sad |
jennifergg
Replies: 11
Views: 520
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Forum: General Posted: August 30 2006, 10:32 AM Subject: sad
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oohh blood boiling over here. I just posted a reply to that blog...check it out if you feel like it and let me know how I did. It was originally much longer with more of my feelings and words like D ... |
Topic: Newborn hearing test |
jennifergg
Replies: 18
Views: 435
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Forum: Questions Posted: August 29 2006, 11:29 AM Subject: Newborn hearing test
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Avery failed the test a bunch of times in his left ear. He was referred for a BAER test which was a disaster...the audiologist told us not to feed him and not to let him sleep so that when he was tes ... |
Topic: Ciarra hurt herself :( |
jennifergg
Replies: 19
Views: 627
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Forum: General Posted: August 29 2006, 11:21 AM Subject: Ciarra hurt herself :(
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I'm so sorry! I hope the appointment goes well...I'll keep a good thought. |
Topic: World Down Syndrome Congress report |
jennifergg
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Forum: General Posted: August 29 2006, 11:19 AM Subject: World Down Syndrome Congress report
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Oh you lucky gal, I am envious. Some day we will make it to one of the conferences, fingers crossed...
Thanks for sharing the quote. What a smart man! |
Topic: Love and Learning? |
jennifergg
Replies: 3
Views: 311
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Forum: Garage Sale/Exchange Posted: August 25 2006, 4:51 PM Subject: Love and Learning?
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I'd like to try this program, so if anyone has any that I can use/buy/trade for, please let me know?
Thanks! |
Topic: on the subject of therapy... |
jennifergg
Replies: 9
Views: 358
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Forum: Questions Posted: August 25 2006, 4:44 PM Subject: on the subject of therapy...
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We started at six months, because before then, I was too overwhelmed. I do think I should have started sooner. PT will help you with body positioning and things to watch for, so you can be informed. ... |
Topic: Orthotics Question |
jennifergg
Replies: 5
Views: 259
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Forum: Questions Posted: August 25 2006, 4:38 PM Subject: Orthotics Question
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We get our SureSteps Monday. I'll post about how they work out. Our PT reviewed all the info and actually called the company...she loves them. We are her first client to try them and I found out ab ... |
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