DownSyn Forum

lauren · Posted: August 05 2006, 2:16 PM Post subject: Introducing the Huy Family

Hello everyone! Our son Cooper was born on July 1st. We have 2 other children. We live in Nashville TN. Are there any other families from around here? Very excited about meeting other families that are going through the same emotions as we are. By the way, how do I add a photo?

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Lauren Huy
Mom to
Sellars 2/4/98
Maddox 5/18/04
Cooper(DS) 7/1/06

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twyceborn · Posted: August 05 2006, 2:46 PM Post subject:

Lauren, welcome to the most wonderful family on the net!!!! You will find that all the people here are so incredibly loving. Can't wait to see pictures of little Cooper and the rest of the family.

As far as posting a picture.... you need a link to post it. I put my pictures in Photobucket and then copy and paste. If you don't figure it out, just let us know. Someone will help you even more.

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

Carson's Mom · Posted: August 05 2006, 2:52 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome to the site. Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. We love pictures. If you need help posting, go to the photos section and at the top there are instructions on how to do it. I can't wait to hear more about you and your family.

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Kayla, Callan(5), Kenna (3), Carson 1 yr,

Koby'sMommy · Posted: August 05 2006, 3:01 PM Post subject:

HEY Lauren! COngrats on the birth of your baby boY!
A lady on here named Renee Garcia (her SN is CAMommy2KJ) SHe lives in Clarkesville TN, but is in Nashville often adn would GLADLY come meet you! SHe is super sweet and would be sooo inspiring and helpful to you...and Fun to be around! I will let her know youposted in case she doens't see! Welcome to the board...just jump right in! We are like a family here, the more the Merrier!-Courtney

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Courtney-Wife to Chris- Mommy to Koby (12/16/04)

"I am careful not to confuse Excellence with Perfection.Excellence I can reach for; Perfection is God's Business" -Michael J.Fox

CAmommy2KJ · Posted: August 05 2006, 3:05 PM Post subject:

Welcome Lauren!
And congratulations on the birth of Cooper! We live in Clarksville, about an hour from Nashville, but we go to Vandy quite often. Have you hooked up with the Down syndrome association of Middle Tennessee yet? They are a wonderful resource! We also have a few other families here in the Nashville area! Feel free to email me any time CAmommy2KJ@aol.com. I can't wait to get to know you guys better!

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~Renee~
Mommy to:
Kassidy (11.4.99)
(My soccer playin drama queen)
Kameron (11.3.01)
(My soccer playin cookie monster)
Kennedy (5.16.04)(ds)
(Lookin cute in her designer genes)
Baby K (EDD:5.17.07)
(Whatever will we name him/her?)

D is for Down syndrome
Kennedy's caringbridge page
Our family website
Down syndrome awareness products!

Nicola · Posted: August 05 2006, 4:23 PM Post subject:

oops post went in twice so i will delete this one

Nicola · Posted: August 05 2006, 4:23 PM Post subject:

(I just used the url that you had and clicked on the IMG tag on the form for posting before and after the url address. You might like to go back into photobucket and click edit and then reduce the size)

Hi and welcome. Your kids are sooo beautiful!!!!! Looking forward to getting to know you.

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Mum to Brendan 12, Chiara 10, Kiernan 9, Aidan 7, Lachlan 5, Gianna 22 Jan 03 (DS) and Sienna 18 Jan 05

hannah · Posted: August 05 2006, 8:32 PM Post subject:

Lauren,

Welcome! Your children are beautiful! I have an 18mos old-Hannah. We're just down the highway from you in Murfreesboro!! Hannah sees a few specialist at Vanderbilt! Would love to meet up sometime!

Cooper is gorgeous! Congrats!

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Beth
Hannah(ds)1.19.05

Cameron · Posted: August 05 2006, 9:16 PM Post subject:

Hi! We also live in Murfreesboro, not far from Nashville at all! Maybe we can all get together soon! Congratulations on Cooper! All of the kids are cuties!

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Rae

Brooke 4/1/03 and Cameron (ds) 4/8/05

lilpayton · Posted: August 05 2006, 9:25 PM Post subject:

Welcome to the board and congratulations on the birth of your little angel!! Your kids are ADORABLE! I'm sure you are already aware that you will find Downsyn to be an invaluable resource. There is always someone here to answer pretty any question that is out there and that is so comforting! In addition to offering a whole lot of support, that is! Can't wait to hear more about your family!

PS...I LOVE that name, Cooper! Hmm...might have to add that to my boy name list!! Smile

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Bethany
Mommy to Mason (1/13/04) and Payton (DS) (1/7/06)

Website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paytonbalsis
Buddy walk page: http://join.buddywalk.org/site/TR?px=1159228&pg=personal&fr_id=1400

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance."

jooniper · Posted: August 05 2006, 9:50 PM Post subject:

Welcome, welcome!! Your kids are beautiful. Looking forward to getting to know you!

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Gillian
wife to Sergei and mom to Elaina (6), Zoya (4) and Polina (04/05/06 Ds)

kellyrimmer · Posted: August 05 2006, 11:40 PM Post subject:

Hello!!! We live in Atwood, Tn about 1hour and a half from Nashville. I will be in Nashville on the 31st to take Alexis to the DS Clinic at Vandy. Om so glad you joined and you will love this site. It really helps. Cant wait to get to know more about you and your family. Congrats on Cooper and you have beautiful children

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Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06

Laurieannie · Posted: August 05 2006, 11:41 PM Post subject:

Lauren, welcome and to repeat what others have said, your kids are beautiful! You will find a lot of support here, and answers to any questions. Congratulations of the birth of Cooper!

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Laurie- wife to Wayne
mom to Kate-22, Micah-5 and Reuben(ds)4/21/04

If you treat an individual as he is, he will stay as he is; but if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be. ~Goethe

keri · Posted: August 06 2006, 1:22 AM Post subject:

Hello and welcome, your kids are just beautiful

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Keri Mom to:
Sydney 9-25-01
Jack 2-10-03
Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06

Tigger · Posted: August 06 2006, 5:06 AM Post subject:

Congratulations on Cooper's birth. Your kids are gorgeous. I am so glad you found downsyn because we are all family here no matter how long you have been around. Feel free to ask questions.

The DS diagnosis is almost always devastating at first but as you will come to know, our kids are really an enormous blessing. All of us struggle with various issues at various times and you have our support when you go through those times as well as in the good times.

I look forward to hearing more about your family.

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (19 Jul 89), Stefanie (3 Sep 96), Joel [18 June 98] and Talitha (DS) (18 Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

lauren · Posted: August 06 2006, 2:56 PM Post subject:

Thank you so much to everyone! It is very encouraging to see what a great family everyone on here is. We had a really hard first few weeks, emotionally, but as life starts to get back to normal we seem to be doing better. I look forward to meeting those of you who are close, and everyone on here. We visited the clinic at Vanderbilt last week, it was a bit over whelming, but very good. Thanks to everyone for making us feel so welcome. Very Happy

I still can't quite figure out the picture thing. I guess I'm not the greatest with the computer.

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Lauren Huy
Mom to
Sellars 2/4/98
Maddox 5/18/04
Cooper(DS) 7/1/06

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owensmom · Posted: August 06 2006, 8:59 PM Post subject:

Hi Lauren, I love the picture of your kids. Cooper is very cute! How old are your other children? Our son, Owen, was born just a couple days before Cooper. It sounds like you are doing well. It has been a bit tough for us, but mostly now we just see a baby, who we love. When I think about ds, it still stings a bit. We look forward to getting to know your family.

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Tricia
mom to Jason 12/24/03 and Owen (ds) 6/29/06

lauren · Posted: August 06 2006, 9:59 PM Post subject:

Our daughter,Sellars, is 8 and our other son, Maddox, is 2. I am the same way, all I see right now is a baby, no different from the other two. I knew nothing about DS before this. So I have had soooo many questions. I also look forward to getting to know you, and having someone else with a baby the same age as Cooper. Thanks

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Lauren Huy
Mom to
Sellars 2/4/98
Maddox 5/18/04
Cooper(DS) 7/1/06

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pookeymom · Posted: August 06 2006, 10:37 PM Post subject:

Welcome and Congratulation on Cooper. You have a beautiful family and glad to see you join our DownSyn family.

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Stacy
Mom to Tristin (9), Camille (5), Elijah (3), Caleb and Isaac (1)

pookeymom · Posted: August 06 2006, 10:38 PM Post subject:

Welcome and Congratulation on Cooper. You have a beautiful family and glad to see you join our DownSyn family.

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Stacy
Mom to Tristin (9), Camille (5), Elijah (3), Caleb and Isaac (1)

mesmom · Posted: August 06 2006, 10:41 PM Post subject:

Lauren, Welcome and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting to have another little one. Oh my goodness, I love babies. I wish I could come over and give your little one a little hug and squeeze!!! They grow too fast. You will find so much information here, and so much support. Enjoy, and know that we are all in this together. You and Cooper have friends for life here. Blessings to your whole gang. They are all absolutely gorgeous!!!

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"All the darkness of the world, can not put out the light of one small candle." Author unknown

Rylee's Mom · Posted: August 07 2006, 12:21 AM Post subject:

Welcome! I'm new to this site as well, but already have felt lots of love from this group! Every question you have is worth asking... believe us all when we say that we all had them! That's what everyone is here for! Best wishes as you begin this incredible journey! It's amazing!

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Carin

Wife to Jeremy
Mom to Rylee, 11-6-03 (DS)
Step-Mom to Jordyn, 1-19-95

"Some say we gave you the gift of life... we believe life gave us the gift of you."

EliasMom · Posted: August 07 2006, 12:09 PM Post subject:

welcome!!!!

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Ali, wife to Felipe, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)

Mary Beth · Posted: August 07 2006, 3:19 PM Post subject:

Welcome aboard, You have lovely children. You will enjoy it here. There is a wealth of information to be found from all these parents on this board.
Congratulations on the birth of your precious baby boy.
Mary Beth

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Mom to Rick (27), Stephanie (24), Elizabeth (22), Robby(19), Samuel (9 DS, TOF), Shane ( 8 ), Katarina (4 DS, AV Canal Defect)

JenBrock'sMom · Posted: August 08 2006, 5:00 PM Post subject:

Lauren and family welcome to Down syn - I checked out the photo of your kids - so cute! I'm Jen mom to Brock who just turned one year on July 28th. We live in Iowa - but there are many TN families on board.

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JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock 7/28/05

bonniepd · Posted: August 08 2006, 6:42 PM Post subject:

Welcom to the site. I can't wait to learn more about your family!

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Alexander (8/7/99), Andrew (9/26/02), Anthony (12/29/05 DS)

"You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be not result." -Mahatma Gandhi

Maysonsmama · Posted: August 08 2006, 11:26 PM Post subject:

welcome to this wonderful place!! you will find lots of info and friendships here! your children are beautiful!!!!

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Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS

mommartin · Posted: August 09 2006, 4:51 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome! Smile

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Katie
Jerry 1/02,Bethany 8/03(cp)Faith 5/05 (ds)

http://katies.stayinhomeandlovinit.com