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Maxsmommy · Posted: August 21 2006, 2:00 PM Post subject: Max and Me...We are new!

Hello everyone, my name is Geri-lynn, I am 23. My highschool sweetheart of eight years and i gave birth to Max seven months a go. Max was born with UP syndrome cause there ain't no downs about it. He is doing wonderful. He is developing within normal limits as of now but we are ready for anything that hits us. Max is very healthy, he does have AVSD, but much to our surprise when we went to Sick Kids in July, one of his larger holes has closed on its own. He now only has two very small holes in between his Atriums. He is not experiencing any symptoms of heart failure, so they are waiting until he is Two to close them.We will deal with this when the time comes, but for now we are loving life, and learning so much from this little boy we were blessed to have.[/img]

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I have learned to be thankful for everything I have been given in life. I don't take for granted all the simple things in life anymore. You are only given what you can handle.
"Smile for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

EliasMom · Posted: August 21 2006, 2:05 PM Post subject:

welcome!! u will love this place is great!!

my name is Alicia , born and live in Mexico. I've a boy who's 18 months and yes they are UP kids lol

Im glad he's doing very well, keep us update and post pictures! Smile

so we can meet u

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

Abigail'sMom · Posted: August 21 2006, 2:43 PM Post subject:

Welcome and congratulation on your son Max. He will bring more blessing your way than you would have ever expected. Hold onto your seats for it will be a great ride.

So happy you found us and look forward to hearing and hopefully seeing you guys in the future. Welcome!

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Eli
Mom to Abby (DS 10/21/03), James Thomas (01/31/06)

LovelyKennedy · Posted: August 21 2006, 2:57 PM Post subject:

Welcome to you and Max! You have come to a great place. Sounds like Max is doing just great! Just so you know, I am right across the border, about 20 minutes from Niagara Falls, NY. Maybe we can get together sometime.

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Beth Mom to Cameron 2/26/2000, Kendall 6/25/2002 and My Lovely Kennedy 9/10/2003(DS)

Maxsmommy · Posted: August 21 2006, 3:03 PM Post subject: Need help posting pics

Thank you everyone for welcoming us. I am not sure how to post pictures if someone could explain that would be great. LovelyKennedy that would be nice to meet one day as we are so close. We would love that. Someone help please I want to post pictures... Smile

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I have learned to be thankful for everything I have been given in life. I don't take for granted all the simple things in life anymore. You are only given what you can handle.
"Smile for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

dect · Posted: August 21 2006, 3:04 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome!! I can't wait to see some photos!!

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Deryck
Dad to Xena 2 Aug 97, Lucas 28 Jun 99, Persephone 12 Jan 2004 (DS & AVSD repaired)

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Theodore Geisel (Dr Seuss)

http://www.picklesnet.co.uk

Laurieannie · Posted: August 21 2006, 4:25 PM Post subject:

Welcome to Downsyn!

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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

dugarry · Posted: August 21 2006, 4:29 PM Post subject:

welcome to you and Max, cant wait to see photos.
If you sign up to Photobucket.com and put some pics on there, its easy to transfer them to this site.

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Daz and Nic, mummy and daddy to Owen (19mths) and Kacie (DS) 3 months

waith · Posted: August 21 2006, 4:55 PM Post subject:

Welcome to Downsyn. Looking forwards to seeing photos of your Max.

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Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

** Hannah's mom ** UK · Posted: August 21 2006, 6:45 PM Post subject:

welcome to downsyn

can't wait to see photos, have you figured it out now ( I saw your other post )

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Jo mummy to Hannah (DS ) who was 3 in July 05,Rebecca who was 2 in Jan 06 and Rachel born 6th April 2006

My beautiful girls

Please visit Hannah's webpage read all about her journey
Hannah's Video

Maxsmommy · Posted: August 21 2006, 6:48 PM Post subject: Max n Me

I did figure out how to do it, I posted them. Only two worked, the third wouldn't upload for me. I will be sure to post more. Check out my new post under Introduction Forums.

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I have learned to be thankful for everything I have been given in life. I don't take for granted all the simple things in life anymore. You are only given what you can handle.
"Smile for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

mary c · Posted: August 21 2006, 6:50 PM Post subject:

Our Anna had 3 holes in her heart at birth that the doctors said they would close at age 2. Lo and behold when we went to make the appointment for surgery to close the holes, they had closed on their own. In other words, don't worry about that unless you have to.

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Mary
Mom to Libby 6/92, Alex 9/93, Anna (DS)12/12/03

kellyrimmer · Posted: August 21 2006, 8:52 PM Post subject:

Hello and Welcome. Max is a doll I saw your other post with his pic in it. Just a good lookin little man!!!! I cant wait to read more wonderful things about MAX! Wink

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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

Maxsmommy

Yes he is a doll, he has got this amazing personality. He brightens my day the moment I see his smile in that crib every morning. Max had his blood count checked as well as his thyroid last month and everything is fine as of now. His muscle tone has been good since the day he was born, so far so good developmentally. We have chosen to be very positive about everything. There is no reason not to be. Max has surprised a lot of professionals thus far, he is pretty remarkable. He is my little sloth baby and he will be forever. Before you become a parent you never really realize how much you can actually love someone else. We have Max for a reason, and so far this little boy has changed a lot of peoples lives for the better in some way or another. Especially myself. I thank whoever it was who gave me him every day.

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I have learned to be thankful for everything I have been given in life. I don't take for granted all the simple things in life anymore. You are only given what you can handle.
"Smile for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

Maysonsmama · Posted: August 21 2006, 10:34 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome!! my name is amy and i am the mama of jayden 12, rylee 8, and mayson who is 6months and has T21. You will love it here., It truly helps know others are out there dealing with the same issues as you! This is also a great resource! Again, welcome...your little guy is a doll!!!

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

keri · Posted: August 21 2006, 11:37 PM Post subject:

Welcome Geri-lynne and Max to Downsyn. Max is a cutie!!!

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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

mommartin · Posted: August 22 2006, 2:00 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome to the site. Max is such a cutie pie Very Happy

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

http://katies.stayinhomeandlovinit.com

Tigger · Posted: August 23 2006, 9:00 PM Post subject:

Welcome. Max is beautiful. I agree it is more like "Up syndrome". Our little Talitha is such a joy.

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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

luvmy3kids · Posted: August 24 2006, 12:02 AM Post subject:

Hello and Welcome. I am kind of new here also and there are some great people on here. Max is such a cutie. I also agree that they change your lives for the better and everyone else around them.

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Jake and Tara

Paige (7)(DS)
Jace (3)
Addie (1)

Josiesmom · Posted: August 24 2006, 8:01 AM Post subject:

He is beautiful!! Welcome, you have found a wonderful place of acceptance and understanding!! Sounds like Max has some wonderful parents also!!

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Brigitte
Wife to Wonderful Husband -- Joe
Mommy to Josie (DS) 10/27/04
and Katie 11/30/05
"Most People Only Dream of Angels..... I Get to Hold Both of Mine!"

pookeymom · Posted: August 24 2006, 3:45 PM Post subject:

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome !!!! Very Happy

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

Maxsmommy · Posted: August 24 2006, 11:13 PM Post subject:

Thank you guys so much for the warm welcomes. I am so excited to share Max with you's. I must say we make some darn cute kids. I can not get over how beautiful all your children are. I am so thankful that I have found this site.

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I have learned to be thankful for everything I have been given in life. I don't take for granted all the simple things in life anymore. You are only given what you can handle.
"Smile for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

JenBrock'sMom · Posted: August 25 2006, 7:34 PM Post subject:

Geri-lynn, Max and family, welcome to Down syn - I like your attitude and I look forward to learning more about your family.

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

jooniper · Posted: August 25 2006, 8:16 PM Post subject:

Love your attitude! Welcome!

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