Hi all,

I am not sure if anyone remembers me but I was on back in 05 when my 2nd daughter was diagnosed inutero with DS & a VSD. SHe passed on 3/2/05 at almost 23 wks gestation.

1st off, all of your kids are ADORABLE!!! I want to eat them up. There is a little boy, I think momof6's son that resembles my son. The longer blonde hair & blue eyes. What a cutie!

2nd, I came back here to lurk as I just got my final medical records from the dr that treated me during Caitlin's pregnany. There was not much info in there but I did learn that her NT was 7.0. One of the things in there was her chromosome chart & right on her 21st, there was that pesky 3rd chromosome. When I saw it, I kinda smiled because for a brief moment in time, I was a member of a very special club, the down syndrome community. I feel like since she is an angel now, my membership was revoked.

You guys are some of the most caring people, I have ever met but when provoked, can open a serious can of whoopa**!

I wish you guys all the love & support I can.

Thanks for listening to me

{{hugs}}

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Valerie
Alyssa Noel 12/28/01
Caitlin Rose{DS}Angel date 3/2/05
Hunter Sky 11/2/06

Hi Valerie, I'm sorry to hear that you lost your child, I can't even begin to imagine how that must feel!

You'll always be a member of our community! Feel free to drop in for a *virtual cup of tea* and a chat.

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Karen- Mum to the world's cutest baby!! Ben

You will always be Caitlin's Mommy and therefore will always be a member of the ds community. I was not on in '05(didn't get my membership til '08) so I don't remember, but I am very sorry you lost your precious little one. How are you doing now?

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Maureen - Mom to Daniel(21), Brandon(19), Jordan(13)PDD, Thomas(11), Carrie(7), Samuel(4) and Mark (2 - ds, av canal -repaired 6/10/08, pulmonary hypertension)
https://www.carepages.com/carepages/MarkEdwardC32708

Hi hon, so glad I'm getting the chance to meet you. Like the others have said, "once a member, always a member." I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Caitlin. I can only imagine how hard it must be on you and your family. Thank you for the compliment on my little Austin. He's my little spit-fire. Please pop in with us more often. We would love to hear about you and your family. Huge, huge, hugs.

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~Christine~
Mom of 6
Brandon ADD/ADHD 17, Chelsea 14, Connor 12, Logan 6, Cody 4 & Austin 1 ( DS & Hirschsprungs pull through 12/8/08 )
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/austinpaquin

Hey I remember you! Once a member of the club, always a member of the club. Hope you and your family are doing well.

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

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I remember you, too!!!! I'm so glad you came back to "visit." Your membership has NOT been revoked!!!!!! You are welcome here, always!!

How are you and your family doing?

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--Beth
Mom to Oliver, 5 (DS, ADHD)
and Sebastian, 4

Hey hun. So good to hear from you.

I won't forget you. We all looked forward to Caitlin's arrival, and were so sad to hear when she died. You even came to the meet up, and I spoke to you briefly, when we were in PA, at Sesame Place.

Can't believe it's been 5 years. God bless you. Keep well, x

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Helen

Mum to ...
Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac - DS & Autism - (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous kids!

Of course I remember you....we have even met in person at the Chucky Cheese meet up we had in NJ.

You will always be part of our elite 'club'. You had an angel....and I know she watches over us all.

Lots of love to you and your family!!!

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Lisa - Mommy to Elayna 10-1-02 and Daniel (Ds) 6-7-05
Always have hope....Without rain, there can be no rainbows.

Valerie, so good to hear from you, i always remember you and often remember sweet Caitlin and she will never be forgotten, and you will always be a member here and you too have helped others come to terms with their loss too

i can't believe its been 5 years where does the time go, oh how so much has changed for a lot of us older mommy's now lol good and bad times hey ho

but its truly wonderful to hear from you , stay in touch

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

Once a member, always a member!!!

I am sorry to hear that you lost your daughter. I can't imagine how difficult that must be. Thanks for sharing her memory with us!

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~Courtney
{Lucy, 3, Ds, AVSD repaired 1/08; Brodie, 1}

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!" -CS Lewis

Valerie, (((hugs))), you are always welcome! I bet your little Angel is smiling and so proud of her Mommy for staying a part of our community!

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Anara
Wife to Craig (wed 3.8.03)
Mom to Clara (DS, Autism, born 8.8.05), Alan Russell (born 3.9.07)

Visit us on Facebook - I finally caved in!
Or my blog: able2able... your special needs resource directory http://www.able2able.com

I remember you!!! It is good to hear from you. You will always be welcome. LIke everyone says - once a member, always a member.

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (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