DownSyn Forum

kelly395 · Posted: November 12 2011, 10:15 PM Post subject: Not a parent but a sister

Hi, I am new here. I have a brother that has downs. He is 54 and has been a joy. He was born when parents were told to Give there kids away and he would only live for a few years. When my brother was born, my parents didn't no what downssyndrome was. The actually never used the term downs syndrome then. Well he is now 54 and healthier than all of use. I know the majority of people on this site have young kids but you have any question about aging adults with downs syndrome, please ask. I wish we had the Internet when my brother was born, we had nothing, no integration into schools, no help. This is a beautiful site. Enjoy your kids because they will give you nothing but joy for many years. They go through many stages, some at the time were challenging but today we laugh about all the quirks my brother had. Talk to you all soon.

Solveig · Posted: November 13 2011, 5:42 AM Post subject:

Welcome to Downsyn! Smile

Glad you're onboard - I'm thinking you have a lot of experience from a sibling's point of view, as well as having a lot to offer to both new and "older" parents.

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Mom to:
Jesper 07/23/95 (stepson)
Hanne Torill 06/06/98 (daughter)
Benedikte 04/14/00 DS (daughter)
Mads & Emil 07/05/00 (stepsons)
Svein Atle 05/13/03 (son)

LinMac · Posted: November 13 2011, 7:01 AM Post subject:

Nice to meet you and your brother....what's his name?

My brother and sister are married into families that have grown up adults with DS. One is a guy almost forty, the other is a gal forty five!
Man I am in awe of those older parents who had two swim against the tide to give their kids and now adults full whole lives.
To me these parents are amazing! A part of me thinks they just did what they had to do.....but deep down I know it was much much more than that!

Anyways.....I'm Linda, mom to Robert who is 7 and has DS. I'm delighted to have you on board.....Welcome!

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)

First day at school

babystpierre · Posted: November 13 2011, 10:50 AM Post subject:

Such a sweet post. Thank you for jumping in on this forum!!!
˜Lauri

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AliMama · Posted: November 13 2011, 7:37 PM Post subject:

Welcome to Downsyn! It's always great to get new perspectives on things!

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

Edensmama · Posted: November 14 2011, 2:40 PM Post subject:

Welcome welcome! So glad to have you here! Smile

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Nathalie
Mom to Eden (DS) 4-13-08
Wife to Luciano (the best daddy in the world) since 10-8-2005
www.caringbridge.org/visit/edensalem

beckysmum · Posted: November 18 2011, 10:51 AM Post subject:

welcome and hello Very Happy

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Mum to Bethany 05/03/1998 Calum 03/09/2004 Rebekah DS 13/01/2011