DownSyn Forum

CAmommy2KJ · Posted: January 04 2006, 9:38 PM Post subject:

Hey all you Atlanta go-ers! (Is that a word??? LOL)
I thought it would be good to have one spot to plan plan plan! LOL SO if you're going to the convention, or thinking about going to the convention, or jealous of the rest of us going to the convention (LOL!) post here!!!
I'm so excited! I had a blast last year and am SO looking forward to it! Very Happy

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Stephanie · Posted: January 04 2006, 9:39 PM Post subject:

Jealous!

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Olivia 7/6/05

Stephlong · Posted: January 04 2006, 10:11 PM Post subject:

Jealous!

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karlismom · Posted: January 04 2006, 10:47 PM Post subject:

I'm trying to talk my husband into it. I really hope we can come!

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Mom to Karli Leanne 4/29/05~AV Canal repaired 8/30/05

naomid · Posted: January 04 2006, 11:04 PM Post subject:

July 21st - 23rd

Website for convention http://www.ndsccenter.org/news/convention.htm

pdf flyer at http://www.ndsccenter.org/news/convention06.pdf

Hotel that the convention is at http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/atlmq

I would love to be there but it's a long flight from CA

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cymorales · Posted: January 04 2006, 11:24 PM Post subject:

hmmmm i just might have to come out there for that...it would just be me and the baby but hmmm I think I just might have to work on this...

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: January 05 2006, 12:22 AM Post subject:

ohhhh Carmen, you SHOULD come!! PLAN PLAN PLAN! Very Happy

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~Renee~
Mommy to the Special K's:
Kassidy (11.4.99), Kameron (11.3.01), Kennedy (5.16.04)(Ds and AML and AAI), and Keeghan (5.1.07)

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Kennedy's CarePage Site name: KennedyGarcia
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HannahsmomUK · Posted: January 05 2006, 7:34 AM Post subject:

CAmommy2KJ wrote:

or jealous of the rest of us going to the convention (LOL!) post here!!!

that would be me Sad

i'm jealous jealous jealous!!!

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stawal · Posted: January 05 2006, 1:32 PM Post subject:

We are looking forward to it. My husband and I will be there with Wil while big brother Luke stays with is Nonnie and Papa in SC.

I have been to that hotel before for another conference. Very nice and a great section of Atlanta.

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Wife to James
Mom to Luke 10/02, Wil(DS) 3/31/05, Timothy 9/06

vonda · Posted: January 05 2006, 1:58 PM Post subject:

I'm thinking.................................... :confused:

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lespring · Posted: January 05 2006, 2:45 PM Post subject:

Thinking....crunching numbers...and thinking some more.

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naomid · Posted: January 05 2006, 2:59 PM Post subject:

Question for you who've been before, what do you do with the kids while the sessions are going on? Did you take an extra adult with you to babysit? did you and your other half take turns going to the sessions? Did you leave the kids at home?

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Tom · Posted: January 05 2006, 3:11 PM Post subject:

Depends on the age. The first couple of times we brought Mikey to the sessions in the stroller and he was fine. later, one of us stayed with the children while the other went to the sessions. Last time we left the kids with Michel's sister.

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: January 05 2006, 5:23 PM Post subject:

Last year I left Kass and Kam with my mom and then Kennedy was fine in the stroller. This year my mom is meeting me there to help with the kids... aka they get to go out and have fun all day! LOL

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~Renee~
Mommy to the Special K's:
Kassidy (11.4.99), Kameron (11.3.01), Kennedy (5.16.04)(Ds and AML and AAI), and Keeghan (5.1.07)

D is for Down syndrome
Kennedy's CarePage Site name: KennedyGarcia
Down syndrome awareness products!
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Nicola · Posted: January 05 2006, 5:49 PM Post subject:

Jealous, jealous, jealous

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HiCourt · Posted: January 05 2006, 5:56 PM Post subject:

thinking too...It will be last minute for me because I don't know what my schedule for clinicals will be in the summer. My dh has a brother there so we could go visit him at the same time. And drop off atleast 2 boys in Pensacola with my Mom.

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DanielsMommy · Posted: January 05 2006, 6:32 PM Post subject:

I am saying some prayers we can go!! I think it would such an incredible experience to meet everyone!!

You know what I was just thinking....for those of us that haven't met...we are going to recognize our KIDS rather than each other. I know we catch a glimpse of each other here and there in photos...but I could pick any of our kids out in a crowd...you know what I mean?

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: January 05 2006, 8:21 PM Post subject:

That's very true Lisa!
Last year I met up with some ladies from another board I posted on for awhile and I definitely recognized the kids! LOL

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~Renee~
Mommy to the Special K's:
Kassidy (11.4.99), Kameron (11.3.01), Kennedy (5.16.04)(Ds and AML and AAI), and Keeghan (5.1.07)

D is for Down syndrome
Kennedy's CarePage Site name: KennedyGarcia
Down syndrome awareness products!
Life with My Special Ks(My Blog)

Stephanie · Posted: January 10 2006, 1:45 PM Post subject:

I'm in! My dh actually said YES!!!!!
Leah, Lisa, Jennifer and Vonda!!!! I really hope you guys get to come. Keep planning and planning and trying....it will be so much fun.

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Joey 3/8/97
Megan, DS 11/8/03
Olivia 7/6/05

Annieo · Posted: January 10 2006, 2:31 PM Post subject:

Hmmmmm, I haven't gotten away by myself in centuries (yes, I'm that old!!!). Hmmmmmm, I'm going to have to think about this. Hey, Leah, would you be going alone if you went or would Angela be with you? Just thinking we could split the cost of a room. Hmmmmmmmm.

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LinMac · Posted: January 18 2006, 8:50 AM Post subject:

ohhhhh! how I wish I could go!!

Could someone take responsibilty for posting/ sharing all the details of the exerience with those of us who can't make it.

It would be much appreciated.
And yea, pleanty of pictures!

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

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Tom · Posted: January 18 2006, 9:19 AM Post subject:

LinMac wrote:

ohhhhh! how I wish I could go!!

Could someone take responsibilty for posting/ sharing all the details of the exerience with those of us who can't make it.

Absolutely. Plenty of pictures!

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Amy · Posted: January 18 2006, 10:38 AM Post subject:

LinMac wrote:

Could someone take responsibilty for posting/ sharing all the details of the exerience with those of us who can't make it.

It would be much appreciated.

If I'm not mistaken, they actually sell tapes. Renee???? Didn't you say they sold tapes from the one in CA????
AMY

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Mom to Kristin (25) Jessica (23) Rebecca (19) Rachel (14) Sarah (13) Hunter (10) & Austin (5) DS

Conniejs · Posted: January 18 2006, 12:09 PM Post subject:

I am thinking a crunching numbers. The NDSC is always been very recharging for my "advocate battery". For all of you that have not been to a NDSC conference, do try to go to one sometime, it is really quite an amazing expereince.

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Sidney Girl 1/19/1997
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rbmmama43 · Posted: January 21 2006, 1:27 AM Post subject:

I am planning to go. We are due to move this summer and I'm hoping it'll be somewhere in the Southeast (many opportunities there). I was able to attend the conference in CA. It was awesome! I think it's one of the best things I've done since learning Ryan has DS. They took orders for cds covering the sessions at the conference last summer. I don't know if they are available through their website for those who can't attend. Lots of folks had children in strollers in the sessions. They were able to walk in and out of the rooms as they needed. I remember one lady put a blanket on the floor for her baby. My family is in Alabama so they've offerred to help me out this year. I can't wait! Now watch us have to move up North somewhere!
Lisa

huskies9798 · Posted: January 21 2006, 9:45 AM Post subject:

hmmmm sounds like lots of fun I'll have to see is I can get out of work for the weekend hmmmmm

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hannah · Posted: January 21 2006, 9:53 PM Post subject:

Jealous!!! Smile

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