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hd96alex
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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 4:36 PM    Post subject:
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Hi- My name is Alex and I have been kind of lurking around for a while and have posted once, but never introduced myself. I have two boys, Olin who is 2 1/2 and Finn who is 8 mos.

We found out a few hours after he was born that Finn had DS. It was pretty hard in the beginning but we soon realized he is a really lovable baby and that our lives were not ruined. He has been reasonably healthy, although he has a small heart defect which they say will close itself and reflux, which he is taking medication for. He is very small, only 13 lbs at almost 8 mos. He has rolled over both ways and is getting closer to sitting. He's really a sweet baby and we couldn't love him more!

I really enjoy reading everybody's posts and it has been helpful with a lot of the questions I have. We are in Lake Tahoe and there is not really any kind of support group so this has kind of filled a void for me.

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 4:51 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! Glad you're here.
Jeff
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sarahuk2
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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 4:53 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome to the list and to baby Finn - our eldest son has Finn as his middle name and I wish we'd saved it for our middle son as I love that name!

I am quite new to the list too and have a daughter Imogen with DS who will be 3 in July - as well as two older brothers aged 9 and 4. That first year can be quite tough adjusting but, like all children, they jsut get more and more interesting as they grow up.

Enjoy your lovely little boy- he looks so sweet in the photo and look forward to hearing more about him

Sarah

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 6:02 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome Aboard Alex. Finn is a good looking boy. I'm glad you found us. This site has helped me a lot.
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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 6:29 PM    Post subject:
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hi alex and welcome! so glad you found us! my name is amy and i am the mama to mayson who will be 11 weeks tomorrow! has brought us sooo much joy! cant wait to see more pictures. your little guys is a cutie!

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 6:45 PM    Post subject:
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[bigger][blue]Hi and welcome to the boards![/blue][/bigger]

We also didn't find out until after birth and almost a year later we can't imagine life without Faith.

Don't be to concerned with the weight as long as his doctor is happy with the gain. Faith is 11months and is only 15.13lbs. she did have heart surgery so that slowed her down a bit but she is gaining really well now.

Glad you found us and looking forward to hearing more about you and your family.

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 7:24 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! So glad that you decided to introduce yourself! My granddaughter, Olivia, is 2 1/2 years old. She has been such a joy to us!

You have a beautiful son!!

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 7:29 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome to the boards

glad you introduced yourself

love the picture of Finn what an adorable cutie he is

and well done on the rolling and nearly sitting

keep us posted of his progress and we love pics so can't wait to see more

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 7:38 PM    Post subject:
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Hi Alex. I want to welcome you and your little one. You are going to love this site.

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 9:28 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! Finn is just gorgeous and I love love love the name! My Kennedy was the same weight at that age. And now at 32 months, weighs in at 30 lbs. Cannot wait to hear more about your family! You have definately found the most incredible place on the web.

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PostPosted: May 02 2006, 11:27 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome Alex and Finn. Kait weighed in today at 14lb 10oz and she is 9 months old. Finn will catch up. Heart kids use up more callories so they grow a little slower at first.

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PostPosted: May 03 2006, 6:07 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome and Finley is beautiful!!!!!! Everyone here is so helpful you will love it!

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PostPosted: May 03 2006, 1:09 PM    Post subject:
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welcome Alex and family! so glad you found this wonderful site. little Finn is just beautiful! our baby girl reached 14lbs. during her 8th month, with heart issues. so i think Finn is doing just fine on his weight. after his heart defect closes up i bet he'll gain even better. there are several here that live in CA. you'll see them around. thanks for sharing your angel boy - look forward to hearing more about him, aj

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PostPosted: May 03 2006, 1:55 PM    Post subject:
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Hi again Alex!
Glad you introduced yourself. Can't wait to meet your whole family in person. Finn is such a cutie!

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PostPosted: May 03 2006, 2:02 PM    Post subject:
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Hello and welcome. Finn is adorable and I look forward to learning more about you both!!

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PostPosted: May 10 2006, 1:33 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome Alex and family. My son is Brock and is 9 1/2 months old. I found this site a few months after his birth and it has been a life saver. Even though we have an active Ds group where I live - this site is where I can truly share so much, ask questions and enjoy hearing about everyone's kids.

We also received Brock's Ds diagnosis a few hours after his delivery - a shocker indeed. But we've come so far from that initial hurdle!

It is so good to read that Finn is doing well, and that his heart is doing good. Brock had no heart issues - but does have hypothyroidism which is easy to treat.

Take care and post often!

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lucky13
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PostPosted: September 05 2006, 5:35 PM    Post subject:
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Hi! I just joined and used "tahoe" as a search and found your post. We access services through Alta in Tahoe and our boys are nearly the same age.

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PostPosted: September 05 2006, 6:37 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome. I look forward to hearing more about your family. Finn is adorable.

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PostPosted: September 06 2006, 2:03 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome Alex, Olin, and Finley! What a cutie! Hey, I noticed you are from Tahoe. I am a Truckee local, but living in Humboldt County now (I miss it, but it is changing so much!) Glad you could join. Smile

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PostPosted: September 06 2006, 4:54 AM    Post subject:
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Alex, Finn and Olin
A big welcome to the site...you'll love it hear!

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PostPosted: September 07 2006, 12:28 PM    Post subject:
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welcome !! Smile

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