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hd96alex New Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
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Posted: 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.
_________________ Mom to Olin 11.15.03 and Finley (DS) 9.9.05
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Emdad Super Moderator
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 3152 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: May 02 2006, 4:51 PM Post subject:
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Welcome! Glad you're here.
Jeff
Dad to Sam, 9 and Emma, 6
_________________ Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.
-Goethe
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sarahuk2 Senior Member
Joined: 24 Jan 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Coventry, UK
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Posted: 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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Mum to Charlie,9, Tom 4 and Imogen, 3!(ds)
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Mary Beth Super Member
Joined: 30 May 2005

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 3869 Location: Ohio
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Posted: 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.
Mary Beth
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Maysonsmama Senior Member
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 987 Location: Ely, Iowa
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Posted: 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!
_________________ Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS
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mommartin Senior Member
Joined: 02 Jun 2005

Last Visit: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 679 Location: California
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Posted: 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.
_________________ Katie
Jerry 1/02,Bethany 8/03(cp)Faith 5/05 (ds)
http://katies.stayinhomeandlovinit.com
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Grandma to Olivia Senior Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 755
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Posted: 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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Cindy
Olivia's Grandma
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** Hannah's mom ** UK Super Moderator
Joined: 03 Jun 2004
 
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 5028 Location: West Midlands UK
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Posted: 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
_________________ 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
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gloria&sammy; Senior Member
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Last Visit: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 238 Location: El Monte, CA
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Posted: 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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[red]Samantha Victoria*10/11/2005 (DS)[/red]
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LovelyKennedy Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1903 Location: Niagara Falls, NY
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keri Senior Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 672 Location: MN
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Posted: 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.
_________________ Keri Mom to:
Sydney 9-25-01
Jack 2-10-03
Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06
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kellyrimmer Super Member
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Last Visit: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 2093 Location: Atwood, TN
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Posted: 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!
_________________ Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06
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ajbest Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 3237 Location: NC
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Posted: 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
_________________ Momma to Janna (AVCanal/Mitral Valve Repair-T21-02/02/05)
Wife to Joseph (TOF & still thriving)
"Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance." St. Francis of Assisi
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elizasmom Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1149 Location: Marin County, CA
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Posted: 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!
_________________ Liz - Mom to Walker (3/24/02) and Eliza (Ds) (5/6/05)
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rhonda Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 4516 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: 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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Rhonda
Taylor 13, Jordan 12, Dylan 3
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JenBrock'sMom Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 3272 Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Posted: 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!
_________________ JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock 7/28/05
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lucky13 New Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Lake Tahoe, California
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Posted: September 05 2006, 5:35 PM Post subject: We live near you
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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.
_________________ Rachael
Wife to Chuck. Mom to Courtney 7/00 & Luke (D) 6/05
"Each individual is a marvelous opportunity" Dalai Lama
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Josiesmom Super Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1166 Location: Waterloo, Iowa -- USA
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Posted: 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.
_________________ 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!"
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kctahoe Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 90 Location: California
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Posted: 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. 
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Kim. Wife to Ray, Mommy to Charlie 1/8/06
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LinMac Super Member
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Posted: 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!
_________________ Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age , Robert (04/16/2004, DS)
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EliasMom Senior Member
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Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 972 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Posted: September 07 2006, 12:28 PM Post subject:
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welcome !! 
_________________ Ali, wife to Felipe, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)
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