DownSyn Forum

diannep · Posted: September 11 2006, 2:53 AM Post subject: Hello from Dianne and Erin

Hi to everyone,
My name is Dianne, wife to Scott, mom to two beautiful children, Erin, 8 mo. and Euan, 3. We have two crazy Jack Russell terriers who Euan torments constantly. All in all, it's a lively household!
We did not know of Erin's DS until about 6 hours after she was born and to say it was a shock would be to put it mildly. My husband moved through his issues very quickly. With me, it took some time but once the fog cleared, I was hooked! Man, do I love my girl! I just wish I had dared to dream about how amazing she could be because it turns out that she is. Every hour of every day. You all know what I'm talking about.

The only thing I'm having a hard time with right now is the Infantile Spasms that Erin has developed. I know we'll get through this. Erin is so strong. Thank you all for being so kind and thoughtful. I'm so glad I found you all.

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Dianne
Mama to Euan (5/18/03) and Erin (DS, 1/9/06)

marlene · Posted: September 11 2006, 11:03 AM Post subject:

Awwww, such cute kids!!!! Welcome!! How do you pronounce your son's name?

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

momtofourgirls · Posted: September 11 2006, 12:26 PM Post subject:

She's a cutie.. and a head of hair!!! Glad you found us Very Happy

Looking forward to getting to know your family better.

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Kari
Mom to..
Kiersten 12 yrs.
Madison 10 yrs.
Hannah 7 1/2 yrs.
& Sadie(DS) 2 yrs. (6/17/04)

EliasMom · Posted: September 11 2006, 12:41 PM Post subject:

hello, and welcome!!

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Ali, wife to Felipe, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)

rhonda · Posted: September 11 2006, 2:38 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome!! Your children are both so cute. And I just love Erin's hair!! Looking forward to learning more about you and your family.

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Rhonda

Taylor 13, Jordan 12, Dylan 3

JenBrock'sMom · Posted: September 11 2006, 2:40 PM Post subject:

Dianne, Scott, Euan, and Erin welcome to Down syn. Your kids are gorgeous. I'm Jen mom to Brock who is 13 months. We also got the Dx after he was born. I'm glad things are going well for you. We have a number of families who have had to deal with Infantile spasms, I know they will share their experiences with you. I look forward to hearing more about your family.

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JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock 7/28/05

Cameron · Posted: September 11 2006, 2:48 PM Post subject:

Your kids are ADORABLE! Can't wait to hear more about their adventures! Smile

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Rae

Brooke 4/1/03 and Cameron (ds) 4/8/05

pookeymom · Posted: September 11 2006, 5:07 PM Post subject:

Welcome to DownSyn. Boy, big brother sure looks like he takes care of little sister in that picture. He's playing her some music on the tin can eh? Your children are beautiful.

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Stacy
Mom to Tristin (9), Camille (5), Elijah (3), Caleb and Isaac (1)

diannep · Posted: September 11 2006, 6:19 PM Post subject: Thank you

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I am very glad to be a part of this forum!

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Dianne
Mama to Euan (5/18/03) and Erin (DS, 1/9/06)

dugarry · Posted: September 11 2006, 6:36 PM Post subject:

Hi from across the pond, we have a little boy, Owen who is 2 yo in december, and our precious angel Kacie (DS) who is 4 months. We did not find out about the DS diagnosis until about 5 hours after her birth and like you it was such a shock, looking forward to seeing more pics and learning more about you all.

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Daz and Nic, mummy and daddy to Owen (19mths) and Kacie (DS) 3 months

Maysonsmama · Posted: September 11 2006, 7:13 PM Post subject:

hello and welcome!! your little eric reminds me soo much of our mayson!! its the hair!!! crazy crazy hair!!!
mayson is going to be 7months old on the 15th. we also have a 12 year old son and 8 year old daughter!
so glad to meet you!!

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Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS

twyceborn · Posted: September 11 2006, 8:21 PM Post subject:

Welcome to DownSyn!!! What a beautiful little girl you have!!! And your son is handsome too.

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

Sailsaway · Posted: September 13 2006, 6:47 AM Post subject:

Your children are as cute as they can be! Your son seems to be a very devoted "big brother".

Like you, we did not find out about our son's DS until after he was born, about 3 weeks after. I think that must happen fairly often.

hayden's mom · Posted: September 14 2006, 12:03 AM Post subject:

You have beautiful children. So glad you found us. Welcome!!!

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Mommy to:
Holden 6
Hayden 2 (ds)
Jacie 1
And the Angels Danced the day you were born

jacknbellasmama · Posted: September 14 2006, 8:13 AM Post subject:

HEY THERE!!!! I thought I recognized cute litle Erin in that pic! It's
Kristin and Jack from Laguna EIP Very Happy

. Welcome to downsyn...you are going to love it here. I've been thinking about your little one and praying that the medication continues to work...
once again, welcome! great to see a familiar face! give your girl a kiss for me.
kristin

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Wife to John
Mommy to Keeley 9/22/01, Bella 2/19/04, Jack Ryan 4/7/06 (DS)
http://www.carepages.com/ServeCarePage?cpn=JackRyanClark&extrefid=tlcinvite

mom2alex · Posted: September 14 2006, 9:49 AM Post subject:

Hi, welcome to the board...can't wait to hear more about you and your family.

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Nicol - Mom to Alex (15)

kellyrimmer · Posted: September 14 2006, 5:55 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome to the site. I cant wait to read more about you and your family and see how Erin grows over the years!

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Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06

Gloria&Samantha · Posted: September 14 2006, 9:31 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome. Your kids are beautiful. You will enjoy all the great people here. My name is Gloria and mommy to Sammy who is 11 months.

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Samantha Victoria * 10-11-2005

Tigger · Posted: September 14 2006, 9:35 PM Post subject:

Welcome. Your kids are gorgeous!!

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (19 Jul 89), Stefanie (3 Sep 96), Joel [18 June 98] and Talitha (DS) (18 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

Grandma to Olivia · Posted: September 18 2006, 4:19 PM Post subject:

Welcome! So glad that you joined us! You have beautiful children!

I am grandmother to Olivia, who is 3 years old. Olivia has been such a joy to our family!

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Cindy
Olivia's Grandma

Bitter are the tears of a child: Sweeten them. Deep are the thoughts of a child: Quiet them. Sharp is the grief of a child: Take it from him. Soft is the heart of a child: Do not harden it. - Pamela Glenconner