someone truly special comes into it and shows just how much more there is."
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Welcome to downsyn.com, a resource for those who love someone with
Down syndrome. If you are a new parent look through our question and answer section
and read our letter to a new parent.
If you are a more experienced parent read through our stories and look
at our pictures. And whether a new or experienced parent
or a relative or a friend, come visit our forum where hundreds of parents are ready to share the joy, love, hardships,
and fun of raising your child. Our forum has only one rule, Be Nice, and our members are waiting to share their experiences with you
and listen to your feelings and experiences. Our experience with Down syndrome began on April 11, 1997 when our son Michael was born. Mikey is a wonderful little boy and we love him with all our hearts. The last 10 years have been full of ups and downs (no pun intended) but the good times have always outweighed the tough times. |
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Book of the Month |
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Road Map to Holland
by Jennifer Graf Groneberg
“Rich with honesty, wisdom, and a deep appreciation for every day miracles, Road Map to Holland is a thoughtful, moving meditation on the struggles and joys Jennifer Graf Groneberg and her family experienced during her son Avery’s first two years. Groneberg offers a wealth of insight, information, and even practical resources for families whose children have Down syndrome. Yet this book is first and foremost a story about the constant discovery of love, and it will resonate with every reader who has traveled the always unpredictable, often overwhelming, wonder-filled journey into parenthood.”
“I have been ‘to Holland’ for eighteen years now, and this book brought back so many thoughts and feelings I had saved up that I felt an immediate sisterhood with Jennifer. I watched her deal with that same fear of the unknown that singed my heart, and I wept when she reached that crucial moment when she found that same place of self-forgiveness. No matter who or where you are in relation to a child with Down syndrome, these pages will be like signposts along your road, to give hope and a new way of seeing things. It’s good to be able to see the potholes coming and be ready for them, and it’s good to know when to pull over and take the time to enjoy the breathtaking views that only happen on this road. Thank goodness for road maps!”
“What a remarkable book! With excruciating candor and exquisite generosity, Jennifer Graf Groneberg invites us into the deepest privacy of her innermost thoughts, feelings, fears, challenges and triumphs. Nothing is left out in this amazingly intimate and profound journal. She allows us into every nook and cranny of her life and we find ourselves firmly ensconced in her heart.”
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| - Answers to the questions that every new parent has: What is Down syndrome? What will my new baby be like? What kind of help can I get for my baby? Is it my fault? Plus the Health Care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome and information about TNI. | - We offer a selection of books about Down syndrome that we have found helpful. These books can be purchased through our web site. We also feature a selection of Books for Siblings and Mikey's Favorite Videos! |
| - A letter that we sent to a parent with a new baby with Down Syndrome. | - Information for Aunts, Uncles, other relatives and friends to help them make it easier for the new parents. |
| - The story of Mikey's birth and how we came to find out he has Down syndrome. Plus pictures of Mikey! Pictures of our friends! | - Stories, poetry, and music that have special meaning for us as the parents of a child with Down syndrome. |
| - Links to national Down syndrome sites, information about TNI, and some Down syndrome pages made by other parents. Also information about how to join Down syndrome mailing lists and newsgroups. | - Come and join our forum for parents, relatives, and friends of children with Down syndrome. Our discussion forum provides an online location to meet and share ideas, ask questions, and offer advice. |
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