Utah Family Saves Ukraine Girl | Video - ABC News

Utah Family Saves Ukraine Girl | Video - ABC News
Click on above link to watch a very moving story about a family from Utah that goes to the Ukraine to adopt a little girl with Down syndrome.



Hidden Angels: Two Sisters, One Bright Future | Video - ABC News
Click on the above link to watch a second news clip on little MIA and her new family ~ she now has 3 sisters and lives in Utah, USA


Looking to expand your family? Interested in knowing more about adoption of a child with Down syndrome? 
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‘Bloom’: One mom's struggle, joy with Down syndrome baby

‘Bloom’: One mom's struggle, joy with Down syndrome baby


Kelle's New Book ~ BLOOM Mom on Down syndrome surprise: ’Out of heartache comes happiness’ 
*click the lighter words above for the link.

Kelle Cryderman Hampton from Naples, Florida has a new book out called ~ BLOOM Finding Beauty in the Unexpected! Check out her interview with the TODAY Show. She has a blog called: Enjoying the Small Things - Kelle Hampton on Facebook.


Kelle is such an inspiration to many families raising a child with Down syndrome and is helping change the way society 'looks at' our little kiddo's with Down syndrome. 


Today the sky is the limit ~ Dreams really do come true!

Reece's Rainbow ~ to Forever Homes

Please take a moment to watch this powerful video! Share this video with your friends ~ it may just spark someone's interest in Adopting and becoming a Forever Family to a beautiful child with Down syndrome.

5 Tips for Raising a Child with Down Syndrome - Big Kids | SmartParenting.com.ph

5 Tips for Raising a Child with Down Syndrome

Here are a few resources and tips for parents blessed with a child who has Down Syndrome.

By Tina Santiago-Rodriguez

It would probably be safe to say that most parents only wish the best for their children, right from the very beginning, when the woman discovers that she is pregnant. From that time on, all they want is for their child to be completely healthy in all aspects.

How should one react then when one goes for a routine check-up, including an ultrasound and screening blood test, only to be told that the child you are carrying may have Down Syndrome (DS)? For many parents, the news could be quite shocking, and may even leave some afraid and unsure if they are capable of raising a child with such a condition. Sadly, some, especially those who are misled or misinformed, may even resort to the cruel act of aborting their babies, just because they have DS.
If you or someone you know are parents of children with DS, do not fear. Many parents who have come before you learned to accept and deal with their children’s conditions, and ended up raising functional, contributing members of society. (A few examples are Chris Hebein, Molly Bourke, Elyse Mundelein and Zach Wincent).

What is Down Syndrome (DS)?
According to the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Down Syndrome is a set of mental and physical symptoms brought about by having an extra copy of Chromosome 21. 

Under normal circumstances, a fertilized human egg has 23 pairs of chromosomes. However, most people with Down Syndrome have an extra copy of Chromosome 21 (also called trisomy 21 because there are three copies of this chromosome instead of two). The presence of trisomy 21 leads to changes in the body’s and brain’s normal development. DS is actually the most common chromosomal irregularity in humans.

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Since Down Syndrome is an incurable condition, parents must make sure their children are assessed and given therapy as soon as possible, as early intervention has helped many kids with DS live productive lives all the way into adulthood. This usually involves speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education and attention in school.


Click the above link to read the FULL ARTICLE.


Love your child and enjoy the gift of life you have been given through him or her. 
Parenting in itself is a daunting task, so make sure you embrace your role with faith, hope and love. Many parents of kids with DS can testify that their kids are deeply affectionate and seem to approach life with great joy. You and your family and friends will realize how wonderful life is just by spending time with your child, or other people with DS. 


Tina Rodriguez, Contributor

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Sources:
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Stop Aborting Down Syndrome Individuals Now

'I was bullied into aborting my baby' | News.com.au

THIS woman was advised to spare her loved ones the hardship of living with a child with Down syndrome.

Every morning when Marie Ideson wakes, her first thought is of a little girl called Lillie. Were she alive today, she’d be six years old. And although Lillie would’ve had Down syndrome, Ideson is sure of one thing:

“Despite any disability, my daughter would have been incredibly well-loved. Whatever her future was, I’d have always been there for her.”

Yet when she was just over 16 weeks pregnant - and after tests showed her daughter had Down syndrome - Marie did something that still torments her: She underwent a termination.

“I was bullied into going ahead with an abortion,” says Ideson, 46, a GP surgery manager. “I only wish I could turn back the clock. I think of the daughter I never had every day. I’ll always regret it.”

Ideson was 40 when she fell pregnant with Lillie.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/i-was-bullied-into-aborting-my-baby/story-e6frfkvr-1226213567894#ixzz1fYcAdlNr


“My eldest sons are 25 now. When I was pregnant with them, I knew of women who had babies with Down syndrome. Today, I never see mums with Down babies. I can’t believe that everyone who finds out their baby has Down syndrome willingly chooses to abort it. I can’t help feeling that other women must be having abortions they don’t want.”     

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/i-was-bullied-into-aborting-my-baby/story-e6frfkvr-1226213567894#ixzz1fYbjsnQ2


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Most up to date Prenatal Testing for Down sydrome

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