More Ds Facts

The things that no scientist, doctor, or therapsit can tell you about Down syndrome and what it is like to be the parent of a child with Ds.

Here are some quotes I have taken from parents, how they describe their child with Ds. As you are reading these, you may realize that a lot of these comments can be true for any child, but some are quite unique. Just like every child in this world is unique, so are those children with Ds. They are more alike than they are different. I have removed all names to keep the children's and parent's identities confidental.

“She knows no limitations. She strives to be independent and just one of the crowd, and is probably one of the funniest kids I know!”

“He is a snuggler. He loves a nice soft blanket, the couch and his Mommy or Daddy. I hope he never outgrows this trait.”

“He has an amazing sense of humor. He knows when something is funny…and he also knows how to be funny. He has a silly, funny, outgoing personality.”

“He is very empathic. He knows when someone needs a hug or kiss.”

“She gives the best HUGS! Claps her hands together and says "Mommy, I want a hug!”

“She loves to be tickled and has the most contagious laugh!”

“We wouldn't trade her for anything in the world! We are amazed by what she can do!”

“He doesn't like keeping his shoes on, and once they're off, the socks are coming off next”

“She is nicknamed “the mayor” at daycare. It takes us forever to get out of there in the evening. We have to stop and say bye-bye to everyone we see.”

“She has a smile that lights up a room and makes my heart smile.”

“He was a "surprise", but a very welcome one! I can't imagine loving anyone more. I'm always amazed by how much the other kids love him and want to play or help with him. He's so sweet and such a happy little guy.”

“She is my perfect gift from god and I wouldnt change one thing about her or anything that we have been through. It made us all so much stronger just by watching her grow, learn, and fight each battle! She is a fighter and we believe she will make a huge mark in this world!”

“He loves to play the drums. A few months ago, he discovered that his drumsticks make a wonderfully loud sound on the large air conditioner vent in the kitchen. So, he often carries his sticks, while crawling, to bang on it.”

“He amazes us everyday. We are enjoying the way he seems to be coming out of his shell and showing us more and more of his personality.”

“She has brought so much joy into all of lives, she is an ever amazing angel and none of her family can imagine our lives without her. Thank you God for the gift of her. We are blessed!!”

“She is magnetic. People are drawn to her. She has an infectious laugh and an amazing smile.”

“She will have many opportunities to succeed and has the potential to accomplish wonderful, amazing things in her life.”

“She has introduced us to a whole new world and perspective, as well as taught us the true meaning of unconditional love."

“Sshe is just a little bundle of sweetness with soft kissable cheeks and delicate little hands.”
“Her spirit shines.”

“She is very charming and makes people smile everywhere we go. When she doesn’t want to do something (like work with her physical therapist) she turns on the charm big time, smiling and snuggling, so that you forget she’s not cooperating!”

“She never takes no for an answer and will carry on stubbornly with whatever mission she has in mind - whether it is opening the car door on the highway (we have child locked the car now) or running away across a park at top speed with her head down”

These are the things that no doctor can tell you when delivering the diagnosis of Down syndrome for your child. But, these are the most important things for parents to know. To know that their child will impact this world in ways they never could have imagined. That they will succeed on a level that you never knew existed. And they will inspire a kind of love that you never dreamed of. These children are truly a blessing and make this world a much better place.

I have enjoyed my 31 for 21 experience again this year and I just hope that some of the Ds information I have provided will help bring more awareness and respect to this world for those individuals who may seem different. Every person on this Earth is unique, and that is what makes it so great.