re: Rocking That Extra Chromosome! (Contest) - Results

Thanks everyone! =0) I wouldn't trade her for the world!

Quoting SmashleynSmallyPants:" Its a significant step for me to submit my beautiful little Silas into this contest. Silas is such ... [snip!] ... to other parents who have children with Down's Syndrome. So if there are any groups or anything you recommend ,PT and PM me.  "

Your little guy is soooooooooooooo cute! I could just cuddle him up!
When was his birthday?!?!
Here is a link to our families blog if your interested please feel free to check it out.... with 4 children and homeschooling I don't have time to blog often but once and awhile I get a chance to write something! haha
http://raisingwarriorsforchrist.blogspot.com/2012/01/reflecting-on-2011_07.html

a few of these babies dont even look like they have DS, is there a rang of different DS's? like very mild to strong? just like there is with ADHD?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Shanti & Tay:</b>" a few of these babies dont even look like they have DS, is there a rang of different DS's? like very mild to strong? just like there is with ADHD?"</blockquote>




No it's all the same. What depends on how they are able to function is how much you work with them. Their IQs range between 40 and 70 so I think that makes a difference, but mostly teaching them is what's important for them to be successful.

Quoting mama-mita-see:" Your little guy is soooooooooooooo cute! I could just cuddle him up! When was his birthday?!?! Here ... [snip!] ... awhile I get a chance to write something! haha http://raisingwarriorsforchrist.blogspot.com/2012/01/reflecting-on-2011_07.html"

Aw thanks!  
He was born on 9/11

Quoting Shanti & Tay:" a few of these babies dont even look like they have DS, is there a rang of different DS's? like very mild to strong? just like there is with ADHD?"

There's high functioning people with DS. Then there's also 3 different forms of DS, such as Mosaic DS which means that not all their cells contain the extra chromosome, its a blend of 46 chromosomes and 47 chromosomes. But not every person has all the characteristics, regardless. For example my little guy doesn't have the distinctive single line across his palm, he has two like everybody else. His pinky fingers are bend inward, but apparently some people's pinky fingers only contain one knuckle- he has two knuckles. But he does have the gap in his tow and the slanted eyes. I'm not sure if he has a flat nasal bridge or not.. he's a baby his nose is just tiny like every other baby nose haha.

Some people might have hardly any physical signs and have health issues, or be mentally handicapped, or vice versa. Everyone is different.

Just wanted to share this link on some great ways to get involved and raise awareness http://www.ndss.org/About-NDSS/Newsroom/Recent-News/Down-Syndrome-Awareness-Month/

I love this contest and how all of you can discuss DS. I wish it was the same for my disorder but hardly anyone knows about it  

Quoting Shanti & Tay:" a few of these babies dont even look like they have DS, is there a rang of different DS's? like very mild to strong? just like there is with ADHD?"

From what I was told, a child with DS is actually more likely to look like their siblings than to look like a child with DS. Obviously everyone has different features and traits, little kiddos are more likely to have more traits and features from your genes than DS traits and features, get what i'm saying? Lol

Such as Ness has a LOT of features just like her sister, and some of the faces that she makes are DEAD ON to the faces her sister made at that age! Lol

This will close tomorrow.. last chance to enter! Voting will last 2 days.

Quoting Nova and Nessa's Momma:" From what I was told, a child with DS is actually more likely to look like their siblings than to look ... [snip!] ... features just like her sister, and some of the faces that she makes are DEAD ON to the faces her sister made at that age! Lol"

looking at your AVI, Nessa looks like Nova's clone

OT but i LOVE your name choices.

Quoting Nova and Nessa's Momma:" From what I was told, a child with DS is actually more likely to look like their siblings than to look ... [snip!] ... features just like her sister, and some of the faces that she makes are DEAD ON to the faces her sister made at that age! Lol"

From the first time I saw your avi I thought they looked alike. I love ds babies   their eyes are breath taking. It always makes me go awwwww can I hold him or her

Quoting Ozzie & BamBam:" From the first time I saw your avi I thought they looked alike. I love ds babies   their eyes are breath taking. It always makes me go awwwww can I hold him or her"

i think they're some of the most BEAUTIFUL babies!

Quoting PooterButt'sMommy:" i think they're some of the most BEAUTIFUL babies!"

I agree but I have a things for eyes! haha thats basically with anybody

Quoting Ozzie & BamBam:" I agree but I have a things for eyes! haha thats basically with anybody"

me too! I just love big doe eyed babies!