New here: Son with Down Syndrome

emeraudecephiro

Hi there all,

I wanted to finally introduce myself, my name is Susan, I am 26 and I have one son who's name is Vincent. He turned 1 on March 27th, and he has down sydrome. 

I wanted to try to connect with other moms who have a child with down sydrome, I realized I felt very alone in this journey. Is there anyone else here that does or can suggest a good place to? I want to connect with all of you too, just would be nice to find someone with that as well

I realized how alone I felt when I went to a baby shower, and there were other kids his age running everywhere...and he is still working on sitting up solidly. 

I hope to get to know you all, and I hope you will accept me into your village here

Here is a photo of my cutie: 

typeset

Welcome! 

@kitchencolors

emeraudecephiro

@-auntie- They are! They have brushfield spots, so they look a little different. I put a comparison to mine to show seeing they are the same color.

Here are some more photos that might show better. 

ToastieSimons

Congratulations!!!  He is absolutely adorable!

I have 2 boys with a different genetic mutation, DS1 is almost 4 and almost 2.  They are globally delayed with hypertonia and have been in PT, OT and ST for years.

There are a bunch of moms whose children have Down Syndrome on this board, give it time and they will come in.

ETA:  Babycenter has a Down Syndrome board that is quite active

PipSqueak0313

Hello. I have a son born on 3/8/13 that has down syndrome. I have had to stop reading the emails on what baby is doing each week because it's a constant reminder of what ds is not doing.

 Have you contacted a support group? My local group has been a great source of support and information.

emeraudecephiro

Our boys are only 19 days apart then! How cool! 

I haven't contacted anyone, I live far from a lot of things like that and in the middle of nowhere. But I will see what there is  

emeraudecephiro

@LovelyRitaMeterMaid, My Little Pony is pretty awesome  

Junebug060609

Hi Susan,

Welcome.

My DS has ASD, but I can for sure relate to having a hard time seeing where he *should* be vs where he is. I love D with all my heart, but this is not a path I ever imagined for him (or us).

joshsmandy

He is absolutely precious!!! My kids have ASD and Tourrettes but I have a sister with Down syndrome. I can also relate to feeling alone and like no one understands, maybe just in a different way then you hugs!

jessicastanley

Welcome! I just gave birth on 4/29 to my second child (a little boy) who has DS. I try to go to the babycenter DS board.
Your son is gorgeous! This is my little one.

babylimas

Hey, I'm way delayed in my response! My little guy has DS and was born on 2/12/14. He also has Tetralogy of Fallot and we are recovering from his OHS. I mainly hang out on the March 2014 board but pop in from time to time. Your boy is gorgeous. I adore my little guy.