It is World Down Syndrome Day.

Valie18 · March 2014

WDSD is a global day of awareness and advocation for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Around the world people with Down sydrome face barriers such as limited access to education, work, and healthcare.

I like to think it is also a day to celebrate the people in our lives with Down syndrome!

Here's a link to Welcome to Holland posted by @jmar2011
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/comment/80656662#Comment_80656662

And to the Dear Future Mom video posted by @deepoceanmama
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12294875/trust-me-you-want-to-watch-this#latest

And because I'm a Canuck, here is this year's "See the ability" billboard:

Remember to be an advocate for those with Down syndrome - Let them in!

jenandbrett · March 2014

Awesome, thanks for sharing. My son that I'm carrying has Downs. He isn't expected to live, but I definitely have an all new love for Downs kids. One thing I learned is that 90% of babies with Downs are aborted(!!) and of those that aren't, 80% die of complications before they are born. Doesn't that make each child who is born with downs feel like such a miracle?

Valie18 · March 2014

I read your post about your son @jenandbrett. I am so sorry that you are going through this and I applaud your bravery.

I didn't know those statistics, they are heartbreaking. There are a lot of health complications that can come along with Down syndrome. For the little ones that make it, some they have years of surgeries and therapies ahead but these are improving all of the time.

You're right that children (and adults) with Downs are miracles. And their parents and caregivers are angels!

dragonfly711 · March 2014

@jenandbrett‌ so sorry you are going through this. Had no idea of the stats.

I have a friend who's sister had Downs. She passed a few years ago in her 50s. She was awesome!!!!

My hubby has a nephew with Downs. He is in his later 30s. Have not seen him in years since the sister had a falling out with the family

I have worked with Down Syndrome kids in my classes. Loved them. They are awesome.

Pepper6 · March 2014

My uncle had Downs and he was the best! I'm so glad my family had the opportunity to live with and care for him the last several years of his life.

flerlgirl · March 2014

Thanks for sharing! My niece has Down Syndrome and I know it really encourages my SIL when people remember this special day!

MissBHaven1024 · March 2014

@jenandbrett, I am so very sorry. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

This was never personalized for me until I learned early on, that there was risk of Down's in this pregnancy (testing later showed that baby boy is healthy). But even now, it holds a special place in my heart. I never knew those stats, and they are heartbreaking.

Children born with Down's, who grow into these awesome children and great adults, are nothing short of a miracle! I am glad there is a day that they are celebrated worldwide!

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