down syndrome

[roxy415]

I had my baby Thursday morning and they suspect he might have down syndrome or some sort of genetic problems I did all the genetic testing and they told me every thing was fine has anyone been through anything similar what should I expect

[CarolynHuffstutler]

My 1st born now 8yrs old has down syndrome and he is the best thing that ever happen to me...at times its ruff, but ur child will teach u more about life then u will ever teach him/her. My son changed my life 4 the better in a way i would have never dreamed of. Im new on here as well 6 wks prego with my 2nd child. Please feel free to message me as well. (:  

[Veronicabh]

I went through a similar thing when I had my son in 2011. He was born and they told us they thought he had down syndrome. He does have down syndrome and it was a huge surprise. It was one off the hardest times in my entire life but he is 3 now and it's amazing. I know it's incredibly difficult to hear right now. You probably have so many emotions and that's normal. Remember that whatever you're feeling is normal. I remember saying to my husband the next day I didn't know if I loved our son. How terrible is that? But really it's just the shock of the news and I love my son so crazy much now. I think the only thing you need to think about now is taking it one day at a time. Try not to get all caught up in what the futures going to hold. He's a baby right now and take it day by day. One of the worst things you can do in my opinion is research too much about what could be with DS because everyone is so vastly different. Your journey will be hard sometimes but also so rewarding in ways you would never experience otherwise.  The beginning is the hardest part, especially when it is a complete surprise. I dont know your age but I was just 22 when I had mine. I promise it gets easier! I'm new to this community but if there's a way to personally message me please feel free. Ask any questions you have! I know it's a very difficult time for you but congratulations. You truly have been given an amazing gift and it's ok if that's hard to believe right now. Its ok to cry! I felt do guilty looking at my sweet little baby and crying but it's ok.

[rosealie23]

Don't expect anything just take it as it comes. You can do it...