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Excuse me, is she a Down's baby?

all about K Friday, April 11, 2014
People have asked me the question, or have given me THE look that hints that the person is thinking of that question but is just too polite to ask.  Yea, K is a Down's baby.  To be more accurate, I would prefer that you refer to K as a child with Down Syndrome (DS) . She does not belong to John Langdon Down,...

Wordless Wednesday #11 - Wisdom from L?

Wordless Wednesday Wednesday, April 02, 2014
I got a shock this morning when I saw this note near the bed: It is from L. I was so puzzled... Why did he say 'do not WINE in the morning'? We don't drink, so why did he write about alcohol all of a sudden? Then I recall.  For the last 3 mornings, L had been whining and throwing a small tantrum...

Crafting Craze with 3M Scotch Expressions Tapes

Craft Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Having time to craft with my children is something I enjoy and treasure. The time spent together to make something allows me to chat with the older two children as well as to observe their personalities. One of my children tends to be more meticulous than the other, and it has shown time and again, through the art pieces. So, when I was invited to the...

Prayers for those with Down Syndrome

all about K Sunday, February 16, 2014
This post appeared in Tan Family Chronicles as part of the Pray with Us series. I was 34 years old when I got pregnant with my third child. Based on my age, I had less than 1% chance of having one with Down Syndrome (DS).  K, my third child, was medically confirmed to have Trisomy 21, or commonly known as Down Syndrome, after...

Wordless Wednesday #10 - My Valentine's Day gift

Wordless Wednesday Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Got this when I came back late last night. L stayed up to give me this surprise which was initiated by Ch and prepared by both of them. There are two bouquets- one for hubby and one for me :) This is especially meaningful as our Valentine's Day celebration will be spent in the hospital with K.  Linking up with: var _gaq =...

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