“Anything but sorry: what to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome” is a recent campaign launched by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS). It’s purpose is to change society’s perception that we should be congratulating parents rather than sending our condolences. This got me thinking…
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At the time of our son’s birth, I was familiar with many of the physical malformations and cognitive limitations associated with Down syndrome (a short, stocky, intellectually impaired person with inarticulate speech quickly jumps to mind). However, I was shocked to learn of the plethora of serious…
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I saw this video, posted below, of a father describing what it was like to have a child with Down syndrome. He said, "Down syndrome is literally one of the most beautiful things that's ever happened in my life". The father went on to describe it as being: "fun, brillant, loving, kind, amazing, cuddly...people…
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I went into labour with our second child in February 1994. We gave birth to a boy. My husband and I already had a girl. So we were very happy to be rounding out our family with his birth.My husband actually jumped for joy. After all, isn’t it most fathers’ desire to want a boy? We were on top of…
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