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We've Decided To Give An IVF Cycle A Chance For Peace Of Mind by Jimmy M. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:30pm The continued outpouring of prayers and support for me and Christine regarding our problem with having a baby has been absolutely incredible. The way you have embraced us, cried with us, shared in the pain, and offered gentle words of encouragement and advice has been our stronghold in the midst of an extremely difficult decision we have ... Read on »

Q&A Wednesday by Kimberly H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 03 Mar 2010 12:00am Hi everyone... I hope you're still out there... it's been fairly quiet around these parts lately... I know that most of it is because of my infrequent posts, but I miss all of you! How do you like the new graphic? I've got a couple of new features that I'm going to be unveiling in the next week - so look for more fun g ... Read on »

Bonding by flakymn Posted Tue 14 Apr 2009 12:00am I recently had another blog request. Here it is So, I think you have done a perfect job describing your feelings about adoption and how you used to wonder if you would love it as much as a biological child and that now, after doing it, the answer is a resounding "YES." However, I was just wondering if you feel like the adoption/biological issue ... Read on »

End of Year Wrap Up by Francine R. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 29 Dec 2012 5:36pm It's been a busy couple of weeks (as usual). So lots of bits and pieces to report. Today was my dear friend C's younger son's Bar Mitzvah. Instead of celebrating at their synagogue, they rented the Ashland High School auditorium, cafeteria and gymnasium. We had a lovely lovely Shabbat service in the auditorium. Our friend D, who is the Ritual Di ... Read on »

What is Down syndrome? by Tara M. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:16pm What is Down syndrome? [clink on this link to learn the truth about Down syndrome] I asked this question, in response to the article written below, to a truly diverse and inspirational group of parents who are blessed by the magic of T21 in their lives. Here are some of the responses,,,,and I will add to the responses as they come in. ... Read on »

The Story of Max by Kristin .. Posted Sat 16 May 2009 12:00am Where do I begin? We have witnessed so many small miracles just in the previous weeks alone that have amounted to the amazing miracle of Max joining our family May 1st. I have had several inquiries as to what made us say 'yes' to a special needs adoption. That wasn't our intention when we started the adoption approval process in March of 2008 ... Read on »

31 for 21 - Day 20 by Kristin .. Posted Wed 20 Oct 2010 10:16am Over the past couple of weeks, as it is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, people have been posting their 'birth' stories or their 'diagnosis' stories. And while my heart goes out to them and most new parents of kiddos who are diagnosed with any 'special need', our story is so different. And I am grateful, I guess not only for the choice, but that ... Read on »

What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective - Chapter 1 excerpt by Sally Bacchetta Posted Sat 07 Nov 2009 10:02pm What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective is due out by the end of the month. I appreciate all of the supportive blog comments, emails, and phone calls of the last few weeks. Huge thanks to my advance reviewers for your commitment and enthusiasm. It's a very exciting time! I've decided to post short excerpts from ... Read on »

In The Local Paper by T21TravelingAfghan Posted Tue 15 Dec 2009 12:00am Next up?!?! Ellen?!?! I finally managed to get The T21 Traveling Afghan Project in the paper! Woo hoo!! Appleton mom CJ Field's crocheted afghans comfort families with Down syndrome APPLETON - Sometimes, when Appleton mom CJ Field is crocheting afghans, her 5-year-old daughter Emmalee gets out her own crochet hook and ball of yar ... Read on »