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Right Before Surgery by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Ignore my singing and just focus on the cute little man :) Read on »

Rewind: 24 Hours Post-Op by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I promised more details about Sheridan's surgery, so here's the first installment - the first 24 hours after the surgery. Rockin' the green toe nails on the day of ... Read on »

My HERO by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Exactly three and a half (yes, only 3.5) days after being rolled out of the OR into ICU, Sheridan was discharged from the hospital. We walked out those front doors and he ... Read on »

CVICU by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome About 20 minutes ago we saw Sheridan as he was being wheeled into ICU I cried tears of joy I will post updates and pictures soon Just waiting to see him - they will call ... Read on »

Sheridan is in the OR by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Sheridan is in the operating room right now. The anesthesiologists are likely just finishing getting him ready for the surgeon (it takes about an hour before they are ready ... Read on »

Surgery Check In: 7am Tuesday by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome It's official. We're a go for tomorrow morning. Today was pre-op (A.K.A. 6 hours of baby torture). Sheridan had an echocardiogram, an EKG, a chest x-ray, and (the worst o ... Read on »

A Few Recent Pics Before We Go by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Just wanted to share a handful of recent pictures my friend Michelle took of Sheridan (she also took these pictures of us together). She is very talented, and wanted an oppo ... Read on »

Sheridan's Open-Heart Surgery by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome First, a ridiculously adorable picture of Sheridan to put a smile on everybody's face before they read on... On Sunday we leave for Stanford , we have a 6-8 hour pre-op ... Read on »

Self Advocate, Motivational Speaker by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Motivational speaker Robert Pio Hajjar was born with Down syndrome, and is the Founder of IDEAL-WAY.ca . You've gotta check out his presentation (he starts speaking at abou ... Read on »

Mama's Boy by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Read on »

We Have a Date by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Sheridan will be having open heart surgery at Stanford on Tuesday, 25 May. WAY earlier than we anticipated. WAY earlier than I wanted. But I guess there is no ideal da ... Read on »

Sheridan + Joaquin = Twice as Nice by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome It's no secret (to those who know us) that Gary and I want to have another baby. But let's face it, one is a lot of work and, well, I'm a bit scared of having two little one ... Read on »

Rockin' the Scar by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Today as I waited to pick up my lunch order from Nopalitos , I noticed a father with his teenage son who has Ds. They were finishing up their lunch - actually, the dad was t ... Read on »

Up Syndrome by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I can't wait for this arrive from Netflix! Watch Up Syndrome trailer here . Read on »

Sending Them There and Back with Love (and an Afghan!) by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome We had a fabulous playdate this morning (despite the lack of sun and the very chilly weather) to send Jen off with love... she leaves in NINE DAYS to begin the final leg of ... Read on »

Pre-order "I'm Down With You" and Support the DSIA! by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Pre-order your signed copy of I'm Down with You for a special price of $19.95 (regular price $29.95)‏, and help raise money for the Down Syndrome Information Alliance ! A ... Read on »

Chics Dig Scars... Right? by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I've written about Sheridan's heart previously . And... it happened. Sheridan's cardiologist is recommending surgery. Of the open-heart variety. This sucks. I k ... Read on »

True Love by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome These images were taken by our good friend Penny when Sheridan was just 8 months old... they are two of the most beautiful images I've ever seen of love. Read on »

IFSP, SureSteps, and Birthday Planning, Oh My! by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome IFSP We had Sheridan's 18-month IFSP a couple weeks back. Funny thing is that I typically spend a TON of time getting ready for it, prepping, etc. and this time I simpl ... Read on »

$19,889.19 by Lisa Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome That's how much the Saving Sofia Crab Feed & Silent Auction raised to date. And essentially the only money coming out of that is for the cost of the crab, the liquor license ... Read on »

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