Liz Arriens Between January and March this year we got our routine back of Coraline going to preschool. It felt lovely. It was easy for me to walk Coraline there in her pram and drop her off and pick her up each day of the week. Coraline was so content and happy there. Then Small Read more about Ways we’ve grown this month: Letting go.[…]
This Father’s Day we share a blog written for us by Bertie’s dad, Richard about their relationship. Well where do I start? It’s been an emotional rollercoaster that couldn’t have had a happier ending. I’m Richard, Bertie’s Dad and I would love to share my relationship as his Dad with you and how it has Read more about A Dad’s perspective[…]
Wendy Puckrin NOUN A man, woman, or child of the species “Homo sapiens”, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and upright stance. Personally, I believe there are many more qualities than this that make up the complex definition of a human being. Empathy, emotion, self-awareness to name but a Read more about What is a human being?[…]
Becca & Addison Bortnick You know that moment when know you’re exactly where you want to be and the deep joy you feel inside? Well for Addison those moments are standing alongside her cheer squad, cheering her heart out. For Addison being a cheerleader is EVERYTHING! At the young age of 3 Addison’s face would Read more about Little girls with dreams become women with vision[…]
Kirsty MacCuish Please ask questions. Down syndrome is not a taboo subject. Amelia having Down syndrome is not a taboo subject. Her behaviours are not a taboo subject. Her speech is not a taboo subject. Obviously the fact that Amelia has Down syndrome is well known, but lately I feel like everything that comes along Read more about An open letter to friends and family[…]
Did I ever think I’d be overwhelmingly proud of Jordan Grace when I was told of her diagnosis? I’m ashamed to say no. I imagined that we would hide from the world. The way the doctor delivered the news made me feel like our only choice was termination. He didn’t value her life and we Read more about We love her with our entire being[…]
Written by David’s mum, Sarah. For the birth of my third child I decided very early in the pregnancy that I didn’t want to give birth in a hospital again. I hadn’t been very satisfied about how I was treated during the births of my daughters so I looked for different possibilities. I found a Read more about Stories about David[…]
Christopher and Ffion met in August 2018 at the Hijinx Drama Academy. Ffion had been there some time but it was Christopher’s first day and he seemed to fit right in from the start. Chris got on well with everyone and although he was looking for and hoping for a girlfriend he didn’t want to Read more about Love through lockdown and beyond[…]
As part of our campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 we have released an e-book, full of stories from real families. The book includes many different family members and people with Down syndrome sharing how they feel about their family. This week we wanted to share with you a piece written by Becky about Read more about A sibling story.[…]
My name is Pat and I am nanny to Bertie and mother to Melissa, Bertie’s mommy. My journey with Bertie started when Melissa, a single mother in her 40’s found out she was pregnant. This concerned me, at 40 plus there is always that possibility your baby could be born with health problems. Melissa’s first Read more about I see a future full of happiness[…]