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Well it wasn't the special needs baby we thought it was going to be but we now have a son! He is 15 months old and is completely healthy except he has Down Syndrome. We are so thrilled! We are leaving for Ohio to get him in the morning. His name is Bryson Thomas Lee! Joni <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Joni
Mom to 2 bio daughters ages 26, 24
waiting on adoption
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Posts: 98 TN
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Congrats for you, Joni! What an exciting time for your family!
God bless,
Jill
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Posts: 64 South Dakota
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Congrats mommy,
We are very excited for you and will send many prayers your way!! Boys are wonderful!
Shelley
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Mother of one bio(Jordan 16 yrs)~Adopted Son (Cody Garret born 4/19/06)~what a blessing!!
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 61 British Columbia, Canada
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Congratulations!
Don't things happen fast when they FINALLY come along, though?
Your family is in my prayers. How exciting for you all.
Kerri
Mama to Cole, Naomi, Adam, and baby Noah
All wide-open adoptions through LDS Familiy Services
La Leche League Leader and Doula
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,785 Idaho
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Congrats Joni!!!! I am thrilled for you.
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I just want to mention that breastmilk is VERY important for Down's children. Breastmilk contains nutrients that assist the central nervous system and can make a very big difference in your baby's intelligence...as much as 12 points difference. So whether you are breastfeeding or whether you use donor milk, breastmilk is a gift that will last a lifetime.
Fondly,
Lenore Goldfarb, Ph.D.,CCC,IBCLC
Wife to Rob, Mom to Adam aged 13, and Ethan aged 9, both born via GS and breastfed via Regular Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.
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Posts: 13 St. Louis Missouri
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Congratulations!!!! We have adopted two special little ones with DS. And have been asked to consider another placement (which we are). I did adoptive breastfeeding with both of ours and know it can be done and lots of trick for quirky ds issues if you need help or want to talk!!!! Just email me privately here or off site and I will be glad to help. I wish you all the best
Jane
adoptive special needs family
Colin (11/19/00)
Melea (2/13/02)
& birth children Adrian (7/4/03) and Connor
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