Hey you, today's the day you will receive the dreaded phone call confirming the little life you are carrying does indeed have Down syndrome. To be honest you won't be shocked after all you are 43 and high risk. But your at work and your in your office alone, How will you process this info, your first thought will be *how will this baby fit in to family photos* I know it's a strange thought but it's the first thing to pop into your head. Your not sad, you won't grieve because

Peta my darling I want you to know  I want to assure you that you will be okay. That moment your world was shattered and your life felt devastating. The fear of the unknown will challenge you, and it will change your life in many ways. However, you will be strong and able to do all the things you need to do. I understand that reading the ultrasound results and hiding them for three days until you could speak those words will cause trauma. However, you will be okay. The questi

You have just received the call from the Dr. ‘The results are positive for Down Syndrome’ she says. You are 29 weeks pregnant and scared of what is to come. You can’t imagine your life anymore… I wish you knew then what I know now… I wish you knew that Charlie is a beautiful, sweet, inquisitive, kind and joyful little boy. He is now 4 and exploring the world in his own fiercely independent way. Charlie does everything on his own timeline and every hard-won milestone feels so

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