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We are a group of friends who have come together because we share the common bond of caring for someone who has Trisomy 21. We are here to share therapy tips, medical issues, laughs, accomplishments and yes, even frustrations. We embrace what Trisomy 21 has brought into our lives. We feel that it has taught us to appreciate the true meaning of life. We count our children as blessings! We will fiercely protect them and fight for their lives to be valued just as all other peoples' are. We share our pictures, our stories and our hearts here not only to provide friendship and support for each other, but also in the hopes that others will open their minds and their hearts to our unique children and, in turn, make a better world for everyone.

Links and Information for Parents Who Have Just Found Out Their Child Has Trisomy 21

This page has been created as a resource for those who have just found out their baby has Trisomy 21.  We hope you will find comfort, friendship and information from the of sharing of thoughts, feelings and responses from our community members.  Also check our Trisomy 21 Community Page for links to our community message boards and chats as well as other Trisomy 21 information.

If you don't find what you need here and would like someone to find it for you, e-mail Jan and she will check her extensive list of bookmarks from research she has done.  If she doesn't have it, there is a good chance she will be able to find it pretty quickly.  Just click on her name above and you will be set to e-mail.

Note that we are always looking to add to these pages.  If you can contribute to any of the pages listed below, please e-mail you contributions to Monica with the title line "Just Found Out Submission".

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• Welcoming Children with Down Syndrome - An summary article for those who are or those who know someone who is welcoming a child with Trisomy 21.
  
  

• Letters to Parents Who Have Just Found Out - Letters from our members to parents who have just found out their child has Trisomy 21!  
  
  

• "My Story"- Parents of children with Trisomy 21 share their stories from when they first found out through to where they are today! 
  
  

• Trisomy 21 Community Information and Links Page - Definitions, medical issues, early intervention information and general information sites as well as links to information posts by our members!
  
  

• Links to Posts Related to finding out about Trisomy 21  

• Our members share their emotions & ways to prepare

• More from our members welcoming a new Mommy

• A new Mommy's perspective on coping and acceptance (by Kris~kj 26)

• Carol's wonderful welcome to new mommies

• Then and Now - Misperception that members had before they had a child with Trisomy 21 and the reality that they know now!  
  
  

• What About the Rest of the Family? - Pictures and personal thoughts from brothers, sisters, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents...etc.  
  
  

• Poems, Stories and Songs - Poems, stories and songs that provide comfort or have special meaning to our community members!  
  
  

• Welcome to the Trisomy 21 Community - Information to help you navigate this community! 
   

• Trisomy 21 Online Community Photo Album - Check out the various theme pages showing off our children with trisomy 21 - from birth through to young adulthood!  This section is an ongoing so keep checking it to see more!