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Four Fast Facts About Down Syndrome

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February is Down Syndrome Consciousness Month. When Noah's doctors suspected that he may have DS, I went online right away and researched everything I could about Down syndrome. The amount of information available out there is overwhelming and there was a lot to process. Some were very cold and clinical in their approach, rattling off characteristics and the health conditions of kids that have DS. Some resources were compassionate and parent-friendly as if they knew that the parent at the other … [Continue reading]

Giveaway!! Win a 1,000 Gift Certificate for Baby K’ Tan Carriers AND a UniMom Forte Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump

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Our sponsor for this amazing giveaway is Babypalooza Bazaar.  Babypaloowhat?? Well Babypalooza is a baby and mommy bazaar which will be held on February 16 and 17, 2013 at the Walther Hogan Conference Center of the Ateneo De Manila University, QC. Shopping Mommas Rejoice! Babypalooza offers budget conscious moms and families with a wide variety of vendors offering brand new and preloved items.  Items that will be sold at the bazaar are baby clothing, shoes and accessories, gear, … [Continue reading]

Where We Are Now

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It's hard to imagine how doctors handled the diagnosis of Down Syndrome three or four decades ago. Most parents were told to  institutionalize their babies, to forget about them and to tell relatives that the baby has passed on. The diagnosis is grim and hopeless. Fast forward to 2013 and see where we are now. This video has made the rounds of my social media networks last week. It's  the story of Bryann Burgess, a 22-year old teacher who has Down Syndrome. She is poised and eloquent and … [Continue reading]

A Giveaway from Celeteque to Start Your Weekend Right

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Question : Do you ever "escape" to the bathroom, as in you spend more than your fair share of bathroom time because you just need a place where you can lock the door without fear of your kids barging in? Be it just 15 or 30 minutes, I have used the sanctity of our bathroom to wind down, space out, heck even surf. So yes my dear friends, sometimes I do comment on Facebook posts and twitter while I'm in the loo  :P Sometimes, getting my "me time" means carving out mini-vacations in our house … [Continue reading]