Yes I said it before. Gabby was born with Down Syndrome, I knew it way before she was born.
I did all the tests, the ultrasounds and even an amniocentesis test that confirmed that and the fact "it" is a girl.
I cried for the loss of a "normal" kid, I cried for the fear of what to do now. I cried for the fear that people would make fun of her. I was scared, I was feeling alone, away from my family.
My husband was my rock. He didn't know what to do either. But again... NO ONE knows what to do with a new baby anyways.
How many movies are out there making fun of the diaper situation? the bottle? the crying? the sleep walking in the middle of the night?
How many people struggle with their Regular kids from infants until adulthood?
We figure out well it has to be the same way. There are no manuals out there, Tons of books guiding you but non of them are specific to your own family or even one of you own kids. We are all different yet the same.
So when Gabby came to us, we were "ready" for the challenge, but excited for the adventure.
We started therapies as soon as possible, and I tried all different advises and recommendations from family and new friends.
Here we are 11 years later, 2 more diagnosis, and still learning to be her mom.
But one thing for sure... I wouldn't change anything about her.
Do I want her to be normal?? She is pretty normal to me!
Do I wish she didnt have Down Syndrome? Maybe I did... I don't care about that anymore, she keeps me busy as it is now.
And I love her just as she is. She is my best friend.
Love you Gabby
Mom
