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My Child With Down Syndrome is Counting on You

Fall is upon us! For many, including me, autumn is a time for traditions: apple picking, pumpkin patches, hot apple cider with friends on a hayride,…

We were at the grocery store the other day and you walked right past the penny horse without even a pause. I keep pennies in my purse for moments…

We had three beautiful girls. I wasn’t “trying for a boy”. I was experienced with girls. I had plenty of hand me downs. I loved being a mom to…

I carefully close the door to my daughters’ bedroom and turn around to find my husband inches from me in the hallway. He snakes his arms around my…

I have an adult child. My oldest son walked across the stage a few months ago and received his high school diploma. I have practiced saying this to…

Dear expectant mama, I watch you marvel as you rub your belly, already searching for his familiar touch. You wonder what he is feeling and try your…

Listen, you guys . . . That thing they always warn you about? It happens. The little boy with the dimples and the wide smile. The one who…