Sharing the spotlight has made her happy, not resentful.” -Shannon Striner 6. “I wish I had known that having a child with Down syndrome would make her older sister even more kind and empathetic. A child with Down syndrome is a blessing for his or her siblings, not a curse. But you will love them, adore them and they will fill your life with joy - just like your other children.” - Sinead Quinn Shannon Striner's oldest daughter, Haley, happily holds her younger sister, Sienna. Your child will buck trends and stereotypes, surprise you and delight you, also make you mad and disappointed - just the same as your other children. Yes, your child has Down syndrome, but he or she will still be a unique little person with likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. “Your baby is not defined by Down syndrome.

She has forced us to slow down and appreciate the beauty that comes from the road less traveled.” - Shannon Striner 4. “Before our daughter with Down syndrome arrived, our life was chaotic and fast. A complete change of pace in life can be refreshing and fulfilling. Her oldest daughter, Tayler, has Down syndrome. When my daughter was born, I wish I had known that things would be OK - that we would laugh a lot, and that she would bring me so much joy every day.” - Keli Gooch Keli Gooch is pictured with her family. Down syndrome does not mean a poor quality of life.

Where he saw pain, I see love.” - Shannon Striner 2. Where he saw different, I see wonderment. I wish I wouldn't have let the harshness of his words affect me in such a profound way. “I wish I had realized that the doctor who delivered your diagnosis did not understand the beauty of raising a child with Down syndrome. Well-meaning medical professionals might not say the right things. Here are 21 things they say they wish they had known from day one about what it’s like to have a child with Down syndrome.

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