Down syndrome birth

[jellybean88]

I have been reading quite a few birth stories to prepare myself and came across this one
I thought i was so raw and beautiful i had to share it has opened my eyes and heart to
understand DS so much better than I did also loved her explanation of it on tanother part of her page

sorry if its not the right area
http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/...rth-story.html

[Sunny Love]

I follow her blog at the moment, she's wonderful

[shan23]

I have read this a few times, and each time it has brought me to tears. So beautiful to read

[Aussiegirl777]

I follow her blog as well. Beautiful children and always inspiring to read.

[Cass72]

Wow. That was beautiful. Thanks for posting the link.

[lady_neon]

That was beautiful, I cried so much! And who looks that good when they'be just given birth?!

[PumpkinZulu]

Tasha, not everyone chooses the screening. I've skipped it both times.

[Freya]

They were told baby was healthy.

[Nai]

My friend has a DS baby and she had all the tests done and was told he was all ok. The tests only give a likelihood ie. 1 in 100 chance - but your baby could be that 1 in 100. The only way to be certain is for an amnio where they can actually genetically screen. If you are given a low chance though they won't get yoou to do the more invasive tests.

[Marley&Me]

Oh ok, now I understand. It's so scary to think how challenging it would be to raise a DS child. Hat's off to the parents that are doing it, I just can't imagine how difficult it would be, let alone not knowing in the first place.

[LuluHB]

I remember reading that story when Trillian posted it. I cried and cried reading it then, and I did again now. Those photos . . . she is just the most incredibly beautiful baby.

[jellybean88]

Think I would have the same reaction as her I would need that night to get over the shock and then move on with loving

[Floweryfields]

This one's been posted before, but I agree, it's beautiful. I read this blog regularly as she writes so well.

[MummyNaomi]

What a beautiful blog, I had to stop reading it, get the tissue box, compose myself and start again

Wow!

[feeb]

What a beautiful story.

[Beach Mama]

So gorgeous isn't it - I follow her on IG - Nella is adorable!! Her name is etst if you are on IG.

[Peace]

DP loses me for half an hour and finds me with swollen eyes in the office... A beautiful story by a beautiful writer! And lovely photos... Definitely sending the link to my mum she would love this.
Thanks for sharing

[Blondie]

I'm currently at work and it took every ounce of effort to not burst into tears while reading this. That story was written oh so beautifully and from such a honest and motherly perspective. I just loved the photo's too...very moving stuff.