The thyroid is connected to the…
Posted: April 7, 2013 Filed under: medical stuff | Tags: Down syndrome, humor, infant development, medical intervention, thyroid 14 CommentsDear Mama,
Yeah, my thyroid doesn’t quite function ideally. It is true.
I’ve been secretly trying to clue you into this, through a bunch of carefully timed, meaningful glances, not to mention the bunch of times I just outright said it to you. Unfortunately, I am only able to make vowel sounds, and a very few (uh, two) consonant sounds. Maybe you didn’t understand me. Read the rest of this entry »
Five Ways to Test Your Sanity
Posted: April 4, 2013 Filed under: advocacy, Down syndrome, parenting, personal growth | Tags: blogging, Down syndrome, Facebook, humor, kids, parenthood 8 Comments- Have a kid. Have another kid. Discuss the ins and outs of having a third, but in the midst of that, get knocked up.
Yes. It is true. Our planning was… meh. Read the rest of this entry »
From the Daddy Desk: An Open Letter to New Fathers
Posted: April 2, 2013 Filed under: Down syndrome, From the Daddy Desk, funny stuff, marriage, the husband | Tags: Down syndrome, Facebook, humor, Parenting 27 CommentsCall me Latke.
This is an open letter to all you fathers who are new to Down syndrome. Just a list of five things I’ve learned so far:
(1) Your wife will join a Facebook group for mommies of kids with Ds. Upon joining, she will instantly become BFFs with 100 people you’ve never met. Be prepared. These people will never stop communicating with each other.
Ever. Read the rest of this entry »
Kimchi Latkes 