“They grow up so fast.” You’ve heard every parent say that. Granted, Noah is growing up fast but I feel we get to savor his development a little longer than a typical child. We are enjoying his milestones at a leisurely pace. We attempted the jumperoo at four months (like the box says), but our [Read More…]…
Characteristics of Down Syndrome: Physical Features, Traits, & Markers
[This is part five of our “New Parent Guide To Down Syndrome” series. Be sure to check out the other posts!] 5 Physical Characteristics Of Children Born With Down Syndrome Looking at your precious new addition you may or may not notice anything out of the ordinary about their appearance. Your pediatrician however likely knew instantly [Read More…]…
Noah’s Abs Are Stronger Than His Mom’s
A funny thing happened when I had Noah. My abdomen, which was not all that impressive to start, became an uninvited stranger. I hardly recognize what I see in the mirror. I swear there’s not a baby in there despite what people may think. I haven’t been able to start a consistent exercise routine, so [Read More…]…
Noah and Mommy’s Afternoon Date
Hey everyone! I’m happy to announce that starting today my wife, Noah’s Mom, MD, will be writing some of the daily blog posts. As many of you know, we post a daily video blog post of our son who was born with Down syndrome. In addition to creating, editing, uploading and posting the daily videos, [Read More…]…
Four Medical Concerns For A Baby Born With Down Syndrome
[This post is a part of the “New Parent Guide To Down Syndrome” blog series. Be sure to check out the other posts!] Four Medical Concerns For Babies Diagnosed With Down syndrome Down syndrome is associated with many medical concerns. I will address what to be aware of in the first few days of life [Read More…]…
