It breaks my heart that for every 1 of these little Noah’s that you see, there’s 9 other Noah’s you don’t see. 9 our of 10 children who are known to have Down syndrome through prenatal testing are aborted. These children are never given a shot at life. Never given a chance.
So many families are told a lie. The lie is that you have to be afraid of the results of a Down syndrome screening test. Some in the medical community even make it seem as if having a child born with Down syndrome is a sad story. A compromise. A settling of something less, when what you really desired was something more.
Some women are even afraid to have children out of fear of having a child born with Down syndrome. I want to let you know that is a lie. These children are worth it. So very worth it.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words….well here are 25 beautiful pictures of our son Noah…who just so happened to have been born with Down syndrome. I have you find more than 25,000 words of encouragement as you look at this little boy who is full of life, and longs to be loved.
Our hope in creating this website is that the world is to help the world see what life is like for a family raising a child born with Down syndrome. We hope we can remove some of the unknown about Down syndrome, and in turn give people hope, encouragement, and support. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us, or ask check out our Facebook page where thousands of parents are waiting to say hi to you!:)
Down syndrome is ok. It’s very ok.
And be sure to check out this post of over replies of what to say to someone who has just received a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Thanks to Melanie Rose for the incredible photos of our son.
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I was of "advanced maternal age" when I had my twins and I decided not to have the test. I don't think it's fair to give someone a diagnosis before they are even a person.
This choice did worry me, however, because I was making a decision not to be informed and not to be prepared. My story is here:
http://abledandlimping.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html
Lesley, I am of "advanced maternal age" and I did NOT get tested. I wouldn't have done anything different had I had "negative" results. I couldn't ask for a better child than the little man that came into my life last May! Enzo is EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING I could ever want in a child. Sure, he has Down syndrome, and it's OKAY! All the therapies we go to seem like "play" to him and because he thinks that, so do I. It's actually a lot of fun and I share the what all the therapists say when I see my other mommy friends. Although they don't have a child with any disability, they too love me giving them a mini therapy session. The best part is when they come back to me with some sort of progress report because of the new "play" things they are doing with their child.
God has blessed me and he has certainly has blessed you. Secretly when I found out I was pregnant I was wishing for twins. Double the fun! Double the blessings. Double the love!
@ Scott and Vanessa...I love this reply! :)
He is absolutely beautiful!!
When we got our results last month, I was shocked and am just hoping for his health and happiness. I can't imagine making the choice not to have him because of the test. I feel anger at just the thought!
Thank you for the kind words.
And the thought of all these little ones dying without every giving a chance at life angers me also.
We are praying for God to chance the way the world thinks about Down syndrome.
GORGEOUS pictures! What a darling boy he is - clearly he is beloved and brings nothing but joy wherever he goes.
Thanks so much! We agree...his little smile lights up a room for sure. :)
I just want to thank you for telling your story. People need to know that Downs children are just that children. I had my daughter almost 12 yrs ago when i was just 17. There wasnt alot of info and i scared to death the doctors told me she would never walk or talk. The state even came to me in the NICU and wanted me to give her up by telling me I was young and my whole life ahead of me did I want her weighing me down. I laughed and said it wasnt my life anymore it was hers. Today Sara is almost 12 the oldest of my 5 kids. She has been part time mainstreamed in school for 3yrs and is on honor roll. She was just voted Queen of her school Mardi Gras parade ( we are from south Louisiana). Again I praise you for telling your story. Thank you and God Bless you and your family!
What a great story! Good for you for taking such good care of her (and the other kids - PHEW!) God Bless You!
What a brave WOMAN (I almost said girl, but realized you were way to mature for that) you were 12 years ago. I wish those people could come see your child now :) Keep it up.
@amie...
SO AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing YOUR story!
I am so proud of mommies like you who are doing it right!
Have you posted a picture of your daughter on our Facebook page? Feel free to do so if you'd like! http://facebook.com/noahsdad
Hello sweet Noah!!!! You are totally awesome!!! You guys are a beautiful family and your pictures tell more than 25,000 words. I'd say more like 25 million!!!! Great job!!!
awww..thank you so much. You are always so encoring and kind. We appreciate you.
The picture of him "Flying" in daddy's arms while he's pointing is my fav!!! He's so cute that it physically hurts me to look at these pictures ;)
Thanks! It's hard for us to pick out a fav..I love them all so much. :)
NOAH IS JUST THEEE CUTEST!!!! HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND A BIG PERSONALITY!!! HE IS A JOY TO WATCH!!! MOM & DAD KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! U GUYS ARE AWESOME AND U ROCK!!! U ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION!!!
@Renae,
Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words.
Do you have any children?
Rick, Ranae has an awesome child who is upping the cuteness factor on Noah's Dad all the time :)
As usual, little Noah is so stinkin' cute! Before Ellie, I was so scared when I received her diagnosis (postnatally). I thought that I couldn't handle it. What would I do? Could I be a good parent to a special needs child? All of these worries were needless as we parent her the same way we would have if she was a "typical" child. I did not receive prenatal testing because 1. I was not "high risk" and 2. we would not have changed anything. Going back in time, would I have changed my decision for testing, I honestly do not know. It saddens me so much that 92% of children with a prenatal diagnosis are aborted. It saddens me that there is so much misinformation and coming from the medical community nonetheless. . . okay, I am off my soapbox :) Anyway, I hope that all of us bloggers out there can make a difference and show that children with Ds are just that CHILDREN first.
AMEN Anna. The stories out there are amazing and should be an inspiration to anyone who is told they are at increased risk :) I am trying to figure out when we learn all of this misinformation??
I was so happy to come by and get my daily 'fix' of cuteness.
Who is the photographer in the family?
These are gorgeous shots.
Great post! Louise
Thank you very much...you are too kind. :)
And these pictures were taken by a photographer who is including Noah on a cool project she is working on.
He is an adorable little boy. My 2 1/2 year old daughter has Down Syndrome, and I wouldn't change anything about her. She is a treasure and a joy. It breaks my heart to think that a parent would choose to end their child's life just because the child has Down Syndrome. It's tragic!
We agree Kristie! We hope to show people that are life is more "normal" than you are apparently told during the screening process.