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Breathe Hope: Too Good Not To Share
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Saturday, November 3, 2012. Too Good Not To Share. I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, Big Blueberry Eyes. And the first thing I found was treasure. A group in Kansas City,The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City,. Has created a video about the friendships between teens with and without down syndrome. This video is in some ways geared towards youth, but the message is universal. My eyes were puffy by the time I got through. Please enjoy Just Like You. Posted by Claire Imsen. Keep up with Elina!
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My Adventures in Surrogacy: One Month Later
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Thursday, October 17, 2013. It's been a month since Baby M arrived and I'm feeling great! Physically, my energy levels are back to normal and I've managed to lose all the extra weight from the pregnancy. Dealing with the emotional turmoil the first few weeks was kind of challenging. Feel like the winner. It has been so rewarding to see and feel all that happiness and know that I was a huge part in creating it! One thing that is. Or over 29 liters for all you metric-loving folks out there) Amazing! I hope...
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Perfection and Perspective | Sarah Defies Gravity
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The Story That Started It All. What one little chromosome taught me about love, life, and defying gravity. If there’s one thing I wish I had been told when Sarah was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, it would be that ignorant people are everywhere and that their ignorance is the gift that just keeps on giving. One of the things I worried most about when Sarah was diagnosed was how I would see her. Was I going to be able to love her as much? The answer, it turned out, would be yes…with conditions. Are there c...
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Breathe Hope: A Dash of Christmas
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Thursday, December 13, 2012. A Dash of Christmas. Last weekend was amazing. Elina and I drove out to Oklahoma for a sort of reunion. My friend Brittani and I have stayed connected since high school through our love for each other's children. This is, sadly, not easy to do and we have learned to be flexible, to not worry or get on each others case if we haven't talked for months. The good news? It's never too late. Elina's dearest friends, Noemi and Bella. Posted by Claire Imsen. Aw i miss you all! Enjoyi...
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World Down Syndrome Day: Just the Facts, Ma’am | Sarah Defies Gravity
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The Story That Started It All. What one little chromosome taught me about love, life, and defying gravity. World Down Syndrome Day: Just the Facts, Ma’am. Today, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. Why March 21st? Because Down Syndrome (or T21) is a chromosomal defect where three copies of the 21st chromosome are present. 3 copies of the 21st chromosome=3/21. Get it? It’s also an excuse for Dadad to dress Sarah in his alumni colors of yellow and blue (can you guess where. What is Down Syndrome? Yes a...
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Down Syndrome Awareness and the future of Sarah Defies Gravity | Sarah Defies Gravity
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The Story That Started It All. What one little chromosome taught me about love, life, and defying gravity. Down Syndrome Awareness and the future of Sarah Defies Gravity. So, 31 for 21 is almost over and I admit that I didn’t put forth one single post for it. Why? Well…the biggest reason is that we’ve been busy and that there are other things on my mind, so I just didn’t have the inclination. The second is slightly more selfish. And lazy. What does that say about us as a society? Are great communication ...
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The Story That Started It All | Sarah Defies Gravity
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The Story That Started It All. What one little chromosome taught me about love, life, and defying gravity. The Story That Started It All. Originally posted at http:/ www.babycenter.com. On September 13, 2011). I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason. Bringing something we must learn, and we are lead to those who help us most to grow if we let them. And we help them in return. Well I don’t know if I believe that’s true. But I know I’m who I am today because I knew you. I felt uneas...
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Breathe Hope: Thank you, baby.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012. Thank you, baby. Last year I was thankful for my Elina. There were still a lot of bittersweet feelings, though. I was still going through the pain of the diagnosis, still finding my way. This year, there is no hint of bitter, its all sugary joy. We are thankful for each other. We never wished for down syndrome, but it was the most perfect gift. Let's celebrate the unexpected. Posted by Claire Imsen. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Keep up with Elina! To Save Down Syndrome.
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Breathe Hope: Special Olympic Dreams
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012. I am not a sportsy kind of girl, other that my four years of basketball in high school (and ask any of the people who saw me play, basketball didn't like me). So, for most of my life the Olympics never caught my attention. This year though, I was setting reminders on the TV and. My phone to catch the gymnastic action. I watched it whenever I got the chance, which almost never happened at a decent time of day. So there I was at about 2:00 am, watching this:. It may seem too soon ...
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Breathe Hope: November 2012
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Sunday, November 25, 2012. Just a Girl, at the Zoo. Yesterday was our first trip to the zoo. It was something we had been wanting to do since this summer. I had been anticipating Elina discovering new things, being immersed in fascination. Not so much. Elina was mostly preoccupied with a.) getting snacks and b.) smacking the glass tanks whenever possible. Despite this age-appropriate behavior, we had a great time. And I couldn't be happier with who my Elina is revealing herself to be. Thank you, baby.
