Erie, Pennsylvania
During a prenatal visit, my doctor offered the Down Syndrome screening test. I had tons of other blood work to be done, so I decided to have the screening test as well. I never thought it would come back positive. I was hysterical when it did. The next day, my husband and I went to see the doctor. He said based on the blood work, our chance of having a DS baby was 2.2%-my husband and I love to gamble and decided to take the odds.
The amnio was offered to us and we decided against it-it didn't matter to us if our baby had DS or not. Our beautiful baby girl, Ella Taylor was born 12/18/06 by C-section due to breech position. I think I knew the first time I saw her that she may have DS but no one said anything. The pediatrician came in that afternoon and saw her-nothing was said.
The next morning, a different pediatrician came in at 8:15am and examined her-he suggested the possibility of Ella having DS. Again, I was hysterical the entire day. I knew very little about DS. She didn't have a lot of features of DS so the doctor suggested genetic testing. Right after Christmas, we got the news that she had MDS that affect 60% of her cells. Her echo was normal. She has no digestive problems. She eats and sleeps well. She is absolutely perfect and adorable. The doctor, at this point is using "typical" kids milestones for her.
Early intervention comes once a week for occupational therapy-her therapist says she is doing so well that she may have to cut back on her therapy to once every other week. Everyday, we feel so lucky and blessed that she was given to us. We are so proud of every little accomplishment. She has really humbled us and our families.
The next morning, a different pediatrician came in at 8:15am and examined her-he suggested the possibility of Ella having DS. Again, I was hysterical the entire day. I knew very little about DS. She didn't have a lot of features of DS so the doctor suggested genetic testing. Right after Christmas, we got the news that she had MDS that affect 60% of her cells. Her echo was normal. She has no digestive problems. She eats and sleeps well. She is absolutely perfect and adorable. The doctor, at this point is using "typical" kids milestones for her.
Early intervention comes once a week for occupational therapy-her therapist says she is doing so well that she may have to cut back on her therapy to once every other week. Everyday, we feel so lucky and blessed that she was given to us. We are so proud of every little accomplishment. She has really humbled us and our families.
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