Inspiring life despite a diagnosis

Martin and Camille have four children.  Three of which have a seizure disorder . Camille and Martin were pioneers in getting appropriate services for their children.  Camille and Martin were candid about first learning about their children’s seizure disorder and are grateful for them in their lives. Having Multiple Children with a Disability Being born with no issues Camille explained th...

Shirell and Danny have a 15 year old boy named Sam, who has Prader-Willi syndrome . When Sam was first born, Shirell and Danny noticed that he was floppy and looked lifeless, and the doctors discovered his issues right away. For Shirell and Danny the joys  have definitely outweighed the hardships.

Kecia and Kris were excited for the birth of their third daughter Brie.  When she was born, they discovered that she had Down syndrome.   The news was difficult for Kecia and Kris to process.  10 years later, they have realized how amazing Down syndrome is.  They have adopted two children with Down syndrome from the Ukraine.   Choosing Down Syndrome   Down Syndrome Diagnosis Brings Emotional Respo...

McKenzie anxiously anticipated the birth of her second child.  She hoped this child could serve as a buddy for her first child, Trevor, who has Down syndrome. Unfortunately, she found out that Maely had several abnormalities and would die before, during or after birth.  Her story is touching as she explained her decision to carry Maely to term. Carrying to Term Despite Fatal Diagnosis Ev...

Chris and Mindy were expecting their fourth child and went in for a routine ultrasound.  Everything seemed great until their doctor called them later that night. He said that their son, Camden, had spina bifida , hydrocephalus , and clubfeet .  They were given the option of abortion several times.  They chose to carry Camden to term and are grateful they did. Enjoying the Ride Whirlwind of News Mi...

Janeen is the proud grandparent of Hunter, a 10 year old boy who was diagnosed with lissencephaly .  Janeen was candid about her experience with Hunter and the joy he has brought into her life and his family’s life.   A Grandma’s  Love Four-month-old diagnosed with lissencephaly Even though Hunter wasn’t officially diagnosed until he was four months old, Janeen said that...

Sydney and Darren courageously chose life despite being told that their daughter had a fatal condition.  Grace was diagnosed with alobar holoprosencephaly .  She lived for five and a half hours and greatly impacted those around her.  Finding Beauty in Your Baby’s  Death Your baby is going to die When they had their 20-week ultrasound Darren and Sydney received news that n...

Justin and Amber were nervous to welcome their son, Finneas.  They learned at an ultrasound that their son would be born with some chromosome disorder.  They were told that their son would be a burden and encouraged them to have an abortion. They chose life and are grateful everyday as Finneas, who has Down syndrome , has brought more joy and love into their lives than they could have imagined. Do...

Bryson and Emily were thrilled to welcome their first child Hunter.  They started noticing that Hunter was falling behind in some of his development.  When Hunter started having seizures, they knew something was wrong. He was diagnosed with lissencephaly .  Bryson and Emily were candid about what life has been like over the past 10 years. Everyone Has Something to Offer the World Th...