A year ago Daniel was born and we found out that he has Down syndrome. It was an overwhelming day to say the least. I wasn’t sure when things would feel “normal” again, but I was hopeful that it would be soon. Here are some of the things I wish I could go back and tell myself then.
~He’ll be an incredibly easy baby.~
Obviously there was a lot of emotion surrounding Daniel’s birth. Getting plenty of sleep and not having to deal with a fussy baby made it much easier to process all that.
~When you look at him you won’t see Down syndrome, you’ll just see Daniel.~
When he was first born I’d look at Daniel and wonder if other people could see that he has Down syndrome. There were times I’d look at him and think it was obvious and other times I’d look at him and think it wasn’t so obvious. Now I don’t think about it at all. His expressions are his own. He just looks like Daniel.
~You’ll love him so much that sometimes it will feel like your heart is going to burst.~
Everything else seems like minor details in the face of the love this boy makes me feel.
Happy birthday to our sweet little guy!
I love him. I’m learning a lot from you.
Glad to hear it! I’m sort of learning as I go 🙂
Bah, don’t let your heart burst! That sounds like a medical emergency waiting to happen. Maybe just let your heart get all fat and squishy for him.
I don’t think letting my heart get all fat and squishy is all that healthy either.
Happy birthday, sweet baby Daniel! Auntie Kari loves you!
And he loves his Auntie Kari!
Happy Birthday, Daniel!! I can’t believe it’s been a year.
Wow! One year old! Happy birthday Daniel. I am waiting to see a picture of his cake.
I still haven’t decided what I want to make! We have family in town in like 2 weeks, so that’s when we’re celebrating. I should probably pick a cake.
Happy Birthday Daniel! I can totally see in you the love you have for Daniel. And I’m jealous… See how I just made this all about me? Nice Laura, nice.
It’s different with Daniel. I definitely didn’t feel that kind of heart-bursting love for Kalena when she was a baby. Not that I didn’t love her, but, you know.
Well, thanks for that. AND sorry for turning the beautiful thing that is Daniels first birthday into a pity party for ME.
Still with the smooshing. Happy birthday to your sweet boy.
He’s the smooshiest baby ever.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, sweet boy!
Happy birthday, Daniel!
Happy birthday, Daniel!
He’s adorable. Happy birthday Daniel!
He’s the cutest one-year-old I know! That smile! That hair! That everything!
Happy happy birthday to your little guy. I started reading your blog when he was born/diagnosed and you appear to have handled a little bump in the road with love and grace. He’s lucky to have a place in your family.
Well thank you! I’m so glad you found me, because I’ve loved reading about your family.