~ DREAM BIG ~: 3/29/09

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Thank you Jesus the sun is shining! Its a little chilly today but thank goodness the sun is shining...only to be followed by another rainy front...*sigh*
Not a whole lot to say today...we're getting ready to head out to a birthday party...at our friends across the street. Darin is picking up ball equipment for the girls tball team...and we need to call the kids on our team today. I think I will leave that to Darin ...I have quite a bit going on haha
Speaking of bdays I talked to the girls to see if they would like to have their bday parties together and they both said yes....ok...hmm what kind do you want to have.....CAMP ROCK! CINDERELLA! Ooook so Im thinking this will be a hard one....I've got to come up with a way to give them both what they want and stillll have them together ...can I pull this off and still get the pictures I want to have? I guess I'll need to rope some friends in to doing that for me huh?
Alright just wanted to check in...I need to get the girls dressed and get the present ready....woohooo
Hey Kass....we're on our way! Happy Birthday Girl!

About Down syndrome

October is National Down syndrome awareness month. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, which results in varying degrees of physical and mental abnormality. It occurs in one out of every 733 live births. More than 350,000 people in the U.S. have this genetic condition. Here are a few more facts:
Down syndrome is a common genetic variation which usually causes delay in physical, intellectual and language development.
The exact causes of the chromosomal rearrangement and primary prevention of Down syndrome are currently unknown.
Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
The incidence of Down syndrome in the United States is estimated to be 1 in every 733 live births.
Of all children born in this country annually, approximately 5,000 will have Down syndrome.
There are approximately 1/4 million families in the United States affected by Down syndrome.
While the likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome increases with maternal age; nevertheless, 80% of babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age, as women in that age group give birth to more babies overall.
There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down syndrome. Each individual has his/her own unique personality, capabilities and talents. 30% - 50% of the individuals with Down syndrome have heart defects and 8% - 12% have gastrointestinal tract abnormalities present at birth. Most of these defects are now correctable by surgery.
Individuals with Down syndrome benefit from loving homes, early intervention, inclusive education, appropriate medical care and positive public attitudes.
In adulthood, many persons with Down syndrome hold jobs, live independently and enjoy recreational opportunities in their communities.
Courtesy of the NDSC

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