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My name is Miriam..
I have 6 children (one in heaven), and one grandson.
My middle son is a good looking, some what rebelious 14 year old, who is in his 1st year of high school. He has several friends, enjoys footy and loves playing on his x-box.
Jack also has Down Syndrome.
"Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 inside each of the body's cells (hence the biological term, Trisomy 21). It is a chromosomal accident, not known to be caused by anything the parents may have done before or during pregnancy. Down syndrome is recognisable at birth because of some typical physical characteristics and diagnosis will be confirmed by chromosome analysis."
Down Syndrome is NOT a result of an incestious relationship, (I dont even have a brother!)
Please Please Please Mintis if you hear anyone comment about the stupid All Saints program, and consider any of the views expressed to be factual.....enlighten them.
"There is absolutely no increase in the risk of Down syndrome or of other chromosomal conditions for the offspring of incestuous relationships."
This has been very upsetting for families of people with Down Syndrome, and already some children have been victimised as a result.
We are regular families who just happen to have a family member with Down Syndrome and we do not deserve to be stigmitised in this way.
PS Darkened Angel has asked that I expand on and write about Down Syndrome. I am no expert, but a mum who has personal experience raising a child with Down Syndrome so I will start to write some advice based purely on my own experiences.
In the meantime I would just like to add this to the advice page and will write futher in another entry.
Regards Miriam
(June 6th) (
