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My son arrived and he has downs syndrome!

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Debsbabe · 19/08/2004 00:07

Hello everyone

I am Debbie 31 years old married to Scott 33 years old i have a daughter Ricarda age 14, a 22 month old son Callum and a 7 day old son Cameron.

Cameron has been diagnoised with Downs syndrome which wasn't picked up at birth, in fact his midwife couldn't see anything wrong herself and neither did the first baby doctor to come out but after she thought he had a clicky hip and called another doctor he icked up on it, so for the grand total of 5 hours we had a normal healthy baby with nothing wrong but that was soon to be shattered.

Anyway they took bloods that day and the results were back today and he does indeed have downs syndrome, i thought i had prepared myself for the truth but i still found myself shocked and upset when they said that he has downs. It seems so daunting and overwhelming i am not sure where my head is but i cant take everything in at the moment, i try to concentrate on what they are saying but all i see is the mouths moving!

My little Cameron is still my perfect little angel regardless of what disorder he has! He is beautiful to me.

Love Debbie and Cameron xxxx

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chonky · 19/08/2004 12:44

Hi Debbie and Cameron , congratulations and welcome to mumsnet (I'm newish to MN too & have found here brilliant for support).

milge · 19/08/2004 13:13

Welcome to Mumsnet Debbie, and welcome to the world little Cameron. I hope you find this site as supportive as I have.

aloha · 19/08/2004 13:22

Hi, welcome and congratulations on the birth of Cameron

Thomcat · 19/08/2004 18:21

What a lovely post. So pleased to hear of your new arrival and so pleased that you are so positive about things, and why not, you should be, as you say you have a beautiful new baby son.

my little girl, Lottie, was born with DS, it'll be 3 years this Xmas, my how time flies. She is healthy and happy and wonderful and has never given me a moments concern. She isn't walking as yet but she'll get there in her own time.

It would be great to talk to you more as and when, and if you have any questions, want to know things about Lottie, anything feel free to chat to me here about anything and everything or if you prefer email me by contacting me through mumsnet and we can share stories, good stuff and not so good!

Welcome to mumsnet btw, I didn't think I needed any SN support but I have realised that sometimes no one else knows like another sn mum, and actually there are mums whose children don't have SN who have been just as supportive and caring with tons of advice and support when I?ve discovered I need it now and then.

Anyway, look forward to speaking with you more.
TC xx

unicorn · 19/08/2004 18:24

congratulations to all your family, and welcome little Cameron!

Davros · 19/08/2004 19:06

Welcome Debbie, Scott, Calllum, Ricarda (do tell, never heard that name before but nice) and, of course, Cameron. I don't have a child with DS but I have a 9 year old with autism and a 17 month old DD who, so far, we think and hope is OK. You'll get lots of practical and emotional support here. Don't put a brave face on if you feel like shit, we understand, but this is the place we expect you to come first with all the good news too! (some of us are a bit bossy!). Lovely to welcome you all, sounds like a Scottish theme in the names?

DAVROSx

Jollymum · 19/08/2004 19:14

Congratulations and welcome to the whole family, especially little Cameron. Every baby is a blessing, some people on here are desperate for babies and you have been given a gift, with just a little extra. I don't have kids with SN but I do have four of them and Mumsnet is always here. Talk to us, tell us the news and keep in touch. Don't hide feelings, use us as a sounding board and once again, welcome Cameron!!

Love JollymumXXXXX

NomDePlume · 19/08/2004 19:22

Congratulations on little Cameron, Debbie and welcome to Mumsnet!

zippy539 · 19/08/2004 19:23

Welcome to Mumsnet Debbie and congratulations to all your family on the birth of Cameron You'll get all the support you need right here.

bundle · 19/08/2004 19:43

welcometo you debbie & little cameron!

Cadbury · 19/08/2004 19:56

Welcome Debbie (great name btw) and welcome Cameron ad the whole family. Very pleased to have you with us.
Cadbury (Debz)

edam · 19/08/2004 19:57

Welcome Debbie and congratulations! And welcome to Cameron and Scott, Calllum and Ricarda too.

luckymum · 19/08/2004 20:12

Welcom Debbie & congratulations on the birth of Cameron (love that name!).

You'll find loads of help and support here, they're great

MeanBean · 19/08/2004 20:18

Congratulations Debbie, hope Mumsnet gives you lots of support and fun!

willow2 · 19/08/2004 21:53

Hi Debsbabe, I just wanted to say welcome to Mumsnet - and welcome to the world, little Cameron. I have no personal experience of having a child with special needs, but I know that there are a lot of lovely mums on this site who do have lots of experience who will be happy to help you with any specific information or advice you might need. Anyway, enjoy Cameron and enjoy Mumsnet. xxx

zaphod · 19/08/2004 22:30

Congratulations on the birth of Cameron, and welcome to Mumsnet, Debbie.

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Debsbabe · 20/08/2004 00:15

thank you all for your warm welcome

firsty i live in south london, croydon to be exact! and Ricarda is yes a very unusual name but it was in a baby name book.

Cameron had to have yet another blood test today as the blood they took yesterday clotted before they could test it for the billarubin levels (jaundice) so out came the needle again for my poor little angel. he also had his chest x-ray while we were there.

seem to live at the hospital at the moment anywat thank you all again you sound like such a lovely bunch of people, i look forward to getting to know you all better

love debbie and cameron xxx

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juniper68 · 20/08/2004 00:19

Hi debbie

it's good to hear from you.

sunchowder · 20/08/2004 02:40

Welcome Debbie and congratulations on the birth of your son Cameron! There are lots of lovely Mums on this site and you will find wonderful support in the coming months and years. Wishing you peaceful thoughts and serene sleep in these early nights.

serenequeen · 20/08/2004 06:07

congratulations and welcome you will find whatever support and help you need here, not only for downs, but for just about anything

eidsvold · 20/08/2004 06:44

Debbie - my dd had to have a number of blood tests like that during her stay in hospital and it is quite upsetting watching this little one having to go through that. It can also be soo tough spending so much time in hospital when all you want to do is take your babe home and start the next phase of your life as a family.

Hope he is home soon.

SoupDragon · 20/08/2004 08:29

hi Debbie! Welcome to Mumsnet There are a few Mumsnetters in and around Croydon (me being one of them). In fact, if you're in the Shirley area on a term time Wednesday, I know a small but (I hope) friendly mother & toddler group with home made biscuits...

Blu · 20/08/2004 11:02

Debbie, Welcome to MN, and congratulations on the birth of Cameron.
Wishing you joy - and strength - because obviously it isn't all going to be easy. It's all right to say so, and it's all right to be upset. It's also alright to boast like mad about Cameron's achievements as he grows - and most of all, it's compulsory to share it all with us on Mumsnet!
Looking forward to talking with you. XX

Ghosty · 20/08/2004 11:31

Congratulations on the birth of little Cameron, Debbie, and welcome to Mumsnet

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Debsbabe · 20/08/2004 11:49

typical isn't last night i decided to take my two little boys out for a walk this morning and now it is peeing down with rain so no fresh air for them! It never rains but it pours! pretty much sums up how i feel at the moment i suppose.

Cameron seems to be feeding better as of last night and he is due again now so i should go really and give his nibs his bottle!

I will speak to you all later

Love Debbie and Cameron 8 days old xxxx

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