The assumption is always that such a diagnosis is not only disappointing, but crippling, even tragic. You can not, of course, minimize the difficulty of living with developmental disabilities, nor the danger of its associated health effects, but you can find a peace similar to what the Sullivans have encountered:
"I wish I could go back and tell myself to feel the way I do now, which is completely fine about the diagnosis, even happy about it! I had such a wrong idea of what Down syndrome would mean for our family. Kate is just a unique little girl, just as any child is unique. And she is adorable and such a blessing to our family. I am so happy that she is exactly the way she is. And I love getting to know her more and more each day."
You need to go read the article (click for direct link), it is truly a blessing!
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