21 Things I love about Theo
I haven't posted since October. Yikes. I have started posts several times, I just haven't been sure what to say, or how to say it, but since today is World Down Syndrome Day, I will just start with a few facts about Down syndrome. As Theo was growing in my belly, the first cell happened to included an extra 21st chromosome (0.1% chance), and as Theo grew and grew, each and every cell in his body copied from the first to include an extra 21st chromosome. If any of the other 23 pairs of chromosomes had an extra copy, it would likely ended with a miscarriage because of too much extra DNA. However, because the 21st is the shortest chromosome, only carrying about 1-2% of DNA, many babies survive and even thrive, just with a variety of effects on their development. Theo is our handsome 3-month-old baby with Down syndrome. If you have been following me on Facebook, you would know that Theo has given us a few scares! We have been in the hospital 3 times since birth and see ...