Down Syndrome - Allen,TX

You say 'CONGRATULATIONS' you buy a card and a gift. You take a meal and you say you cannot wait to meet him!
My colleague's son was born with a severe disability and every one else except one guy and i chipped in and bought a gift and treated him like another other parent who had just had a child. He cried when we gave him the gift and years later when I ran into him on a vacation he said 'thank-you' for treating us like parents with a newborn child and not ignoring his son's birth and avoiding him at work like everyone else.
I'd say ' you can look forward to a million hugs , laughs and kisses' because if you have ever spent time with a kiddo with a bonus chromosone then that's what you get.

You congratulate her on her beautiful baby, and let her know that you're available if there's anything you can do for her.

I personally would send a card or flowers or visit as I would with any other baby. If she didn't know ahead of time that he had down syndrome, she will be in shock (of course) . But she will love this baby as her other 3, despite the challenges he faces. I would tell her congratulations on her beautiful son!

Just as you would with any baby and new Mom.

My cousin has a Down's child. A son.
We never put on a "sad" or disappointed face or tone of voice to him, about it. We never acted weird about it.
He is CUTE. Really.
And he is about 7 or 8 now... and he does children's Theater and even was in a national TV commercial.
They let their son, do what he is interested in and they are very nurturing.
They have another child as well. They do not differentiate between them.

You say what you would say when any mother delivers a much wanted and loved child.

"congrats on the birth of your son"

"Congratulations! He's beautiful! Let me know if I can do anything for you."

By the way, today is World Down Syndrome Day! Congratulations and welcome to the world to the 10% of babies with Down Syndrome who were not aborted!!

Congratulations!! He is beautiful!!

I saw congratulations from one of the moms. Downs syndrome is just what it is, a syndrome. He/she is a beautiful baby I am sure, and people love these children and they are wonderful people. So fun and loving, maybe a little stubborn. Can you tell I work with them? They will be fine. A lot of help will come there way. We all have children who have something that can be a little difficult. They will work it out.

You congratulate her on the birth of their new son...... get a card and or a gift, or a meal, if you feel that is appropriate..... congratulate them on how handsome he is.......

that is all you need to say.....

He is still just a tiny baby...... Yes, he may have health issues and other struggles down the line, but I work with Down syndrome children... and they are so loving! I get multiple hugs every day from these kids.... when I was gone for several days in the fall, when I met the bus on my first day back, one of my Down Syndrome kids got off the bus..... beamed a HUGE smile, and said, very gleefully... "You're back!" and gave me a VERY big hug......

You can't NOT love a child like that......

I also go with "Congratulations!"

She may be going to Holland when she thought she was going to France (google that story) but he's still her beautiful baby.

The same thing you'd say if her baby was perfectly "normal." Each life is absolutely beautiful and unique!

Say congratulations. Tell her how adorable he is, and how wonderful he will be. My daughter is 2, and when I was 18 weeks pregnant we found out she had DS. It was scary, and sad. If you could see us now you'd be amazed! She is incredible. Sure, she will face more challenges than other kids, but she has the same value as any other person. He will open her eyes to a whole new world, and she and her family will be better people for it.

Also, tell her to get in touch with the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. They will have lots of resources for her.

Also, tell her to check out www.kellehampton.com, as well as look on babycenter.com under communities - there are several DS boards on there there may be helpful to her. All, of corse, when she's ready. I found them both VERY helpful after getting my daughters diagnosis.

Congratulations!!!

As a teacher for the last 10+ years along with running a company.... Some of my favorite days are spent in the classroom teaching something new to a Downs child OR participating in their favorite activity.

"Congratulations."

There's an article online which might provide some help:
http://mamasoncall.com/2012/03/when-crisis-hits-say-this-...

"Congratulations!" Babies are a blessing. It may be difficult for her at first, so just be as supportive as you would be with any mom with a newborn. If you're close to her, ask if there's anything you can do to help out. Four kids is a lot! Good luck.

Don't act any differently about this baby than you would any other. Offer congratulations and a card or gift.

Let your boss be the guide. If she's happy, be happy for her. If she's sad or uncertain, ask if there is anything you can do for her.

Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing to have 4 children.