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> Leann

I certainly do know where it is! I am not that far to the north of you

in Canastota! We were through your neck of the woods just last week-

have always wanted to stop at the Cat's Meow.

I have a little soap shop here and have been in this crazy biz for

over 20 years. We are also having the gathering here this year. hope to

see you!

Debbie Sturdevant

www.thecountryartist.com

[Guest guest]

Shaye,

I have 2 daughters-18 & 10, and a son whose 15. Oh yeah & I will be

a Grandmother this fall- " gulp " .

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> > Welcome Leann! Where is Sherburn?

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> > Shaye

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> > Hello to everyone!

> > Just wanted to say hi, I've been making CP soaps almost a yr and

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> > half, and still learning-especially in the swirl dept. I live in

> > Sherburne(it's ok if ya never heard of it, lol) with my son &

> daughter

> > and two dogs.

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[Guest guest]

Im not a grandmother " yet " thankfully, my daugthers are 13 and 16. My 16

YO got all of her wisdome teeth extracted on Wednesday so she has been home

im pain and on meds and swoolen chipmunk cheeks. Poor girl.

Nice to meet you

Shaye

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> > Hello to everyone!

> > Just wanted to say hi, I've been making CP soaps almost a yr and

a

> > half, and still learning-especially in the swirl dept. I live in

> > Sherburne(it's ok if ya never heard of it, lol) with my son &

> daughter

> > and two dogs.

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> > Leann :0)

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[Guest guest]

Oops, I posted to the wrong person- I think the cold medicine I took

this morning is making me more ditsy then usual, lol. I meant to

answer Susie who asked the ages of my kids. Not that I mind chit

chatting with you also Shaye, ouch your poor daughter- I have to get

just one tooth pulled at the end of the month and I'm already nervous

about it.

Leann

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> > > Welcome Leann! Where is Sherburn?

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> > > Shaye

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> > > Intro

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> > >

> > > Hello to everyone!

> > > Just wanted to say hi, I've been making CP soaps almost a yr

and

> a

> > > half, and still learning-especially in the swirl dept. I live

in

> > > Sherburne(it's ok if ya never heard of it, lol) with my son &

> > daughter

> > > and two dogs.

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> > > Leann :0)

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[Guest guest]

Debbie,Had to bring my daughter to the dentist last week up in Fayettville.I was

trying to figure out where your shop is, I thought I had read you take a turn

out of , but I couldn't find it. Was I way off?If you go to the Cats Meow

take lotsa money, a person could get lost in there.

Debbie Sturdevant <DebbieD78@...> wrote:

> Leann

I certainly do know where it is! I am not that far to the north of you

in Canastota! We were through your neck of the woods just last week-

have always wanted to stop at the Cat's Meow.

I have a little soap shop here and have been in this crazy biz for

over 20 years. We are also having the gathering here this year. hope to

see you!

Debbie Sturdevant

www.thecountryartist.com

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/18/2007 10:08:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

shaye@... writes:

My 16

YO got all of her wisdome teeth extracted on Wednesday so she has been home

im pain and on meds and swoolen chipmunk cheeks. Poor girl.

My sympathies, Shaye. My dd had hers out last summer, and it wasn't

easy--for either of us!

My son needs to have his extracted, too, but he just had shoulder surgery on

Wed., so I don't think it will happen soon. Ugh.

Beth

_www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/)

www.saponifier.com

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[Guest guest]

Hello Philippa and welcome.

Regarding your question - this is how I handle it. It just so happens I've

faced the same thing with family and friends. Friends and my side of the family

don't question our decision of not-vaccing anymore because they know I've done

the research and have read on vaccines for years - and know that I wouldn't do

anything one way or the other without giving it serious thought and weighing the

benefits vs. the risk - especially with our children.

For those that want to talk about it - it all depends on why. If they want to

know because they're questioning the decision for their children or themselves,

I'll gladly talk to them on our decision and why we chose to not vaccinate. If

they want to know why we don't because they think we're " irresponsible " - it's

none of their freaking business - and it is left at that.

Welcome to the group.

Randi

[Guest guest]

Hi Philippa and welcome to the group. I'm Sue, formerly from the UK, now

living in the southern suburbs of Perth. I'm mum to Robyn, nearly 10,

completely unvaxed and unmedicated.

I am a second year student homeopath, and Robyn (and my dh and I) are all

under the care of homoeopaths. Do you have a good one near you? I think

there are several working out of the Sydney College of Homoeopathic

Medicine.

Look forward to *chatting* with you in the future.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

p.s. are you on Meryl's AVN list as well AVN

>

>

> Hi Everyone

>

> My name is Philippa and I've just joined, so thought I'd say hi!

>

> I'm wife to a darling man and mum to a gorgeous 2.5 yr old boy and we

> live in Sydney Australia on our little 2 acres of paradise with our

> cats and chickens and someone else's horses!!

>

> We were pressured to vaccinate our boy when he was 6 days old (born

> premature at 35 weeks) because the staff in the special care nursery

> refused to release him into my care unless I signed the form. I had

> never wanted to vaccinate, but was pretty impressionable and gave in.

> We then vaccinated him as a young bub due to enormous pressure, but

> stopped when he was 4mo old and haven't looked back.

>

> Our son is the picture of health (apart from the expected colds, etc),

> but we get so much cricitism from people about our decision not to

> vaccinate - people think we're really irresponsible. People argue that

> I'd never forgive myself if my son contracted pneumococcal or

> something like that but I think I would never forgive myself if we

> ruined his health by vaccinating unecessarily... and I don't actually

> think vaccines are as effective as people would like to believe.

>

> I've joined this group in the hope of gaining some stronger arguments

> to refute peoples criticism; I am also hoping for tips to naturally

> strengthen my son's immune system and keep him as healthy as possible

> (although as I say, he's pretty healthy!!)

>

> Thanks for letting me join!

> Philippa

>

> Australia

[Guest guest]

Welcome! Congratulations. My name is Marcy and I have 4 children. My youngest Sara is 5 and has been blessed with a designer gene! Looking forward to hearing more about your little one. When does she arrive????? MarcySee what's free at AOL.com.

[Guest guest]

Hi Cammie! Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do.My name is & I live 50 miles south of Kansas City,MO in a small town called .I am 41 & a single mom to 3 sons..(22), Kasey(15), & (12).Kasey lives with his father in Oklahoma~ has Down Syndrome.I am currently trying to get more services for him like respite care,attending a day program for disabled adults, & possibly a monthly payment for caring for him. I am so happy you are adopting a child with DS.You are an angel no doubt What is her name if I may ask? I look forward to hearing more about your new blessing! It's so nice to be able to relate to other parents/family members who are experiencing the same trials & tribulations I go through with my son.I don't have any friends where I live so it's a great comfort to be a part of this caring community.Take care & a big welcome to the group! Best wishes, & Hartley P.S. I have pictures of us in my photo album under 's World..feel free to look at them..have a nice week! Cammie Heflin <cammie@...> wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

It’s

so great connecting with new people! I would rather not say the baby’s

name until we have finalized things if that is okay. We are in Marshfield, about 20 minutes east

of Springfield. Talk to you soon!

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Hi Cammie!

Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do.My name is

& I

live 50 miles south of Kansas City,MO in a small town called .I am

41 & a

single mom to 3 sons..(22), Kasey(15), & (12).Kasey lives

with his

father in Oklahoma~ has Down Syndrome.I am currently trying to

get more

services for him like respite care,attending a day program for disabled

adults,

& possibly a monthly payment for caring for him.

I am so

happy you are adopting a child with DS.You are an angel no doubt

What is her

name if I may ask? I look forward to hearing more about your new

blessing!

It's so nice to be able to relate to other parents/family members who

are

experiencing the same trials & tribulations I go through with my son.I

don't

have any

friends where I live so it's a great comfort to be a part of this caring

community.Take

care & a big welcome to the group!

Best

wishes,

& Hartley

P.S. I have

pictures of us in my photo album under 's World..feel free to look

at

them..have a nice week!

Cammie Heflin

<cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello

all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and I

live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting an

infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and have

worked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not be

more thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! I

will probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am very

thankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Hi Cammie,

Welcome. My son , 8, is also adopted with DS. He rocks! Its awesome that your a speech pathologist. I am sure you will get lots of questions here. It is wonderful to have you join us, you have found the best group on the net.

Is your daughter born yet? Tell us more please. I so remember the first whirlwind months of s life...... NICU, docs..... He was 10 weeks premature.

Great to have you here, and again, Welcome.

Hugs,

Mom to 8

Cammie Heflin <cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

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,

Yes she is born, she is eight months old

and we are hoping to get her sometime this summer. The sooner the better! We

have three biological children: Jarika (rhymes with a)15, 8 (has

Asperger’s Syndrome) and Avery 6. I am so excited about this little

addition! She is precious! She has had a lot of medical issues but I think that

the only one that I am concerned with is her double colostomy right now. I just

want to be sure I care for her well! She has had pulmonary hypertension as well

but I think this is okay now. She is still on a feeding tube but is cleared to

eat but is just pulling the stubborn Down syndrome thing! I will release more information

when I know it and keep everyone informed about when we get her! Cammie

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Hi Cammie,

Welcome. My son , 8, is also adopted with

DS. He rocks! Its awesome that your a speech

pathologist. I am sure you will get lots of questions

here. It is wonderful to have you join us, you have found the

best group on the net.

Is your daughter born yet? Tell us more

please. I so remember the first whirlwind months of s

life...... NICU, docs..... He was 10 weeks

premature.

Great to have you here, and again, Welcome.

Hugs,

Mom to 8

Cammie Heflin

<cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to

introduce myself. My name is Cammie and I

live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting an

infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and have

worked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not be

more thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! I

will probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am very

thankful that there is a group like this!

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That is SO awesome! Please keep us informed and share details as you are able and feel comfortable.

Kathy

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Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Congrat! Cammie and good for you. Fire away!

B

--- Cammie Heflin <cammie@...> wrote:

> Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My

> name is Cammie and I

> live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the

> process of adopting an

> infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech

> pathologist and have

> worked extensively with the Down syndrome population

> and we could not be

> more thrilled about this little angel that will

> coming into our lives! I

> will probably have a ton of questions regarding her

> health and I am very

> thankful that there is a group like this!

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[Guest guest]

Congratulations, Cammie.

I have two children who came to me through adoption...they both have Ds and have both blessed my life immensely. It's a great journey--although the beginning of the adoption journey was an emotional rollercoaster.

Good luck!!

Jill

Mom to Mac (9 yrs., 4th grade, Ds) and Kit (5.75 yrs., K, Ds) both adorable, both Chinese, both adopted and both with Ds

intro

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Welcome and Congratulations! That's great that you are adopting a little one with DS. My brother with DS is 28 months old.

QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com

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Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Hi-

Welcome to the listserv and congratulations on having a new

family member;-)

Any and all tips for helping our kids w/speech are very

welcomed, too;-) my son Danny will be 9 at the end of July, and is the youngest

of our 7 kids. He has been a real blessing to our entire family.

kathyR

From:

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[mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of Kathy

Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:21 PM

Down Syndrome Treatment

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That

is SO awesome! Please keep us informed and share details as you are able

and feel comfortable.

Kathy

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Original Message -----

From: Cammie Heflin

Down Syndrome Treatment

Sent: Tuesday, June 19,

2007 9:43 AM

Subject:

intro

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Cammie and I

live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting an

infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and have

worked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not be

more thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! I

will probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am very

thankful that there is a group like this!

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[Guest guest]

Oh that is fine hon..I was just curious is all You'll have to send in pics of her if you feel comfortable doing that.Have you ever heard of the town,Crocker? That is close to Springfield & where my brother lives.Thanks for your reply!Cammie Heflin <cammie@...> wrote: It’s so great connecting with new people! I would

rather not say the baby’s name until we have finalized things if that is okay. We are in Marshfield, about 20 minutes east of Springfield. Talk to you soon! -----Original Message-----From:

Down Syndrome Treatment [mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of melissa hartleySent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:09 AMDown Syndrome Treatment Subject: Re: intro Hi Cammie! Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do.My name is & I live 50 miles south of Kansas City,MO in a small town called .I am 41 & a single mom to 3 sons..(22), Kasey(15), & (12).Kasey lives with his father in Oklahoma~ has Down Syndrome.I am currently trying to get more services for him like respite care,attending a day program for disabled adults, &

possibly a monthly payment for caring for him. I am so happy you are adopting a child with DS.You are an angel no doubt What is her name if I may ask? I look forward to hearing more about your new blessing! It's so nice to be able to relate to other parents/family members who are experiencing the same trials & tribulations I go through with my son.I don't have any friends where I live so it's a great comfort to be a part of this caring community.Take care & a big welcome to the group! Best wishes, & Hartley P.S. I have pictures of us in my photo album under 's World..feel free to look at them..have a nice week! Cammie Heflin <cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

I have

heard of Crocker. I don’t know where it is but I have heard of it! I will

send pix and more info once things are closer to be final. I wouldn’t

want to give out any information that her parents would be uncomfortable with

at this time. I will tell you that she is adorable! Big blue eyes and wispy

blonde hair and the biggest cheeks! I am very willing to answer any speech

questions too!

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Hi Cammie!

Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do.My name is

& I

live 50 miles south of Kansas City,MO in a small town called .I am

41 & a

single mom to 3 sons..(22), Kasey(15), & (12).Kasey lives

with his

father in Oklahoma~ has Down Syndrome.I am currently trying to

get more

services for him like respite care,attending a day program for disabled

adults,

& possibly a monthly payment for caring for him.

I am so

happy you are adopting a child with DS.You are an angel no doubt

What is her

name if I may ask? I look forward to hearing more about your new

blessing!

It's so nice to be able to relate to other parents/family members who

are

experiencing the same trials & tribulations I go through with my son.I

don't

have any

friends where I live so it's a great comfort to be a part of this caring

community.Take

care & a big welcome to the group!

Best

wishes,

& Hartley

P.S. I have

pictures of us in my photo album under 's World..feel free to look

at them..have

a nice week!

Cammie Heflin

<cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name

is Cammie and I

live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting an

infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and have

worked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not be

more thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! I

will probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am very

thankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Cammie, we love our speech pathologist, and I can't wait to tell her your news! Our speech pathologist also works extensively with children with Ds, and I can see her doing just this sort of thing as well. Having the opportunity to know a child with Ds (granted my own), I would certainly choose to adopt one as well. He is full of mischief, but such a delight. He has brought love and joy into my life beyond belief, but definitey keeps me on my toes. I bet you know all about it. And how lucky for your new daughter that her mom is a speech pathologist!! Good luck to you, and enjoy! Paige, mom to Ben 6 yoCammie Heflin <cammie@...> wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

[Guest guest]

Hey Cammie,

Boy do I know Stubborn. You do know that the stubborn Gene is on the 21st strand!!! Lol.

has a feeding tube as well. Still...... Grrrrrrr. But hey its easy to get his meds in him when necessary. (gotta look at the bright side)

Keeping ya in thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.

Hugs,

Mom to 8 with DS

-- RE: intro

,

Yes she is born, she is eight months old and we are hoping to get her sometime this summer. The sooner the better! We have three biological children: Jarika (rhymes with a)15, 8 (has Asperger’s Syndrome) and Avery 6. I am so excited about this little addition! She is precious! She has had a lot of medical issues but I think that the only one that I am concerned with is her double colostomy right now. I just want to be sure I care for her well! She has had pulmonary hypertension as well but I think this is okay now. She is still on a feeding tube but is cleared to eat but is just pulling the stubborn Down syndrome thing! I will release more information when I know it and keep everyone informed about when we get her! Cammie

-----Original Message-----From: Down Syndrome Treatment [mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of RomeroSent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:44 AMDown Syndrome Treatment Subject: Re: intro

Hi Cammie,

Welcome. My son , 8, is also adopted with DS. He rocks! Its awesome that your a speech pathologist. I am sure you will get lots of questions here. It is wonderful to have you join us, you have found the best group on the net.

Is your daughter born yet? Tell us more please. I so remember the first whirlwind months of s life...... NICU, docs..... He was 10 weeks premature.

Great to have you here, and again, Welcome.

Hugs,

Mom to 8

Cammie Heflin <cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

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Camie,

Welcome!

You are awesome to adopt any child, especially a child with Down syndrome AND ESPEICALLY one who is double bagged! (colostomy (poo) and urostomy (urine))The bright side...no diapers!

I work for a company that makes ostomy supplies, and if you feel challenged in this area, please let me know, I can connect you with local support to help you out with the ostomies.

Know we are all here to support you, and feel free to post anything at all that you have questions about

!

, Mom to 13, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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,

Yes she is born, she is eight months old and we are hoping to get her sometime this summer. The sooner the better! We have three biological children: Jarika (rhymes with a)15, 8 (has Asperger’s Syndrome) and Avery 6. I am so excited about this little addition! She is precious! She has had a lot of medical issues but I think that the only one that I am concerned with is her double colostomy right now. I just want to be sure I care for her well! She has had pulmonary hypertension as well but I think this is okay now. She is still on a feeding tube but is cleared to eat but is just pulling the stubborn Down syndrome thing! I will release more information when I know it and keep everyone informed about when we get her! Cammie

-----Original Message-----From: Down Syndrome Treatment [mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of RomeroSent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:44 AMDown Syndrome Treatment Subject: Re: intro

Hi Cammie,

Welcome. My son , 8, is also adopted with DS. He rocks! Its awesome that your a speech pathologist. I am sure you will get lots of questions here. It is wonderful to have you join us, you have found the best group on the net.

Is your daughter born yet? Tell us more please. I so remember the first whirlwind months of s life...... NICU, docs..... He was 10 weeks premature.

Great to have you here, and again, Welcome.

Hugs,

Mom to 8

Cammie Heflin <cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

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,

Thanks so much for the welcome! I am so

excited I can’t hardly stand it! We are very ready for this little angel

to bless our home! Thanks to everyone for all of the support I have received so

far and I will keep everyone posted! Cammie

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intro

Camie,

Welcome!

You are awesome to adopt any child,

especially a child with Down syndrome AND ESPEICALLY one who is double bagged!

(colostomy (poo) and urostomy (urine))The bright side...no diapers!

I work for a company that makes

ostomy supplies, and if you feel challenged in this area, please let me know, I

can connect you with local support to help you out with the ostomies.

Know we are all here to support you,

and feel free to post anything at all that you have questions about

!

, Mom to 13, DS, Southern

California

To succeed in life,

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Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a

Prenatal Diagnosis

http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/

What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosis

http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Hi Cammie,

Welcome. My son , 8, is also adopted with

DS. He rocks! Its awesome that your a speech

pathologist. I am sure you will get lots of questions

here. It is wonderful to have you join us, you have found the

best group on the net.

Is your daughter born yet? Tell us more

please. I so remember the first whirlwind months of s

life...... NICU, docs..... He was 10 weeks

premature.

Great to have you here, and again, Welcome.

Hugs,

Mom to 8

Cammie Heflin

<cammiephobia (DOT) net> wrote:

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is

Cammie and I

live in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting an

infant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and have

worked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not be

more thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! I

will probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am very

thankful that there is a group like this!

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Hi there! Glad to have you on board. Although I have not posted very much I have learned quite a bit here and there. I think you are a very awesome person in what you have chosen to do. I can only say that I wish the absolute best for you and your family. Its wonderful to know that your precious babe will no doubt be in the care of great parents and beable to experience life to the fullest. Congrats!!! , mom to the Fantastic Four! Liz 32, Tina 30, 21 and of course, 9 d/sCammie Heflin <cammie@...> wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cammie and Ilive in Missouri. My husband and I are in the process of adopting aninfant girl with Down syndrome. I am a speech pathologist and haveworked extensively with the Down syndrome population and we could not bemore thrilled about this little angel that will coming into our lives! Iwill probably have a ton of questions regarding her health and I am verythankful that there is a group like this!

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