I was a Special Ed teacher, and I want you to know that Down’s Syndrome kids were my passion and given the chance, they can exceed expectations!! Some have gone on to college on a reduced schedule but graduated!! Never limit expectations, because every child is special and God doesn’t make mistakes!!

My daughter with Down's is 39 . I can't imagine life without her. She is my heart. Every day will be an adventure for y'all. Embrace it and God bless you.

Hi, I just saw your video. I have a brother with Downs who was born in 1968, before any of this testing was available. He has an umbilical hernia , paten ductus and a valve that wasn't closing properly. The doctor in our small rural town told my parents to not treat him or feed him and let him die. They weren't okay with that and arranged an immediate transfer to a hospital in the capital city of our state. He had the abdominal surgery and was in the NICU for 3 weeks. He came home for 2 days but got sick and had to go back for another 3 weeks. They didn't do heart surgery on infants back then so we had to wait until he was 6. There weren't services for Downs kids back then but we all worked with him at home. He is the sixth child in the family. He walked at 18 months and he started at a local preschool at age 3. He has expressive aphasia. He understands everything and I mean everything! He has a great sense of humor. He works in a workshop setting. He is happy, healthy, loves music and dancing. He reads at a fourth grade level, can do math, knows his money and can iron his own shirt... something many men cannot do. Sorry to be so long winded but I wanted you to see your daughter be a joy to you for a very long time best wishes to you and your family.

I needed to hear this story, thank you ! I’m 22 weeks and have been told my baby has Down’s syndrome, at first I was very scared now I’m at peace with it and excited to welcome this little one in our family.

Thank you so much for sharing your perfect, adorable daughter, what a gift she is!

Winnie is adorable! So good of you to make this video. I'm sure it will help so many people!❤

Your life is enriched, extra blessed and beautiful thanks to Winnie! Your precious gift Winnie is so adorable! 💗😘💓🙏🏼

Congratulations on your beautiful daughter and thank you for sharing your story. I look forward to seeing her grow.

Your child has tested positive for cuteness! 😍 What a darling child. ❤ 🌈 I'm so sorry about the loss of your unborn baby.

Thank you for sharing this! I’m currently 15 weeks pregnant and have done the NT scan and NIPT test. Both came back with a high positive rate for Down syndrome. I have been feeling confused and not sure where to start. However, the one thing I do know is my husband and I will love her for eternity. She is a blessing to us and we refuse to let these test give us negativity during pregnancy.

you are amazing and so is Winnie! As you said, you are lucky to be blessed with Winnie and I wish all the best for your entire family.

Thank you for sharing your story about Winnie. God Bless you and your family.

This randomly came up In my feed, but my son who is now 17 has Down syndrome….. i had him when I was 17, the doctors came in the room and literally said ( these babies get adopted in 24 hours you would not have to worry) well needless to say I kept my baby …. I love him so much, my whole family loves him. He’s my light !!! Your daughter is such a cutie 🥰

The way she put her hand up in the air towards you when you said just relax, made my heart so happy

Thank you for doing this video!! Your daughter is beautiful 😍 and you’re an amazing momma!!

Thank you for your story. Glad it all worked out better than you could have hoped for.

Such a wonderful and important video❤. Thank you for sharing your story and you’re precious daughter.

You are such a wonderful and loving Mom! GOD bless you and your little ones!

Thank you for making this video, it is indeed very reassuring to hear that it is normal to feel devastated at the news but also that your life isnt over just because your child has additional needs in life.

I think you and your husband are amazing !! May God bless your sweet little family !! She is adorable!! ❤

what a precious baby

I don't know why your video popped up for me but I'm so glad it did. Your little one is beautiful and perfect! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure so many mommas will find this video reassuring.

Winnie is a little treasure Thank for sharing her with us and keep us up to date with her progress. She is so lucky to have chosen you as her Momma ! 💖 Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xxx

She’s absolutely precious 🥰

As a fellow special needs kiddo mom I feel for you. I had doctors tell me that my little one wouldn't survive 24 hours and here she is 10 years later. She's such a spitfire and she is exceeded everything that I ever thought she would do. Big hugs mama 🫶

I had a downs, and she was the most fantastic gift from God. She started school at 2 weeks at Rivendale School in Denver. If I ever had a chance, I would always have another. I delivered her natural and nursed her. Your little one needs support because there muscles are weak and need special care to support the head. They are highly intelligent but just need small class size. They never forget what you teach, so be careful of language and what people they are around. There is so much I would love to say to you, but this journey is yours to take.

Thanks for sharing your story. My daughter has Down Syndrome and was diagnosed at birth, so it was a complete surprise. She turned 2 in November and is strong, sweet, and feisty. I wouldn't want her any other way.

Wonderful video ! I hope it reaches someone who find themselves in your situation when you found out. Beautiful baby!

Your rainbow baby is absolutely beautiful and so cute! Thankyou for sharing her with us. I’m so sorry for your loss re your previous pregnancy❤

Thank you for this video. Winnie is beautiful and you are an amazing mom. Keep sharing your beautiful story

She is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing her story ❤

Hi from Spain! Thank you for sharing your history with us, I am sure that it will mean the world to many people to have a positive referent in a time of doubt 💫

God has given your family an exceptional story to tell - wow! What a blessing she is. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing your story. May God bless your family 💕

This is an amazing video, thanks for sharing your experience and perspective and congratulations on your baby girl she's absolutely adorable 🥰

Your baby is a gem! Thank you for sharing, sending u only positive vibes ❤️

My niece has Down Syndrome. She is in her 30's now and is beautiful and doing well. She brings us happiness and is quite funny. Your daughter is so adorable. God Bless. ❤

Your family is so lucky to have such a beautiful human. Every single person with Down Syndrome that I've met has been a wonderful presence in my life. Xoxo to all of you!!!

Only the best spirits come to us is Down's packages. Truly gifts from above. Thank you for this video. Your baby is a precious gift to this world. ❤️❤️❤️

You are a great mother with three wonderful daughters. God bless. God is good all the time and all the time God is good.

She’s so sweet! Thank you for sharing your story. I received a call from dr recently ( I am 16 wks) and she said my NT scan does not look good and I need to do a NIPT test. Her wording caught me so off guard in the evening busy with my kids and she didn’t even explain fully as there was bit of a language barrier as well. We know whatever the test has to say will not sway our love and affection for our new addition on this journey.

Such a nice Girl! You can be proud of you, that you went through this and now can experience the happiness with your daughter! Congratulations!

Oh my goodness! What a cute baby 🥰 You are truly blessed with your little angel 🥰

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Love your story and Winnie is absolutely beautiful and adorable.

My ex sister in law has a Downs child. She had early testing and it wasn’t caught. She told me she was so happy she didn’t know. He was a blessing.

Love her so much I’m so blessed to have her as my little niece 💗 she is wonderfully made 🥰🥰

Thank you for the comfort in the end

Omggg she is sooo cute!! You sound like an AMAZING mama. Your kids are lucky to have you

I have been a special needs teacher and one of my cousins has down syndrome. She is 35 now, lives on her own with 2 house mates and a support worker. She works at McDonalds and another coffee shop that is teaching her to be a barista. She has been the brightest spark in our family. Her smile is infectious and it is impossible to be sad when she's around. She gives the absolute best hugs and is the first to compliment you on anything - hair, clothes, smile. I wouldn't change anything about her. My aunt did have to advocate for her and fight for her... but that was 35 years ago.

❤ Thank you for sharing your story and your sweet Winnie!

Wow! What a beautiful baby! Congratulations 🥰

Thank you for sharing! Our special girl was born in September ‘22 and I felt all those things too! Winnie is beautiful and congratulations!!

That’s the sweetest baby I’ve ever seen! Congratulations ❤

Your baby girl is so cute! What a blessing!

Thank you for choosing Winnie! She is beautiful! Congrats on have a beautiful daughter! Please continue sharing with us your both journeys!

Ohh my gosh she is absolutely adorable 🥰 Look at that sweet face 🩷 How lucky she is to have you as a mummy ❤

My daughter is 3 now and also born with down Syndrome ❤. She is my Heart and Soul. Love her so much❤️. These Kids are so Special, cute and wonderful.😊

Sleepy little Winnie. My heart can’t TAKE IT!!!! Thank you for sharing your story. And you holding her made this even better.

Winnie is a beautiful little girl and she is blessed to have you as her mom! I know several families in our church with Downs Syndrome babies and watching them grow up has been such a blessing! They bring such joy and happiness to all of us who know them! And you are so correct, it's a challenge, but your life isn't over because of this diagnosis, it's just a different path. God's blessings to you and your family.

My Aunt Patti had Down syndrome. I was lucky enough to grow up with her and out of all of the people in the world, she’s touched my heart the most. She was the most wonderful human being. She passed away at the age of 55 a few years back with me and my aunts by her side. I wish everyone was lucky enough to have an Aunt Patti in their lives. Winnie is absolutely beautiful. You’re both so blessed to have each other. I can not wait for you to experience the amount of love, the personality, and the laughter you’re lives are about to be filled with! 🥰

Thank you for posting this!

I was told at 12 weeks that my daughter may have DS. He kept asking if I wanted an amniocentesis so that if she was we, could abort the baby. We both told him NO WAY. God blessed us with this baby and he will show us the way. Our daughter was born with DS and yes it has been a challenge at times (but what child isn't ?) Thank the good Lord she doesn't have any health issues that some have. She has a limited vocabulary, but is oh so very smart. She loves math and science. She made honor roll in every grade and has since graduated with honors from high school last year. She is happy 99.99999% of the time and makes everyone around her smile. For those of you that may have gotten this same news, please put your faith and trust in God, he only blesses special people with these precious angels.

Congratulations on having this beautiful girl!! Thank you for sharing!!

Thank you Kimberly for your words ❤

She's a blessing precious beautiful girl ❤ thank you for sharing 💖

What a precious beautiful girl! Maybe it’s my own 2 months PP hormones but I am tearing up looking at her sweet sweet face and hearing how much of a blessing she is in your life! Thank you so much for sharing this.

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰what a cutie your story will definitely help others. Brave of you to share. Hope you continue with Utube.

I went through a very similar situation and nearly had a nervous breakdown. Thank you for this video. It will surely help many others in the same position. I think you and your husband are amazing people because God only chooses the best people for this.

Her little tongue 🥹🩵 precious angel. I have no experience with Downs Syndrome, but I think this is a beautiful thing to share. You’re a beautiful person, mama. She is a beautiful girl.

I just want to say that you're amazing and your daughter is gorgeous! ❤

I know that GOG is going to BLESS your little ANGEL and your beautiful family 👍🙏🏼❤️

Congratulatios for your wonderful baby. I am a mom of a girl with ds, she is my ray of sunshine. Enjoy life with your precious daughter. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

she is SO gorgeous. the world is lucky to have wonderful people like you :')

This is really interesting. I having been going though something similar. My baby came back with a positive trisomy 13 test. But my amniocentesis came back normal. I’m due in 4 weeks and we are praying for a healthy happy baby girl. Thank you for sharing your story.

Your daughter is adorable, this makes me feel a little less worried about when i have children in the future because im autistic and i dont want to have my child feel alienated by society, struggle to read a room, or feel crappy about themself if they do have autisim, as a mum you want to make sure your kids dont go through the same self hate that you went through because of your condition. This channel just shows me that anything is possible and i can worry less in the future when the time comes. I love winnie's little tounge it is so adorable and brightness up a persons day

God bless...you're a strong woman married to a good man who both have a sweet, sweet baby. I love your story.

You are just an amazing person and mother!!! All the nicest things to you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you for sharing this story!!

She is so adorable ❤❤❤God thought you were the right choice for her ❤

Just want to say thank you for making this video. I had the same experience and diagnosis about the same time. My daughter, however had a heart defect, sleep apnea and basically every other health problem known to DS. However, due to all the health problems, it quickly became not about DS, but just about life. Making sure she lives through it all. She is 6 months old and after months in the hospital- she is finally home and I enjoy her to the uttermost; I stopped caring what other people say I should expect from her.

Thank you for sharing your story. That is what I am going through right now. I don't know what to do, so scared and confused.

I am the sibling of a man with Down Syndrome and have spent my entire 52+ years as a nurse working with children with developmental disabilities. I wouldn’t change that for the world. Winnie is going to bring you so much joy that all around you will be envious. Please make sure she is enrolled in Early Intervention services and get in touch with your state Family Voices office. They are a wealth of knowledge and support. God bless you and Winnie! ❤

I am a support worker . And my past experience the people that I have supported have been an absolute delight. I am so happy that you chose Winnie!

Congratulations on your beautiful daughter!!!

your baby is just too cute!!!! my cousin had downs (no longer with us). He was a fun guy. we always laughed with him.....never at him.

I hope you continue on KZfaq even if it takes awhile to get a following it’ll be so worth it! You have a precious family & a wonderful message to spread. KZfaq doesn’t usually limit length of videos so there may be a setting that you need to check differently. Thought I’d mention this in case you thought 15 mins is the limit.

All the Down’s syndrome children/adults I have seen are beautiful both inside and out. Your baby is wonderful, you will find many blessings as she grows.

I worked with developmently disabled adults. I loved the ones that had down syndrome. They are such beautiful souls

My brother in law has Downs. He is the most lovely 😍 human in the world. He's smart as a whip, caring, sensitive, and loving ❤️ Loves to sing and dance. He works at a job. There's so much more I could say and its all positive! Your baby is absolutely darling ❤ The Lord doesn't make mistakes nor does he give us more than we can handle. I will pray blessings for your daughter and family ❤🙏

My beautiful boy had Down Syndrome and I cannot tell you how much joy this little girl will bring you. She is absolutely gorgeous. Sadly I lost him at 18 years of age from leukaemia but there is not a day that I don’t miss his infectious laugh and big heart. Your life is just beginning and she will teach you more about the world and yourself than you can imagine.

KZfaq has started showing me more of your videos lately… little Winnie makes my freaking day! She is absolutely gorgeous. I hope you have the most wonderful life together… thank you for sharing her. ❤️ When I was pregnant with my most recent child, the DS screening came back with a very high chance (I think it was 88%, but my baby brain - even 14 months later - is something to behold). Turns out, it was the computer reading a wonky chromosome wrong, but I was able to take great strength and comfort from families such as yours (I was very worried about the associated health issues, such as heart problems). ❤

What a little cutie 🤗❤. I worked with people with down syndrome for 32 years...including artists, ballet dancers, models, actresses,advocats, poets, organisers, retail, students, homemaking...the lists goes on. Utube can be a tough gig.. everyone has an opinion and some can be quite rude. Try hard not to snap back at the minority of bad ones and embrace the good ones as you build your channel. Remember; You're the mum..so you do whats right for you and your family❤.

I have a special needs son (cerebral palsy)- he is adorable and special to me on every way. Although it can be really hard sometimes , I value his presence in my life .

Beautiful video, congratulations.♡

Hey I just discovered this channel the other day. This stuff is awesome! I have a little sister with Down's Syndrome so I always like to see content supporting the Down's community. Your family is so precious and adorable!

I'm so proud of you and your husband!!!!!!!!! Special needs children are such a blessing and it seems are usually given to strong, mature people as their parents.❤❤❤

What a precious little girl🥰

What a gorgeous baby! A little doll🩷

She is beautiful ❤and a special gift from God 🙏🥰

I am so sorry that you had such terrible responses from people you thought you could trust and confide in and seek counsel from. Praise God you went through with the pregnancy and at the other end you received such a beautiful blessing of a baby girl 🙏 God will guide and provide for you through this new chapter of life!

Our friends had a little boy with Downs, he was the most loving happy little boy. He died aged 9 from heart defects. These children are angels sent to earth to teach love. You are so lucky, such a blessing. Enjoy every special moment . xxx