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Two years ago today, I was afraid. I was afraid others wouldn't love my sweet baby. I was afraid our friends would be too uncomfortable to be around us anymore. I was afraid people would make fun of him. I was afraid of so many things.
Levi was born around 1:30am on May 27, 2010. At 7am, one of the pediatricians told us he suspected Levi had Down syndrome and ordered a blood test. I have pictures that prove it wasn't non-stop, but I cried more than I didn't for 48 hours, wondering if I would ever be normal again.
Because of this little boy, I have a compassion for others I never knew. I have new friends that mean the world to me. I can't wait to see what the next year holds for us. We are so blessed to have this awesome kid in our family.
I think all moms, at one time or another, want to appear like they've got it all together. I have learned that admiration isn't friendship, and the appearance of having it all doesn't compare to being accepted for being genuine...genuinely imperfect. Levi gives our family more character and adds personality to "us." And what I used to see as imperfection, has become something I never want to be without. An extra chromosome can become a family's badge of authenticity. No masks, no pretending. This is who we are.
And we love who we we are because of him.
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Yes, he is rocking it out! Happy Birthday! Beautiful words that a new parent should read...because I could not agree with you more. I was actually playing with Kristen today thinking just how much I love her and everything about her, including that extra chromosome which makes her the amazing person she is. We are so blessed to be able to experience this incredible journey our kids have put us on!
You have said it perfectly! My son Joshua has blessed our lives for almost 13 years now. He has taught our family so much and has touched so many others around us. I hope others who are just starting this journey will truly hear your words of hope.
Beautiful! Happy 2nd birthday!
This was beautiful April. Happy 2nd Birthday to Levi :)
He is a blessing to everyone. I'm so happy to know Levi. He is the definition of pure love, just as God intended.
Sorry we were not there to wish him Happy Birthday yesterday! I was thinking of him! :) Beatiful post! You know how much love him!!!
Happy birthday to your sweetie!
Happy birthday, big boy! He's adorable.
Happy Birthday to your beautiful baby boy Levi! I love his eyes. I love his smile. I love that you shared this. I will tweet it so perhaps more people can see this. Wishing Levi a lifetime of happiness!
Happy Belated Birthday Levi! I am so sorry I do not get to your blog nearly enough. It is gorgeous!
So, Calvin and Levi are connected with this date, but he was born July 23rd. We had an amnio and received the results on May 27th. Crazy connection! We were both rocked to the for that day 2 years ago. Your boys are sweet and adorable and I love brothers! Thanks for visiting my blog!
Happy belated Birthday Levi!!
I had exactly the same fears as you did. Fears for our baby, fears for us, and 2 years later those worried days seem so far away. Now it's motherhood, not Ds, that is kicking my butt!
Happy, happy, happy birthday Levi! Can't wait to read about all your adventures in year 3!
happy birthday to your beautiful baby...
Levi is absolutely adorable. My cousin is going to be 11 this year, and he has Down syndrome, and before he had his open heart surgery, our Pastor told my aunt and uncle that God only gives children with Down syndrome to those who can love them enough, or something along those lines. He's a handful, but he's the most loving boy ever.
6 years ago my friend gave birth to a little girl with Down syndrome too (all her tests were negative so this was a huge shock for her), but again-cutest little kid ever.
Those two kiddos have changed my life for the better, and they're not even mine. I can only imagine how much your life is changing when the child is yours.
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