In a message dated 10/28/2002 10:34:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Madjake00@xxxxxxx writes:
> One major problem with communication is not giving parents any hope. Either
>
> pre-natally or post-natally, doctors need to give parents realistic news,
> but
> also let them know that there are children surviving and living well in all
>
> different capacities, some who are even "typically normal". Big sticking
> point for me.
>
Last week Brendan had a MRI and after the test I went up to the NICU where
Brendan was transferred after his birth. I want all the DRs and nurses there
to know that there are surviving trisomy babies and the Drs and nurse can
tell them about Brendan.
Mikki (Michelle) wife to John (8years)
Mom of Michael (8), Caitlin (5),
Siobhan (2), Brendan T-13 (14 months)
White Plains, NY
Mikkinbrendan@xxxxxxx
Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
www.trisomyonline.org
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