[tri-med] USA Alex

Alex was coming down with a cold--cough, sneezing, some yellow matter....and
as soon as he began I started in with extra Echinacea, C , earlier bed
times, pushing fluids etc. He has successfully fought it off! All on his
own!!

Not even 3 years ago would that have meant bronchitis or pneumonia and
antibiotics. I'm surprised the child has teeth from all the meds he's used
so frequently--2 times per month or so. The allergies/asthma seem to be
improving. So for those of you dealing with similar issues.......hang in and
maybe they'll out grow them or become stronger. I think it's the growing
stronger that has helped Alex out greatly. It's just such a "simple" thing
for most children but for me, regarding Alex, it's a huge deal. Nothing like
watching your child desperately struggle to breath to make it one.  :-)

It seems as if many of our triers are gaining in a multitude of areas at
this time and just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.

Tryouts for the basketball team begin tomorrow. He's hoping but like I'd
reported before, the coach (his science teacher) told Jim and I that he
wouldn't make the team but he planned on asking Alex to be the team manager
(it's an invite only position). I think he'll like that.....as long as
that's the way it goes.

It's moments like this that I'm standing on the other side of our gray zone
of trisomy and am so thrilled and proud for/of Alex and all he's worked so
hard to achieve against the odds. Lordy, it's been hard work. And it makes
me sad too because I wish all our triers had this type of opportunity. But
each of our cases is so different and individual---each case has it's pro's
and con's (as has been prev discussed). Nobody's situation is better or
worse--just unique. Everyone has their and happy moments as well as the
trials and disappointments. Everyone does the best they can with love and
making decisions that are right for THEM. What more can anyone do?

The main thing is that everyone keeps trudging away to make the absolute
most of our lives and those of our children. It makes me very proud to be
associated to such a caring, supportive and informed group. Thanks everyone!

Michelle mom to Alex (14,partial trisomy 14 mosaic) and Molly (10)
MichiganUSA

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