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Mary's conversation with Kellie Anderson reveals a powerful story of resilience and hope.  Despite Kellie's Rh factor creating obstacles during her pregnancy, she remained determined and inspired.  When her baby Raina was born with Down syndrome, Kellie's husband provided unwavering support and reassurance.  Kellie's message to new parents is one of positivity and courage, reminding them that everything will be alright.  

Mary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shelli DeGroot delving into her remarkable journey of diagnosis and resilience.  Shelli recounts the unexpected twist of a pregnancy even after having her tubes tied, followed by the surprising news of her baby having Down syndrome.  Through it all, Shelli finds solace in her faith, believing that her son is destined for great things.  She reflects on the impact of a book she read during pregnancy which unknowingly prepared her for her son's birth diagnosis.  Shelli's story is a testament to the transformative power of love and strength, as she shares how her son has not only enriched her life but also made her  a better, more compassionate individual. Through her journey, Shelli reminds us that we possess untapped resilience and love, far beyond what we may believe possible.   

Mary chats with mom Keller Kuhn for the first episode in the diagnosis stories series.  Keller is Mom to Timmy, who is almost 22 years old, and she shares how she actually prayed for a child with extra needs, what prompted this and how she felt when her prayers were finally answered.  Keller raised five children, including Timmy who has Down syndrome and the dual diagnosis of autism, as a single parent.  She shares her wisdom from her journey and says she is not "super duper special" and that we have all been chosen because of what our kids have to offer us.  

Mary shares her personal experience on this past World Down Syndrome Day and cool experience after wearing her "Love Down Syndrome" shirt.  She also shares that even though this day is important, that this year she didn't do a whole lot other than wearing mismatched socks and her Down syndrome shirt and her subsequent feelings about this.  And Mary also has some big news about her Haunted Rocking Moms and some exciting summer plans!

Mary chats with Lauren Zwick, mom to Emma and Lily who are identical twins with mosaic Down syndrome-a true rarity! Lauren shares the uniqueness of her twins and how their mosaicism affects them differently.  It is a fascinating and intriguing conversation about twins, mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome.  Lauren's daughter Lily makes an appearance and shares what it means to have Down syndrome and being an identical twin to her sister, Emma.  
For more information on mosaic Down syndrome, visit imdsa.org

Finding out your baby will be born with Down syndrome-learning to deal with the grief and sadness and coming to acceptance of the diagnosis.