[Geraldine21681]

Having a Down's sister, I wanted to reply to your question, but I wasn't sure how to, as my position is so different from yours. But when I read Ted's opening line that you should first and foremost remember that you are having a new grandson, it reminded me of something my mother told me as a child. She explained to me how upset she and my father were when my sister was born, and how, not fully understanding the condition, they were prepared to sell the house, anything, if there were an operation to 'cure' her. As a 10-year-old, I couldn't understand that. How on earth could my parents want to change my wonderful, loving sister? I understood she was hard work for them, but I had the benefit of knowing her as a person. Just like everyone else, she has her own personality, just as your grandson will have. And believe me, he will be more loving than you can possibly imagine.

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Name : Geraldine21681, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 32, City : London, State : NA Country : United Kingdom, Occupation : Civil servant, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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