Poppy’s Story, by her mum, Phillippa This is Poppy – my sassy, talkative, lovable 14 year old daughter. She’s a typical teenager – moody at times, argumentative and always on her iPad and phone. Our journey has been relatively easy so far, with no major health issues. (She was born with a small hole in […]
Author: Donna Danks
Carson’s Story
Carson’s story, by his mum, Sam When I found out I was pregnant again, with baby number 7, I was excited and scared, as I’d previously had 5 miscarriages over the last 17 years. All seemed to be going well though. We went for the 12 week scan and baby was growing perfect and nothing […]
Arthur’s Story
Arthur’s Story, by his mum, Donna I decided to look though some photos of Arthur to help me write this and, I’ll be honest, Arthur is smashing living his best life! He takes on each challenge in turn – horse riding, riding his scooter and bike. He is an amazing dancer with moves that any […]
Erin’s Story
Erin’s story, by her mum, Rachel Erin was a IUI baby as she has 2 Mummies. She was conceived on the second attempt and was carried by her Mummy Hannah. We knew very early on that she had Down Syndrome. Her screening results came back at 1 in 3 chance. Our thoughts and feelings at […]
Tom’s Story
Tom’s Story, by his twin sister, Jess Both me and Tom are 12 years old, and being his twin is amazing! He always knows how to make me laugh and smile. And brings joy to the house. Sometimes he says things that are very random but it just makes us laugh and smile. Tom loves […]
BAP Newcomer Award Winner
Recently, at our Baby & Toddler Sensory Sing & Sign Group, we were in celebratory mode! One of our mums, Kerry-ann Bellamy won the BAPs newcomer award. BAPs stand for ‘Bloody Awesome Parents’ and they are awarded to people who blog about life with a child with disabilities. Her, now 19 month old son, Lucas, was […]
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Fancy Dress Disco
Another Great Night !!!!!! What an amazing night the NDSSG families had at our Fancy Dress Disco last night!40 of our families, from NDSSG, and from the football club NDSSG runs, descended upon Forest Town Arena, for a wonderful disco from Gazza’s Disco Hire – thank you so much to you both! And thank you, too, to Donna […]
Co-op Local Community Fund Sponsors NDSSG
NDSSG have been chosen as one of this years Local Co-op Community Funds!
Jossie’s Story
Jossie’s Story, by her mum, Steph When I was pregnant with my little girl, we refused any testing for Down syndrome, or any other condition, because it wouldn’t have changed the outcome for us. At our 20 week scan, we were told our precious girl had holes in her heart and also spine and brain […]
Jessica’s Story
Jessica’s Story, by her mum, Melissa I was 22 years old when Jessica came along. I was blissfully unaware of the doctors that kept coming in to look at her and check her over. I was just excited to have a beautiful little girl – my very own daughter! But then the doctor returned. He […]