Coraline is fourteen months old. Kevin says to me all the time, “I love her so much”, “aren’t we lucky?” and we both say to each other how amazing her little personality is.
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“You are so loved little girl. Always remember that there is no better you.”
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“In order to be loved you need to become a source of love.”
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What is life like with Coraline at one year old?
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“Trust that staying true to yourself, pursuing your dreams, doing the things that light up your soul, living your very best life will lead you on a path of adventure compassion and contentment.”
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“Look for rainbows”
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“Coraline has inspired me to see the power of a loving family - instilling in her the belief that she can be or do whatever she wants.”
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We would expect that it’s likely Coraline will start to talk from about 24-36 months, whilst for typical babies it’s likely to be from 10-18 months. She will work to develop clear speech.
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“Coraline reminded me of what life is about; love. Genuine, unconditional true love.”
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“I love the Guatemalan designer Isabella Springmühl. She is so great because she has this personality of showing the world in a great way, and showing that with Down Syndrome you can do anything in life.”
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Coraline has a lower basal metabolic rate (the rate of burning calories when at rest). So it is lovely that Kevin makes her whole oven baked celeriacs and such, and is so passionate about nutrition.
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“Seeing Liz and Kevin’s love ensure that Coraline has only a positive, can-do outlook on life as she grows up reminds me that I must do the same - for myself.”
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I didn’t win the category “Fresh Voice” in which I was a finalist. I am very proud of being a finalist. I actually feel really happy and enjoy the blogging so much.
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Coraline has got her arms extended here which was a change from a month ago when she was propped up on her elbows. So she has stronger shoulders now.
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Life is not a dress rehearsal.
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People with Down's Syndrome have one extra copy of chromosome 21 which is in every cell of the body. This is referred to as “Trisomy 21”.
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“Listen to everyone’s stories and advice and then do what’s in your heart”
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I'll always remember the day earlier this year that I received an email from Helen to say that she had found my Blog through an internet search. Her daughter was six days old at the time, and has Down's Syndrome.
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Kevin’s schoolfriend Oliver on what Coraline has made him more aware of.
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Cedar’s Story invited us, and others, to complete the sentence, “I am....” and take a photo.
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