I'm Sorry or Congratulations

family photo

I'm Sorry or Congratulations

“I’m sorry…” These are often the first words you hear when you tell a person your child has a Down syndrome diagnosis. “I’m sorry”. It’s just 2 words and sometimes, it may feel like those are the best 2 words for that situation, but there’s plenty of other things you could say.

“I’m sorry” automatically gives a negative feel, like there’s something wrong. There’s nothing “wrong” with a child with Down syndrome. We should all celebrate these children as much as we do any other new child brought into the world.

All a parent really needs to hear is… Congratulations.

Here’s a little video I found recently, For the expectant parents of a child with Down Syndrome… let me be one of the first to say, “Congratulations”.

SUBSCRIBE

Don’t miss out on any news or new blog posts. Subscribe to our blog to receive updates and recent blog posts. 

Hope's mum, a lover of dancing and singing, enjoys quiet moments amidst the hustle and bustle of family life. She works hard to ensure her kids are well taken care of, while also serving as a team manager during the day and managing the Raising Hope Designs website in her spare time. She is dedicated to seeing a brighter future for children with Down syndrome, advocating for acceptance and love every step of the way.

Comments (0)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Posts

inclusion
Inclusion vs Being Present

Being present can often be mistaken as being included, but they are actually two different things. Being present is about being there, inclusion is about belonging. It's been something we have often worried about. From soccer fields to classrooms, Hope shows what inclusion can look like and what it feels like when it’s more than just being there.

hope on swing
Thank You – Small Gestures That Go A Long Way

I wanted to write about something I had recently experienced at a park with Hope. You've heard the stories about people taking their kids away and not showing understanding, but the other day we had a completely different experience, which made my day.

inclusion
The Unknown Effect Of Inclusion: It’s Not Just For The Kids

These days you hear a lot of talk about inclusion. It’s something we all fight for. We often hear about how it’s what’s fair and right for the kids but we often don’t talk about the whole picture, so I thought I’d share an experience I recently had.

Back To Top