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1 in 691. We were chosen.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛

When we first learned that there was a 97.3% chance our sweet Saqqara would have Down Syndrome, the news was given in the most cold, uncomfortable way. Zero compassion. And from someone not qualified to disclose the information.

We quickly changed OB offices. Because the nerve! From that point, while we had the information, we were in MUCH more compassionate hands. Thank God for

We monitored her growth and development each week. Every appointment with Maternal Fetal Health, we learned she was growing well and there were no issues with her heart or digestive system. She was fine. We still had a 3% chance she would be “normal”.

When she was born, her own blood test confirmed her diagnosis; Trisomy 21.

Honestly, we both cried.

We mourned the life we thought she was supposed to have. We grieved the child we thought we were supposed to grow together with.

What will people say? Will they be cruel to her? Will they judge? Will she have a “normal” life?

Truth is, Saqqara Laree Walker is absolutely perfect. She isn’t a normal 7 and a half month old baby girl. She’s EXTRAORDINARY! She and God had a conversation and she chose us.

We are equipped. We are perfect for her. I hate we cried about her diagnosis, but it’s perfectly normal, we learned. We have been learning more and more about Down Syndrome and continuing to learn so we can be her biggest advocates. We are grateful for the love and support Lil’ Boop receives daily! She is SO loved. She is a light. She gets smiles from everyone she encounters. She brings joy to every room and space!

We celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome. We wear mismatched socks to celebrate differences and raise awareness for the Down syndrome community! Why socks? Because chromosomes look like little socks - and people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome (3/21)!

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2020-Forever us. My forever Valentine.
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God is the greatest to bless me so.🥰