Thanks to both of you for sharing your stories. I was trying to find a quote by Mark Steyn about seeing an older man with Down’s with his mum at some outdoor event. I can’t remember what he said exactly, but he commented that you don’t see people with Down’s much these days because they are weeded out (my word not his) before they are born.
That’s sadly true. I wonder whether anyone else here has had this experience: Even in your mid-30’s, the OB-GYN offers screening for DS. I was told “so that you can terminate” if needed. When I said I wouldn’t do that, they said I didn’t need the screening then.
So, it must be very common. (Remember how the Palin family was treated.)
Thank you for sharing your family’s story, too.