re: Did you screen for Down syndrome?

No, i was 24 back in 1984, there was really no reason to check for that. My child has Down Syndrome but was not diagnosed until 3 weeks later, the dr that delivered him didn’t even know. Luckily he is very healthy and happy, can function in many different ways but will never be able to live on his own. He loves family and plays basketball. Peop;le with Down Syndrome are very loving. Too bad most people can’t see love the way they do.

Edit to say my son is 38 years old an healthy as an ox. He’s like a child in some ways but like a pre teen in other ways, can do some things and can’t do others, I wouldn’t change a thing with him. And back when he was born the dr actually said something about putt5ing him in a home. That was never a consideration.