Hi friends! I'm Krista.
I am 32 years old. I have been married to my husband, Drew, for 5 years. We have a two year old named Easton, who was born with Down syndrome. We are also about to have our second little boy, Asher! I was a third grade teacher for 8 years. I am about to embark on a new journey as a stay at home mom with my two boys!
Easton's prenatal diagnosis was one that I struggled with greatly at first. Once he was born, I realized that everything doctors told me about all the things he wouldn't be able to do weren't true, and I became empowered. I felt the call and need to share our story with others in hopes that other women walking in our shoes could see that life with Down syndrome is not scary. It is the exact opposite. It is filled with wonder and amazement. It is overflowing with love and joy. Our life is more "typical" than it is different. People with Down syndrome are people first. Their diagnosis comes second! They can do so much more than our world gives them credit for. My son will be a contributing member of our society when he grows up. He, and everyone like him, are worthy of life and love!
Easton's prenatal diagnosis was one that I struggled with greatly at first. Once he was born, I realized that everything doctors told me about all the things he wouldn't be able to do weren't true, and I became empowered. I felt the call and need to share our story with others in hopes that other women walking in our shoes could see that life with Down syndrome is not scary. It is the exact opposite. It is filled with wonder and amazement. It is overflowing with love and joy. Our life is more "typical" than it is different. People with Down syndrome are people first. Their diagnosis comes second! They can do so much more than our world gives them credit for. My son will be a contributing member of our society when he grows up. He, and everyone like him, are worthy of life and love!