Is this wierd that my twins ( 2 girls ) are both down sindrom. I am 26 years old and i am 8 months pregnant. My husband and i found out yesterday. We were suprised that they are both down sindrom. Does anyone have any down sindrom kids or knows some1 down sindrom? I need advice.
2007-09-02 14:36:47 · 11 answers · asked by Erin 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I THINK U NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPELL!! LOL JK!
NO I DON'T
2007-09-02 14:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋
Downs Syndrome is caused by trisomy of the 21st chromosome which means there is an extra (or part of) chromosome so if your daughters are indentical twins they shared a single egg at time of fertilisation they would indeed both share the genetic trait of downs.
It would be rarer if they are fraternal twins, but again, as it is a genetic disorder it would not be unheard of.
It does not have the stigma that it used to but ask your doctor about support groups in your area as it will give you & your husband other parents to talk to about the good & the bad as well as allowing your daughters to socialise with their children.
2007-09-02 22:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin who is 35 is Down Syndrome. There are varying degrees of the disorder. My cousin is severe. My aunt still has to take care of him like he's a baby and he has many health problems. There are a lot of people however who live a normal life with the disorder. My son is Autistic. Same thing as far as the degrees. He didn't talk until he was 3 and has to work 10 times harder than other kids. Love your babies. Good luck to you and all the best.
2007-09-02 21:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This means the egg that was fertilized divided into identical twins, and both babies born will have down's. I grew up with a girl who had down's. They will be able to go to school most likely and be in the special education classes at school and are able to learn. There are varing degrees of Down's with some children's learning and disablities move severe than others. Down's children can learn and live in a special needs community.
2007-09-02 21:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked with downs syndrome students when I was in school. You might want to get more safety locks and plugs than you would normally. I would also put away items that you don't want broken. I would just go an extra mile to make sure that they don't hurt themselves, on accident of course. This is more of when they start crawling and walking. I would also look into local programs. I don't know at what age they start at, but they help mainstream kids with down's syndrome. Good luck!
2007-09-02 21:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by ly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to high school with someone name George who had down syndrome He could read, write, and do everything anyone else could do he just didn't do it as fast as everyone else. I'd see him after school riding his bike and going to the store by his self just like everybody else.. They are just like everyone else only they look a little different and learn a little different. Also a friend of mine works in a place called Independent living Care and they can lead normal adult lives and the only reason care givers are there is so that they don't burn the house down and learn to care for themselves as everyday adults. There is 15 men in the same house and they are in there 20s, 30, and even late 40s.. They just need a little extra help with grocery shopping and things but they lead normal healthy lives. So there is no reason to feel sorry or hurt because no matter what they turn out like they are your children and you will love them no matter what.
2007-09-02 21:45:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jesmo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I don't know anyone with Down Syndrome but it doesn't matter My brother Monty has cerepal Palsy and ya know it can be tough sometimes but mostly its good.. I agree with the guy above me talk to some doctors and get better info then us idiots lol
2007-09-02 21:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by omg rain is wet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're identical twins, then they would have the same genetic defect. Identical twins both start from one egg that splits, so they have exactly the same DNA.
2007-09-02 21:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by Nature Boy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i have a friend with a down sindrom son and please do research because they need lots lots ao attention and time good luck and may god contune to bless you
2007-09-02 21:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by mother love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there are plenty of support groups for parents of Down's kids that you can find on the internet. My heart goes out to you, sweetie. I'm so sorry.
2007-09-02 21:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by Shepherd 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
likely they are identical, which means they have the same chromosomes. Good luck and God bless. Start researching you local early intervention programs now!!!!!
2007-09-02 21:41:05 · answer #11 · answered by parental unit 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋