If you've ever wondered what it's like to be told that your unborn child has Down syndrome....if you've ever wondered what it's like to be an extended stay NICU mom...if you've ever wondered what it's like to hand your baby over for heart surgery...if you've ever wondered how to cope when your dreams are replaced with something you didn't want...read this book for a first hand account of the scariest time in a first time mom's life. (60 pages) This is the raw-personal-upclose version, NOT at polished, shiny memoir. If that's what you're looking for this is probably the wrong book for you.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By M. York
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
My mom got this book as a gift for me and I really enjoyed it. I like how candid the author was about her feelings and thoughts. I have one child and another one on the way. Perhaps my pregnancy hormones contributed to how emotional I got about this book, but it was so heart touching. It really made me think about how to talk to my kids about children with special needs. I want to make sure they are accepting, understanding and know that they are people too with great worth. We have a special needs child in our extended family and this was very helpful. I highly recommend this book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Erika
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved reading the e-book- it's an amazing story. Instead of glossing over heartache and sugar coating her real feelings about it all, Deanna essentially shared a diary of her experiences with us all. She wonders if she'll love Addison. She is broken after hearing the diagnosis. She struggles, she cries, and she begins a long journey. Throughout the pages, you feel Deanna's heart melt for that beautiful little girl, and you experience the ups and downs with her.
Deanna gracious let me read a copy of the book (it's downloadable on computers too-you don't have to have an e-reader), and I'm so glad she did. The best writer is one who can make the reader feel, and she did just that. I lost count of how many times I teared up, as well as how many times I was smiling. Maybe it isn't possible to feel exactly how a parent sees there child- but I found myself feeling as if I were sitting in the NICU beside them, listening to the beeps of the monitors and watching their faces. I celebrated their triumphs and worried when things were unstable.
I don't really write book reviews, but it was such an honor to have that glimpse into their story. I really recommend you give this a read. Step into someone else's shoes, be refreshed by their honesty, and be encouraged by their journey.
Deanna gracious let me read a copy of the book (it's downloadable on computers too-you don't have to have an e-reader), and I'm so glad she did. The best writer is one who can make the reader feel, and she did just that. I lost count of how many times I teared up, as well as how many times I was smiling. Maybe it isn't possible to feel exactly how a parent sees there child- but I found myself feeling as if I were sitting in the NICU beside them, listening to the beeps of the monitors and watching their faces. I celebrated their triumphs and worried when things were unstable.
I don't really write book reviews, but it was such an honor to have that glimpse into their story. I really recommend you give this a read. Step into someone else's shoes, be refreshed by their honesty, and be encouraged by their journey.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LC
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I believe that this book should be a required read for any new mom who has been told that their unborn child has Down syndrome. Deanna does an excellent job of conveying all of her feelings, from brutally honest, to downright painful to read. Your heart just wants to jump through the book and give her a huge hug. I have not experienced this personally, but can only imagine that her feelings are quite similar to other women going through the same thing. She holds nothing back and the reader finds themselves engaged and turning each page to find out how she comes to terms with the diagnosis. Add this to the required reading list!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational
I really enjoyed this book. At first I felt really sorry for the mother when she received the down syndrome diagnosis, until she had the baby and fell in love with Addison, down... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Stace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dreams change
Great story of a mothers journey with Down's syndrome. Honest and heartwarming made you feel like you we're going thru the journey with her.
Published 2 months ago by DJ's mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dreams Change...most times for the better
Loved the book. It is not sugar coated but absolutely real. Should be a must read for expectant parents and Special Ed teachers.
Published 2 months ago by ricki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely miraculous
This set of blog posts details the remarkable transformation and growth of the mother of a very special child. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carol M. Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read
I am also done with this and I love it! Tells a great story and keeps u wanting to read more and more.
Published 4 months ago by Tara
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is well written and is on my must read list!
This book chronicles the journey of a young, first time mom who received the diagnosis of Down Syndrome for her daughter during her pregnancy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Suzanne A Crane
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dreams change
This was a really good book. The author/ mother tells how she feels about the news that her unborn child has downs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patti Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and Honest
The author honestly relays her raw emotions and thoughts as she struggled to find peace with her daughter's Down Syndrome diagnosis. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Jex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational
I have a 3 year old son with down syndrome and this book really touched me. I could really relate to slot of her feelings
Published 4 months ago by Vicki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming!
Heartwarming, honest, candid, page turner, inspiring, thank you Deanna for sharing your heart/journey with us! Addison has completely captured my heart.
Published 4 months ago by DogMom
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