ππΆ βPeople like you shouldnβt have children.β πΆπ

π Those words were thrown at me when I was seven months pregnant β sharp, careless, and heavy with judgment. They stayed in the air far longer than they should have.
π€ Chris squeezed my hand and leaned close, whispering, βDonβt listen, honey.β In that moment, his love became my shield.
πβ¨ We both have Down syndrome. We met in a dance class, fell in love through laughter and music, and chose to believe in ourselves even when the world doubted us. Parenting didnβt come with certainty β only courage, patience, and endless heart.

πΆπ When our son finally arrived, I cried tears of fear, relief, and overwhelming love. Chris kissed my forehead and whispered, βYou did it, Mama.β And in that instant, every cruel word lost its power.
ππ This is not just a story about having a baby.
Itβs a story about dignity, devotion, and love that refuses to be defined by labels.
About two hearts choosing hope β and proving that love is more than enough.