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Join Mary each week as she shares stories of triumph and resilience from families with children with Down syndrome, offer parenting advice, and explore the latest research and resources for families with a loved one with Down syndrome. Hear conversations that will offer support, and inspiration for navigating this journey of caring for a child with Down syndrome.
Be sure to check out the retreat episodes #21 and #86, as these are fan favourites and give a glimpse into being part of a group who understands and gets you.

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April 17, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 124 - Embracing Resilience and Hope: Kellie Anderson's Inspiring Down Syndrome Diagnosis Journey

Mary's conversation with Kellie Anderson reveals a powerful story of resilience and hope.  Despite Kellie's Rh factor creating obstacles during her pregnancy, she remained determined and inspired.  When her baby Raina was bo…
April 10, 2024

T21Mom-Episode 123: Down Syndrome Diaries: Shelli DeGroot's Story of Faith, Love and Resilience

Mary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shelli DeGroot delving into her remarkable journey of diagnosis and resilience.  Shelli recounts the unexpected twist of a pregnancy even after having her tubes tied, followed by…
April 3, 2024

T21Mom-Episode 122- Keller Kuhn's Diagnosis Story: "I prayed for a child with extra needs."

Mary chats with mom Keller Kuhn for the first episode in the diagnosis stories series.  Keller is Mom to Timmy, who is almost 22 years old, and she shares how she actually prayed for a child with extra needs, what prompted t…
March 27, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 118: Happy Post World Down Syndrome Day-do you love this day or does it cause you some grief and anxiety?

Mary shares her personal experience on this past World Down Syndrome Day and cool experience after wearing her "Love Down Syndrome" shirt.  She also shares that even though this day is important, that this year she didn't do…
March 20, 2024

Identical Twins and Mosaic Down Syndrome

Mary chats with Lauren Zwick, mom to Emma and Lily who are identical twins with mosaic Down syndrome-a true rarity! Lauren shares the uniqueness of her twins and how their mosaicism affects them differently.  It is a fascina…
March 7, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 119 My Diagnosis Story-When I Learned My Baby Would Be Born With Down Syndrome.

Mary shares her personal story of being a single mom by choice and receiving a prenatal diagnosis that her baby would be born with Down Syndrome.  She talks of her intense feelings of grief and sadness upon learning of her b…