Kayla had check ups today after a year off chemo and all results were great. But, I officially hate hospitals. I am sick of visiting them. I am sick of waiting rooms and people telling me they will be with me in a second and needles and machines. And all this when none of these visits are even for me and yet Kayla the little battler has never complained.

When you have a child with special needs like Down Syndrome you are told of all the extra medical testing that will take place over the years but you can never be ready for it. I just had a long day and needed a whinge, but then I realise how far we have come in the development of accepting DS in society, I just hope that all new families of children with DS don't dwell on these facts and appreciate the baby they have in front of them like we have. 

I have noticed all children - or is it parents - seem to have some area of 'weakness'. Crying, colic, never sleeping, won't breastfeed, health issues - I guess all mothers must realise that it will get better and we will have bad days but then the little ratbags turn, look at you and smile and your heart will melt. Love your kids, hug them, don't be afraid to ask for help and, oh, don't forget your husbands!