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06th Apr 2016

Woman Speaks Out About Daughter’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis In Moving Facebook Post

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A woman has spoken out about how she felt when her baby girl, Isabella Grace, was diagnosed with Down syndrome.

According to Fox5 Atlanta, Christy Proctor was told the news by doctors when she was 22 weeks pregnant.

This month, the proud mum has shared her story in a moving post on the ‘Isabella “Amazing” Grace – My Down syndrome journey’ Facebook page.

She wrote: “Two years ago today, I found out my baby would be born a girl. The news was quickly followed with the diagnosis of Down syndrome.

“I spent much of my remaining pregnancy in worry, fear of the unknown and probably every of emotion you can think of. It was a very sad time for me. I tell you this as an encouragement to those that may have just received the same news.

“As hard as it may be to do, focus on your exciting news of simply having a baby! What a joyful celebration.

“It is a time for you to fall in love with a child you’ve not even met yet. It’s a time to prepare a nursery and pick out names. It’s a time to be cherished with your family. Everything else will come in time.

“Enjoy your pregnancy and welcome to the family! You are now one of #‎theluckyfew”.

The post has been getting a lot of love on the social media site. You can check it out in full below…

Two years ago today, I found out my baby would be born a girl. The news was quickly followed with the diagnosis of Down…

Posted by Isabella "Amazing" Grace – My Down syndrome journey on Monday, 4 April 2016

Top image via Facebook/‘Isabella “Amazing” Grace – My Down syndrome journey’ Facebook page.