Help!!! I am a 22 year old mom with 2 kids. My 2 1/2 month old girl, has ds. My inlaws want to keep her but they live 3 1/2 hours away, and letting them take her is out of the question. They are making me feel crazy because they think I'm just being over protective, but there must be some mother out there that is worried about sending their infant more than 3 hours away for days at a time. Help!!! I need some support! I'm starting to think it's just because she just has ds, because that's what the inlaws keep telling me. Any response will be helpful.

Do your in laws just want your daughter to spend the night or do they want to actually KEEP her and raise her? What does your hubby say? The baby is still very young to be going so far away for a visit in my opinion... If you want to talk you can email me at MELANIEBBB@aol.com

Melanie

What makes your in-laws think they would fare better raising your little one? Do they have experience with children with DS? Or do they think they are more financially stable? There are many resources out there so that parents can keep their children at home...

Sorry, didn't mean to let my irritation show. If there is anything specific we can help you with, questions we can answer, please feel free to e-mail directly! I can be reached at masmiles@modempool.com if you wnat to talk.

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I hope you'll return to the board and make it clear what you DID mean? DO they want to
raise this child or is it a visit they want?
Do they want the other child too? Does your baby have medical problems? Have they been given the impression you're having a difficult time of it? My child's grandmother
wanted to take the next oldest to make my
constant trips to hospital easier. They really are too far away but let's not assume
they are trying to butt-in when this is likely all they can do to show their support.
Why don't you figure out what you need from
them as they appear to want to help? In the meantime, it is important that you share any
books or articles that will teach them more
about their grandchild....so that next year
you'll be happy to have trusted caregivers
who know what they're doing...and you'll be
able to have a well-earned break then!

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Dodi.. dcgpower@aol.com
Phil.4:13