If you are visiting this site because you have received the news that your baby has Down Syndrome, congratulations are in order. First of all you have a baby (or are going to have a baby). I realize this isn't the baby you expected. (Welcome to Holland) Babies with Down Syndrome are as unique and adorable as every baby that is born. This website's purpose is to inform you of the life realities that a person with Down Syndrome can look forward to today. Undoubtedly you will be told of the medical possibilities. You will be advised by well meaning family members, friends, and medical professionals. Hopefully your Dr. is enlightened about the positive points to parenting a child with Down Syndrome. Unfortunately, much of the time they only present the medical possibilities and fail to mention the great potential that children born with Down Syndrome have and the joy they bring to their families. Any decision is yours. Do not ask opinions of people who are not in your situation. If they do not have a child with Down Syndrome they can not tell you what it is like. I have included stories and photos from parents of children with Down Syndrome. There are links to other sites so you can read more detailed stories and learn more about Down Syndrome. An excellent book that I suggest you read is Babies With Down Syndrome A New Parents Guide edited by Karen Stray-Gundersen. Join the Down Syndrome News Group and ask hundreds of parents any question. Information on how to subscribe and how to contact The National Down Syndrome Society and The National Down Syndrome Congress can be found at: Welcoming New Babies and Down Syndrome Sites. And for the most comprehensive Web Site on Down Syndrome and related topics see the Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group and HealthLink U.S.A.