Mia
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An excerpt from
Super Power Baby Project |
Every aspect of life is more positive because of Mia.
Mia has made her mum Brooke, in her own words, better. She is less anxious now, she has more confidence and she is stronger. The whole family is.
When she was born, all the information given to us about Down Syndrome was negative, outdated, ugly and scary-looking.
We were being overly protected and it felt like no one wanted to tell us the truth. Nobody was saying anything positive or about how incredible she would be.
I wish I knew that Down Syndrome was OK before I had her, so I could have celebrated her when she was born, but instead I was afraid.
Mia’s first few weeks in the world were ones of confusion, anxiety and heartache for her parents. Getting home to Mia’s older sister was a turning point and everything became normal again and a lot easier.
Charlotte (3) only saw a baby sister, not her Down syndrome. She saw her with pure eyes, which kept them grounded and positive. Even at just three years old Charlotte started saying she wants to be a special baby doctor, “not so I can fix babies like Mia but so I can look after them”. Now at six years old she still wants to be a doctor and loves going along to Mia’s appointments.
Everyone they know has changed because of Mia, the whole play centre and all of Brooke’s friends and family use sign language. Mia has helped Brook and Scott realise what really matters in life. “Love, acceptance, kindness, forgiveness, compassion and being less materialistic.”
She has made life so much better. We wouldn’t change her at all. Her Down syndrome makes her who she is and she is beautiful.
Mia’s Super Powers: Mia has a beautiful personality. She is gentle and kind. Everyone loves Mia, she has natural charisma and is a people-magnet. She loves singing and dancing, and her joy is infectious. She has brought her whole family together again and has made them better people. Mia makes life more positive.
Mia has made her mum Brooke, in her own words, better. She is less anxious now, she has more confidence and she is stronger. The whole family is.
When she was born, all the information given to us about Down Syndrome was negative, outdated, ugly and scary-looking.
We were being overly protected and it felt like no one wanted to tell us the truth. Nobody was saying anything positive or about how incredible she would be.
I wish I knew that Down Syndrome was OK before I had her, so I could have celebrated her when she was born, but instead I was afraid.
Mia’s first few weeks in the world were ones of confusion, anxiety and heartache for her parents. Getting home to Mia’s older sister was a turning point and everything became normal again and a lot easier.
Charlotte (3) only saw a baby sister, not her Down syndrome. She saw her with pure eyes, which kept them grounded and positive. Even at just three years old Charlotte started saying she wants to be a special baby doctor, “not so I can fix babies like Mia but so I can look after them”. Now at six years old she still wants to be a doctor and loves going along to Mia’s appointments.
Everyone they know has changed because of Mia, the whole play centre and all of Brooke’s friends and family use sign language. Mia has helped Brook and Scott realise what really matters in life. “Love, acceptance, kindness, forgiveness, compassion and being less materialistic.”
She has made life so much better. We wouldn’t change her at all. Her Down syndrome makes her who she is and she is beautiful.
Mia’s Super Powers: Mia has a beautiful personality. She is gentle and kind. Everyone loves Mia, she has natural charisma and is a people-magnet. She loves singing and dancing, and her joy is infectious. She has brought her whole family together again and has made them better people. Mia makes life more positive.
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