tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post6541280568119774836..comments2023-10-23T16:13:55.793-07:00Comments on The Future's Rosie: What if...?The Futures Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-14756084699309561272013-08-14T04:49:39.023-07:002013-08-14T04:49:39.023-07:00Thank you for contacting me and taking the time to...Thank you for contacting me and taking the time to comment so kindly about my blog. It means a lot to know it helps others too - we're all in it together I need you guys too sometimes :) Thank you.xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-37386427096319805102013-08-13T14:10:10.996-07:002013-08-13T14:10:10.996-07:00Thank you so much for being so honest. I wish I h...Thank you so much for being so honest. I wish I had come across this a little while ago as I, too have been feeling wobbly recently. Our beautiful Jasmine is now nearly 18 months old and absolutely adorable. But reality sometimes hits me hard. I have started reading some of your blog and it really encourages me. Thank you so much for what you write and I look forward to reading more about Rosie. She is absolutely gorgeous. Julie NightingaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-36763560456000355462013-05-21T15:21:29.315-07:002013-05-21T15:21:29.315-07:00Thank you so much for commenting. Congratulations ...Thank you so much for commenting. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter - I bet she's beautiful. I can't tell you how much it means to me to know it has helped you reading about Rosie. Thank you once again you have really lifted my spirits and I wish you, your husband and little girl the very best for the future.xxThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-64074018605477000422013-05-21T15:18:13.080-07:002013-05-21T15:18:13.080-07:00Thank you for your words and the advice about only...Thank you for your words and the advice about only writing when you feel like it. It's great to hear that and especially from such an established blogger :) means a lot – thanks. xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-30393787084377750192013-05-15T03:57:42.623-07:002013-05-15T03:57:42.623-07:00Beautiful girl, great blog and pictures.
As a moth...Beautiful girl, great blog and pictures.<br />As a mother of 29 years old DS woman I say go with the flow. Enjoy the good times and tackle the bad times. Reading your blog I know you can. Bad thing may not even happen. I myself worried especially when there where changes, new school or new neighborhood. I didn´t trust people to treat my girl right. But that´s life some do and some don´t. It´s good to plan what you can and be ready to change direction if you need. In a 29 years things have changed to the better people know more about DS ,maybe through the Internet and great bloggers like you. Yesterday I read a blog from young DS mother in Iceland, talking about how parents should educate their children about DS at home and be aware of how to use the word mongolite, retard and so on. One of her child is defending his little sister at school and dosn´t understand why the kids use the words like they do. She ends saying we are just a normal family , with a lot of feelings and love and want people to respect that. When I see, read or hear how DS parents talk about their children I often think how smart these kids are in choosing the right parents. Parents who love them no matter what and are proud of them, - that is my experience. Best luck to you -IngibjörgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240022573746458550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-63733694532015745952013-05-10T11:09:06.322-07:002013-05-10T11:09:06.322-07:00Hi I'm so glad to find this blog, have been re...Hi I'm so glad to find this blog, have been reading it with tears in my eyes, Rosie is such a pretty little girl you must be so proud.<br />Me and my husband have a new born well she's 2 weeks old now and still in neo-natal we found out about 4 hours after she was born that she has downs, we didn't know so we're shocked and tearful but she's our baby and is amazing. Reading all about Rosie really has helped me and reading your what if's and that's what we've been thinking, thank you for sharing.x xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-28929089414189350032013-05-07T09:04:55.850-07:002013-05-07T09:04:55.850-07:00And that, there, is exactly the reason why she'...And that, there, is exactly the reason why she's going to be fine. Your adorable girl will be loved for who she is, irrespective of what challenges face her. Parenting is sometimes a long long chain of worries that can drag you down, and those worries almost always turn out to be not as problematic in reality as they are in your head late at night. I know it's hard, but try to enjoy the now. And only write when you feel like it, no-one judges you for that - we've all been there :)Actually Mummy...http://www.actuallymummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-88183991280887438172013-05-05T06:30:19.698-07:002013-05-05T06:30:19.698-07:00Very wise words indeed: "but don't waste ...Very wise words indeed: "but don't waste too much of today...it won't come around again."<br />Thank for you comment and good luck to you and your daughter Gemma.xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-79336717259931076592013-05-05T06:27:01.722-07:002013-05-05T06:27:01.722-07:00Hi Yasmin, small world hey! Thank you for your com...Hi Yasmin, small world hey! Thank you for your comment, I agree the wobbles need to be voiced in order to put them into perspective, it's also (as you say) good to know you're thoughts aren't unique to yourself in terms of the 'what if's'. Take care and maybe bump into one day :) xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-83284752685739501312013-05-05T06:23:58.834-07:002013-05-05T06:23:58.834-07:00Wow Sally that really is so kind. I am inspired al...Wow Sally that really is so kind. I am inspired also by the many people that TFR seems to touch, the world really is a wonderful place if only we could all focus more on the positives. xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-31502262770286459872013-05-05T06:20:17.790-07:002013-05-05T06:20:17.790-07:00That's very kind and thank you so much for com...That's very kind and thank you so much for commenting. :)The Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-62369579511514402532013-05-05T05:54:55.310-07:002013-05-05T05:54:55.310-07:00Hi there 'ProudDad' funnily enough reading...Hi there 'ProudDad' funnily enough reading your comment was also like hearing myself. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, your little girl sounds perfect. Rosie also had open heart surgery at 6 months old for a complete AVSD and as difficult as it was to endure as a parent it was all very straight forward. I have written about my experience of the surgery should you wish to read it (you may not be ready though so don't feel you have to) I should warn you that there are also quite graphic pictures post surgery. You can read it here: http://www.thefuturesrosie.com/p/rosies-surgery.html<br /><br />Your comment "currently I can't bear the thought of someone being horrible to my little angel after she's courageously dealt with so much" echos so true with me as well, thats exactly how I feel about Rosie, she is my hero.<br /><br />Good luck with everything and continue to enjoy your bundle of joy.The Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-42498071775488006952013-05-05T05:09:40.855-07:002013-05-05T05:09:40.855-07:00Blimey, I have just found this blog and I'm ju...Blimey, I have just found this blog and I'm just blown away with the honesty, warmth and love. My little lady, my life and my love, made me the proudest daddy in the world when she arrived 8 weeks ago. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. She has DS, AVSD and tummy problems (which she bravely had surgery for a day after she was born). Our little lady is now facing surgery in a few months to fix her brave little heart. As a new dad I am so proud of how she just gets on with things and seems to take everything in her stride, she's amazing. Reading the "what ifs?" was like reading my own thoughts. So many "what ifs?", currently I can't bear the thought of someone being horrible to my little angel after she's courageously dealt with so much, but the "what ifs?" seem to change, come and go, then come back again. Thank you so much for this blog, it's comforting to know that there are like minded, honest and caring people who can understand what our little family is going through. Thank you, ProudDad xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-35049755230863735352013-05-03T20:52:29.349-07:002013-05-03T20:52:29.349-07:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts...my heart ach...Thank you for sharing your thoughts...my heart aches for you and I think Rosie is blessed to have a father like you who loves her so much and like any parent wants the very best out of life for their child. Not sure if you have God in your life but He tells us to never fear as fear comes from a bad place. Always trust and believe that you and your precious Rosie will come first in line with God's protection. Love The Hendriks Family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-70002752657282357372013-05-03T13:53:30.952-07:002013-05-03T13:53:30.952-07:00Although it's never nice to hear that someone ...Although it's never nice to hear that someone else is having few "wobbly" days as you put it, it is strangely comforting to know that you are not the only one who from time to time experiences these "wobbles". The comments from others tell us what we already know, that our worries are unnecessary, but from time to time we need to voice them.<br />Thank you so much for your honesty and all you do. <br />Been following your blog for a while, and hadn't realised until I saw the article in the Wilmslow Express that you were local.<br />Looking forward to reading some more when the wobbles have passed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902468583693836139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-46872826923020566422013-05-03T04:22:28.538-07:002013-05-03T04:22:28.538-07:00I think Rosie is so lucky that you love her so muc...I think Rosie is so lucky that you love her so much, and you're so lucky you have her to love and teach you so much more about life than you could ever have hoped to learn without her. <br />I do the 'what ifs' all too often myself. I've been seriously considering homeschool for Gemma, and not just because I want to shelter her from the hurtful comments of other kids, but because I also want to make sure she gets educated to her full potential. I always have to stop myself and remember that it's okay to think about tomorrow...but don't waste too much of today...it won't come around again. <br />Best to all of you! xoAlice and Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073871428610707306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-23684360974254777662013-05-03T02:01:14.806-07:002013-05-03T02:01:14.806-07:00Just read your 'What If...' and the wonder...Just read your 'What If...' and the wonderful comments.<br /><br />I don't know what it's like to have a little girl with Downs but I've been a Paediatric nurse and worked as a Learning support in school and I'm a mum of three 'Grown up ' children. I can relate to some of your 'What ifs' and the 'wobbly times' that come with parenting.<br /><br />What I do know is that I really enjoy reading your wonderful inspiring and beautifully written Blog and love the pictures of Rosie, especially her 'Friday' set everyone up in a great mood for the weekend ones! I voted for your blog of course! My vote wasn't because it gives such a great and positive insight into Down's Syndrome(which it does of course) or because the lovely pictures of Rosie who is just gorgous always make me smile( which they do!). My vote was because your Blogshares the ups and downs and the 'What ifs' of a life completely surrounded and held in the love of a family. We don't get to read enough , or see enough about that in today's world.<br />Rosie is a beautiful little girl really cute and that's the way she 'looks' but its her eyes and her gorgeous smile that always makes me smile and I 'm guessing many others too.<br /> The look in her eyes and her smile are there because of the love and support of a wonderful family and there's no way they would be there otherwise. Your Blog is a great flagship for what's important, you write about it and the pictures of Rosie show it.<br />Good luck with the competition..you really deserve to win, but I think your Blog's a winner anyway.<br />It's hard but try not to worry about the future too much and too often and maybe when you all do stop and ask what Rosie's own 'what If' would be....'What if I'd been born into a different family , not surrounded and held by the love and care of such a brilliant , devoted mum and dad, two super brothers and all my extended family?'<br />Thank you again for your wonderful sharing and I'm sure that for your wonderful little girl , the Futures Rosie x<br />Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-62265923257254962802013-05-02T16:18:12.329-07:002013-05-02T16:18:12.329-07:00Wonderful words as always Rosalie - Big hugs have ...Wonderful words as always Rosalie - Big hugs have just been packaged and are now on their way across the big pond :)The Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-72118007421092363252013-05-02T16:16:30.912-07:002013-05-02T16:16:30.912-07:00What a lovely comment, very motivational too – tha...What a lovely comment, very motivational too – thank you for sharing and taking the time to write.xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-46276989687017207292013-05-02T16:14:19.761-07:002013-05-02T16:14:19.761-07:00Thank you for your kind words.Thank you for your kind words.The Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-67455494007404516322013-05-02T16:13:35.867-07:002013-05-02T16:13:35.867-07:00Thank you H! Really looking forward to Legoland - ...Thank you H! Really looking forward to Legoland - more so than the kids now I think :) xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-41783937320861042792013-05-02T16:12:39.892-07:002013-05-02T16:12:39.892-07:00Thank you Mary. What a lovely booklet, some specia...Thank you Mary. What a lovely booklet, some special words in there. Thank you so much for taking the time to share and to comment. xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-47975236529846910022013-05-02T16:04:40.557-07:002013-05-02T16:04:40.557-07:00Thank you so much for sharing Uuganaa, I can't...Thank you so much for sharing Uuganaa, I can't begin to imagine how it feels to lose a child and it certainly puts things into perspective some-what. Take care.xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-64087199930810058802013-05-02T16:02:31.705-07:002013-05-02T16:02:31.705-07:00Thank you Diane :) xThank you Diane :) xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031793077519757155.post-75266436657312214342013-05-02T16:01:21.123-07:002013-05-02T16:01:21.123-07:00Thank you Hayley great advice and great tips on ho...Thank you Hayley great advice and great tips on how to get things back into perspective. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful comment.xThe Futures Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897623020973500308noreply@blogger.com