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Sydney Pequignot

 

Sydney was born May 6, 2003.  We did not know at that time Sydney was blessed with an extra chromosome.  My OBGyn sat down after delivery to tell me she felt Sydney had DS features.  I was very upset, what happened to having a “perfect” child??  2 weeks later she was transported to St V’s in Indianapolis where she had heart surgery (one of three).  While in ICU recovering she went into cardiac arrest and at that point I decided I could handle her having DS just don’t let her die. The nurses were in her room and began CPR asap. She had no brain damage due to lack of oxygen and from that point on I’ve felt BLESSED to have her as my daughter.  She is now four years old and the light of my life, she brings a smile to everyone and not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for her…

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