Ups and Downs

Over the past few weeks we have found out some wonderful and surprising news regarding Baby Goulet.
First as you may already know we are having a baby boy! We are very excited to have a boy for our first child.
We also wanted to let you know that we have recently had multiple prenatal diagnostic tests and they have confirmed that our baby has Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that means our baby’s cells have an extra 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome. We are still learning about Down syndrome ourselves so we probably won’t be able to answer any questions for a while. We are confident with the help from our doctors that we will be prepared to help our baby when he arrives. Although we are concerned, we are still very excited about our baby coming! We wanted you to be able to take the time to adjust to this news, so you won’t feel the need to have an immediate response. We would also like for you to treat him just like any other baby. This is not a sad moment, there is no need to apologize. We are having a baby and this is an exciting time for us. We still have a lot of planning to do and we will need lots of help welcoming this wonderful new baby into our family!

For now I leave you with something I found online and a poem that I wrote.

He will have the innocence and simplicity of childhood that all children have. He will not face the same challenges that we face. He will face different ones. He will not worry about the complications of life. He will simply experience and treasure every moment. He will not be bogged down by the stress of life. He will savor the simple things that give pleasure and joy.

Imperative by Grant Goulet

I have to expect the unexpected.
I have to believe the unbelievable.
I have to accept the unacceptable.
This is Implied.

I want to know the unknowable!
I want to control the uncontrollable!
I want to predict the unpredictable!
This is Impossible!

Do I have to imagine the unimaginable?
Do I have to nerve the unnerving?
Do I have to bear the unbearable?
This is Impending?

I have to do what is Implied.
I want to do the Impossible!
But can I handle the Impending?
This is Imperative!!!

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17 Comments Added

“If you ever need any help with anything please ask. I love kids, especially babies. ”

— Vicente Santos

“Beautifil words by a beautiful thinker !! God Bless Babt Goulet + Family !”

— Mike Goulet

“Your precious baby boy is so lucky to have u both as parents!!! U guys will be amazing :)”

— Lindsey Chevrier

“You two will be absolutely amazing parents!! Your little baby boy is a blessing to both of you just as you are both a blessing for him! Always here for both of you!! ”

— Megan Cox

“My 8 year old niece has down syndrome. She is amazing. She is no different from her brothers. You will be the best parents ever and your little boy will be amazing! ”

— Colleen Seise

“This post just confirms that you two are going to be wonderful parents and your son is lucky to have the two of you for a Mom & Dad!”

— Libra Finley-Mckennie

“Love is amazing. I second what Libra said and I am very proud to call you friends.”

— Lau Ra

“Your gift (Baby Goulet) just became more special!!! He will be your strength when you’re weak, your affirmation when you’re vulnerable, and your motivation when you’re weary. Life is always beautiful, no matter the circumstances. You and Grant are gonna be amazing parents!”

— Lisa Yett

“The Lil' Goo will be the Happiest Most Loved baby ever. We can't wait to hold & kiss Baby Goulet. Love you both !!”

— Grandpa & Grandma

“You guys are going to be amazing parents! I'm very excited to meet the little guy =)”

— Jaime Kennedy

“We can't wait to meet your precious baby boy he will be so loved by two amazing people his mommy and daddy xoxo”

— Cyndi Goulet Hoxie

“I am excited for you Melissa and Grant your little boy will be such a joy for you both :) Melissa after you have the baby we will have to plan a play date with our little surprise as well :) ”

— Jen Mike Torres

“I can't imagine a better couple to be taking on this experience... Life with a new baby is exciting and wonderful and none of that will change. Enjoy the 2nd half of your pregnancy journey, this time will fly by and baby boy will be here to snuggle before you know it!! ”

— Kristin Kennedy

“God Bless baby Goulet. You and Melissa are having a special baby boy. With all that you both have been through, this will be a joy. I hope I get to meet the little guy.”

— Becky Verhulst-Lyon

“He is an amazing gift for an amazing couple! You guys will be such terrific parents, especially with a child who is able to experience way more joy than a "regular" child. Believe me, you are in for much more treat that trial.”

— Nicole Dubay

“You both will be great parents!! Your little guy is so lucky to have you guys just like your lucky to have him. I have learned that the world can be very cruel and many people will say the wrong things.. Just know your doing the best thing that any parent could do by just being happy to have such a wonderful little guy. ”

— Heather Knowlton

“You guys are amazing. Just amazing. We will always be rooting for Team Goulet!”

— Coh Yoshizaki

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