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T21Mom-A Down Syndrome Podcast

A family podcast about Down syndrome, single parenting, special needs, and pretty much everything in between.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

57:04

T21Mom-Episode 134: Unshakable Love: The Vester...

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2024/08/21

Mary dives into an exhilarating conversation with John and Nicole Vester. From the very beginning, John was ready to document much of the pregnancy on his blog. Initially expecting twins, to later finding out there was only one heartbeat, the emotional rollercoaster didn't end there. As if decoding the NIPT results weren't challenging enough, they found themselves navigating the confusion that arose from Nicole initially carrying twins. Despite these issues. the odds of their baby being born

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57:08

Embracing the Unexpected: Christiana Thiessen's Down...

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2024/07/24

Mary sits down for an enlightening conversation with Christiana Thiessen, a courageous Canadian who along with her husband moved to Jordan to assist with the Syrian refugee crisis. Just a year and a half later, Christiana discovered she was pregnant with her first child. Joy quickly turned to uncertainty when she learned that her baby would be born with Down syndrome. Facing this challenge in a foreign country was daunting. Yet , Christiana's journey to acceptance was swift and profound.

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01:09:49

T21Mom - Episode 132: From Overlooked to Overcoming:...

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2024/07/11

In an incredibly raw and often heartbreaking conversation, Mary sits down with Puja Mehta to delve into the story of her son Aaryav's diagnosis. Puja, who currently resides in India, spent several years in the United States, where she gave birth to both her children. She recounts the experience of a medical system that failed her long before Aaryav, who was born with Down syndrome, came into the world.From the beginning, red flags were missed. Markers on her ultrasounds, indicative of Down

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23:25

T21Mom - Episode 131: It's the End of the Year and I...

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2024/06/27

It's the end of the school year and Mary shares about the type of year it's been with another new EA for Ainsley. She shares Ainsley's successes and what it means to have a good team to support your child. Mary also talks about a great day at the PNE where Ainsley rode the big roller coaster for the very first time (she wasn't one bit scared) and their big plans for the summer.

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01:14:41

T21Mom - Episode 130: Against All Odds: A Mother's...

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2024/06/19

In a heartfelt conversation, Mary sits down with Kim Revai, who shares the incredible and emotional story of her son Jace's birth. Kim's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience of a mother facing unimaginable challenges. Jace entered the world at an astonishing 26 weeks and one day, far earlier than expected. Kim, living far from her family was told to go directly to the hospital and prepare for his birth, plunging her into a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. Despite his very

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01:03:00

T21Mom - Episode 129: Crash, Bourbon and Fascinators:...

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2024/06/13

Mary and a group of her Haunted Rockin' Mom friends meet and go to the 150th Kentucky Derby. These women all met on a haunted pub crawl back in 2022, and have forged an incredible friendship. They pack in a lot over the Derby weekend, including a bourbon tasting, scooter escapades, the Thirsty Peddler and of course, the exhilaration of the Derby itself.

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40:53

T21Mom - Episode 128 - Defying the Odds and Carving...

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2024/06/05

Mary sits down with Sabine Kussman, who recounts her poignant journey of her son Kian's diagnosis and her family's courageous path forward. From a heart-wrenching beginning, where two weeks passed without a single medical professional congratulating her on son's birth, to facing discouragement about breastfeeding, Sabine learned to trust her instincts. Despite therapists' negative predictions, Kian defied the odds, walking at 14 months , riding a bike and even mastering downhill skiing. Sabine

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38:09

T21Mom - Episode 127: Dreams Come True: Shiloh...

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2024/05/15

Mary has an engaging and heartfelt conversation with Shiloh Carte who shares her not very typical, diagnosis story. In fact, Shiloh predicted her child with Down syndrome! Over a year before she was even pregnant, Shiloh had a dream that was so vivid and so powerful that she knew with all her being that it had to be true-she dreamt that she was going to have a baby with Down syndrome and it would be a girl! Hear how Shiloh shares her vision with her husband, family and even medical professionals

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43:45

T21Mom - Episode 126: Embracing the Heart: Stacey...

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2024/05/01

Mary chats with fellow Rockin' Mom Stacey Herncane who shares her diagnosis story. Stacey waited in limbo for a week until she was given a definitive diagnosis for her son. From grief of thinking "why her" and how this just wasn't a possibility in her and her husband's lives, to taking lessons from third graders and learning to celebrate Down syndrome, Stacey goes through all the emotions. And sometimes the greatest lessons come from kids.

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43:12

T21Mom - Episode 125 - You Gotta Have Faith-From...

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2024/04/24

Mary's heart-to-heart with Dorothy reveals the power of faith and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Dorothy's journey from miscarriage to pregnancy is a testament to the human spirit and the importance of holding onto hope. Twenty years later, she recalls receiving the diagnosis news of her daughter Faith with such vivid detail, showing how these moments shape our lives and stay with us forever.

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36:50

T21Mom - Episode 124 - Embracing Resilience and Hope:...

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2024/04/17

Mary's conversation with Kellie Anderson reveals a powerful story of resilience and hope. Despite Kellie's Rh factor creating obstacles during her pregnancy, she remained determined and inspired. When her baby Raina was born with Down syndrome, Kellie's husband provided unwavering support and reassurance. Kellie's message to new parents is one of positivity and courage, reminding them that everything will be alright.

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38:14

T21Mom-Episode 123: Down Syndrome Diaries: Shelli...

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2024/04/10

Mary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shelli DeGroot delving into her remarkable journey of diagnosis and resilience. Shelli recounts the unexpected twist of a pregnancy even after having her tubes tied, followed by the surprising news of her baby having Down syndrome. Through it all, Shelli finds solace in her faith, believing that her son is destined for great things. She reflects on the impact of a book she read during pregnancy which unknowingly prepared her for her son's birth

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33:28

T21Mom-Episode 122- Keller Kuhn's Diagnosis Story: "I...

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2024/04/03

Mary chats with mom Keller Kuhn for the first episode in the diagnosis stories series. Keller is Mom to Timmy, who is almost 22 years old, and she shares how she actually prayed for a child with extra needs, what prompted this and how she felt when her prayers were finally answered. Keller raised five children, including Timmy who has Down syndrome and the dual diagnosis of autism, as a single parent. She shares her wisdom from her journey and says she is not "super duper special" and that we

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13:45

T21Mom - Episode 121: Happy Post World Down Syndrome...

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2024/03/27

Mary shares her personal experience on this past World Down Syndrome Day and cool experience after wearing her "Love Down Syndrome" shirt. She also shares that even though this day is important, that this year she didn't do a whole lot other than wearing mismatched socks and her Down syndrome shirt and her subsequent feelings about this. And Mary also has some big news about her Haunted Rocking Moms and some exciting summer plans!

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51:28

Identical Twins and Mosaic Down Syndrome

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2024/03/20

Mary chats with Lauren Zwick, mom to Emma and Lily who are identical twins with mosaic Down syndrome-a true rarity! Lauren shares the uniqueness of her twins and how their mosaicism affects them differently. It is a fascinating and intriguing conversation about twins, mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome. Lauren's daughter Lily makes an appearance and shares what it means to have Down syndrome and being an identical twin to her sister, Emma. For more information on mosaic Down syndrome, visit

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T21Mom - Episode 119 My Diagnosis Story-When I...

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2024/03/07

Mary shares her personal story of being a single mom by choice and receiving a prenatal diagnosis that her baby would be born with Down Syndrome. She talks of her intense feelings of grief and sadness upon learning of her baby's diagnosis, but also how she came to acceptance of the diagnosis and when her baby was born, it was a true celebration.

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01:06:54

T21Mom - Episode 118: Toilet Training Your Child With...

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2024/02/22

Mary chats once again with toileting expert Katie Rinald. Katie answers some of the most commonly asked question from parents who are toilet training their child with Down syndrome. Everything from when to start, is your child ready, how to get your child to initiate, even dispelling myths of toilet training. And Katie even answers the question about how to get your boy to pee standing up (her answer may surprise you!) and so much more.Poop Teaching 101 Course Videos From ACT (Autism Community

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16:18

T21Mom - Episode 117 : Season Opener-Snowfall, Speech...

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2024/02/15

Mary shares about the recent snowfall and how Ainsley actually enjoyed it. She also talks about what is happening at school, how Ainsley is participating, and her recent gains in speech. And finally, Mary talks about how you can be a part of an upcoming show!

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44:11

T21Mom - Episode 116 : The 2023 Christmas Show

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2023/12/20

Christmas traditions and how Christmas may look different for our children with Down Syndrome. On today’s episode Mary talks with Ron about some of her favourite Christmas traditions, how she has learned to appreciate the “moments” and not worry about having the Hallmark Christmas. Mary also shares some other Rockin Moms Christmas traditions including Christmas Eve jammies and the White Elephant. Be sure to check out Burnaby Village Museum Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/

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11:59

T21Mom - Episode 115 : Fostering Friendships For Your...

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2023/12/06

On today’s episode, Mary shares the best birthday gift ever! Putting into Ainsley’s IEP “fostering friendships” turned into a heartwarming birthday card and a beautiful note by Ainsley’s EA for her birthday. She talks to how our kids, even those with the dual diagnosis, can still have genuine and meaningful friendships. #T21Mom.com

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