Hey Cocosurviving,

My friend was pregnant with twins 5 years ago. Everything was going well just keep her progress on Facebook up to date taking pictures of her bump etc. When she went into labour she posted it on Facebook. Then for a few days nothing appeared. We were all concerned but no one asked. 3 days after the birth. She post a fab post on Facebook telling us all that her twin boys were born. Happy and healthy. Then there was a however. Both boys who are identical have Downs Syndrome. She has dedicated the last 5 years to helping raise awareness for Downs in Scotland. She writes daily posts on Facebook telling us all what she, her Husband and the boys have done. She also set up a Facebook page for the boys to track their progress and all the fun and not so fun being a kid and having a disabilities brings. The boys have had a hard life in respects to their development. But are away to start school in 2 weeks time after the Summer holidays at a special school in our area. She is also part tine at uni (can't remember the exact course) and goes all over Scotland giving talks on life with Downs Syndrome. Even talking at the 2 local universities to student nurses and doctors. She is an inspiration. Your Niece doesn't need the blindness to define her child. Life has possibilities. As we all know. It's not going to be easy but yeah she will a lifetime of fun, tears and laughter with her child. Hope this helps