By Eileen Haupt | nationalrighttolifenews.org

Just today, my daughter Sadie came up to me and gave be a big hug.  Why?  Because I happened to mention it was February 1st, a new month.  This is not unusual for her; she greets each new month with the same enthusiasm.  I remember one of such times, along with her hug, she cried, “Oh thank you, Mommy!”  Like I had something to do with it!  And don’t think this response is limited to the turn of the calendar.  One day not so long ago I happen to mention to Sadie that she had a dental check-up the next day.  Yes, believe it or not, I received a big hug and an “Oh, thank you!”  Seriously.

Such is the life of a mother of a child with Down syndrome.  The recipient of hugs and expressions of gratitude and joy for things most people take for granted.

But you would never know that from watching the Today Show.  An expectant couple were guests on Monday’s show on a segment about a new prenatal maternal blood test called Maternity21 Plus.  “Let’s get right to the good news,” says host Matt Lauer, inquiring about the results of the test they had taken a week ago.  “We are safe that the baby does not have Down syndrome,” answers the mother.

It pains me to hear Down syndrome talked about in such a negative light, especially on a show that millions of people will watch and come away with the idea that Down syndrome is something they are fortunate to be “safe” from.

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