Parents Whose Child Has Down Syndrome Adopt boy With Same Condition

Contrary to popular belief, a child with Down syndrome can bring loads of joy and happiness to a family. The Sweatman family is the finest example.

Allison and Andrew Sweatman, of Cabot, Arkansas, welcomed their bundle of joy—Roselyn Elizabeth Sweatman (Rosie)—on Aug. 13, 2015.

Sadly, Rosie did not have the best start in life. She was diagnosed with Down syndrome and a heart defect.

Allison and Andrew were at first daunted to learn of Rosie’s diagnosis during a 20-week scan.

“If I could send my former self a message in that moment, it would say: ‘Take a deep breath. Your daughter is so much more than her diagnoses,’” said dad Andrew, SWNS reported.

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