Before Sofia I had practically zero knowledge about Down Syndrome. I have since read up and exchanged messages with families who have a family member with Down Syndrome.
I have learned of accomplished people with Down Syndrome such as Frankie Scarfone, a karate hall of famer; Deanna Sipaco, a visual artist who has exhibited her works here and abroad, even gifting Japan’s Princess Masako with one of her paintings; and Clarissa Tiongson, who produces paintings in collaboration with her mom. Plug: Clarissa’s paintings are for sale. 
Clarissa’s mom, Malu, gives seminars and has written a book about raising a child with Down Syndrome. Gotta add that to my reading list.
I hope this little post of mine enlightens at least a few other people too.
Sofia update: mostly yellow poop today, just a teeny bit of blood early morning. Go, go, yellow!
Nhatz ran into the priest who baptized Sofia, Fr. Silva. He visited the NICU today and prayed over and blessed her.
