They all got 'gowned up' in hospital scrubs and saw her for the first time. There was no looking back. Mackenzie, Macintyre and Mackaella (take note: all 'Mac' names with nine letters) all took it upon themselves to take care and help her. Over the years Macclaren became the focal point of our lives and continues to be. Even though her sisters are now out on their own, they still adore, mentor and spoil her with visits, Face Time, texts and emails, and continue to be a major part of her life.

Ever since Macclaren was born Bruce and I always treated her the same as her three older sisters. It didn’t take me long to realize that her having Down syndrome shouldn’t make a difference in how she was being raised. Macclaren takes longer to do things, but that’s fine. Having expectations for your children is something that every parent needs to have.