Amber Rose was a miracle from the beginning. When her mother, Jayne, didn’t feel any movement during her pregnancy, the first hospital she went to told her to find a mortuary. Miraculously, Amber Rose, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome, ended up surviving and was delivered via C-section. Their family was soon referred to us, where they found a care team that would help Amber Rose thrive. One doctor that supported Amber Rose in the early days of her life was former Director of the Sie Center for Down Syndrome Dr. Francis Hickey, who shared with Jayne his own experience of having a child with Down syndrome. Though Dr. Hickey has since retired, Jayne is grateful for his support and care. “Being able to go to a place that I felt safe in, and talking to somebody who had a similar experience...I just didn’t feel alone, and I knew it was going to be OK,” Jayne says. “I walked in there feeling absolutely overwhelmed, and walked out of there feeling like, ‘OK, this is manageable.’ J...