My name is Cora and I was born with Trisomy 21, which means I have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Along with physical differences, there are also higher levels of health concerns and physical delays. I was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) meaning I have a hole in my heart. I have been going to physical and occupational therapy since I was 3 months old to help with muscle tone. I will also start speech therapy which will allow me to communicate effectively. Every person diagnosed with down syndrome is affected differently. The best advice my parents were given was, “Don’t let Trisomy 21 define who Cora is.” My butterfly is blue and yellow; the colors for down syndrome awareness.
Perfect Through and Through 