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Chromosomes & Chaos
Welcome to Chromosomes & Chaos, hosted by Patty and Amber, two moms from Iowa navigating life with kids who have Down syndrome! This podcast is a mix of laughter, honesty, and heart.
We share our personal stories, different viewpoints, and the triumphs (and messes!) of raising multiple kids in a busy world. From therapies to school, doctor visits to dance parties, and everything in between, no topic is off-limits.
Whether you’re a parent, sibling, family member, friend, or advocate, Chromosomes & Chaos is a space for connection, awareness, and community. Join us each week to celebrate life, share experiences, and remind each other that with a little chaos, comes a lot of love.
New episodes every Tuesday—listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Chromosomes & Chaos
“Nobody Prepared Us for This”: Raising Jacob After His Down Syndrome Diagnosis
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Welcome back to Chromosomes & Chaos — the podcast where we keep it real about parenting, diagnoses, advocacy, and the beautiful chaos in between.
In this episode, we sit down with Leanne to talk about her 9-year-old son, Jacob, and the journey of navigating life after receiving a diagnosis. From potty training struggles and school experiences to the day-to-day realities most people don’t see, Leanne shares the raw, honest moments of raising a child with different needs.
This conversation dives into the highs, the hard days, the wins that deserve celebrating, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a parent walking a similar road, an educator, or someone wanting to better understand the disability community, this episode is packed with honesty, humor, and heart.
Because at the end of the day, parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and sometimes it’s equal parts chromosomes & chaos. 🎙️