Down With The Dels

22/09/2020

being her mom is the greatest gift in the world ❤️⁣⁣⁣⁣

18/09/2020

Hillary DelViscio () has created a short video on TikTok with music original sound. | the end has me 😢😭 | “I love you too” 😭

18/09/2020

Hillary DelViscio () has created a short video on TikTok with music original sound. | a letter to my husband ❤️ | To my hard-working husband.... | thank you for all that you do for us... | I see the sacrifi...

22/06/2020

soaking in these moments ❤️ ⁣
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I may be a day late posting on here, but I hope he knows just how much we love and appreciate him!!⁣ happy fathers day to our #1 😍👨‍👩‍👧
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@ Watch Hill, Rhode Island

02/06/2020

listening, learning, praying 🖤

01/05/2020

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22/04/2020

All dressed up with nowhere to go!! 🤪⁣
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Gonna be living in dresses this spring & summer! Thank you for the wardrobe update .it .it.family http://liketk.it/2NtBy ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

17/04/2020

x•xxix•xvii // my world changed that day, the day I became a mother. ⁣
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this amazing personalized bracelet just in time for mother’s day 💛 swipe to check out this golden beauty from ⁣
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12/04/2020

Feeling so blessed today 💛 Happy Easter everyone!

07/04/2020

I know we’re supposed to be social distancing, but mommy said I could have a friend over today🤪

07/04/2020

I spy with my little eye 😍

02/04/2020

Hi friends, just want to check in and see how everyone is doing!!
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I know I haven’t been the best at keeping up with social media since we’ve self isolated 😑 but honestly, it’s been kind of nice to take a step back and slow down. feeling so grateful that even during this crazy time, I get to soak in these moments with my family ❤️⁣
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What are you feeling grateful for?! Comment below!

25/03/2020

quarantine got us like ... swipe to see Sloan’s face when I mention we’re going for a walk 🤪
@ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

22/03/2020

these past few weeks have reminded me to appreciate everything because nothing in life is guaranteed! ⁣
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as Joe and I opened our new piece the other day we couldn’t help but sit and look for our favorite spots in the city. we’ve experienced so much here together — our first date, first home, getting married, and raising Sloan here. Regardless of where we go in life this city will always hold a special place in my heart!
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thank you for this special piece. I couldn’t love it more! Right now they are offering 25% off 2 prints — including their new zodiac maps, street or star maps! i plan on adding positano and isle of skye to our collection, two of our favorite places ❤️

22/03/2020

Today we celebrated Sloan and the extra 21st chromosome that has changed our lives in the best way possible!!
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Not only has she made our lives better, but I’ve seen how she lights up the world around her. I look at her with those squinty almond eyes, big smile, infectious laugh and wonder how I got so lucky❤️ So even in this time of fear and uncertainty we celebrate you, the joy and laughter you bring every day. Happy World Down Syndrome day darling, you deserve to be celebrated 365 days a year!⁣

17/03/2020

Nobody told me just how much I would love you. I look at you in awe and amazement. There are times I find myself crying when I look at that sweet face of yours 😍⁣⁣⁣
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Nobody told me how beautiful you would be. You have the most beautiful almond shaped eyes ⁣and cutest little nose. ⁣⁣⁣
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Nobody told me how smart you would be. Your abilities never cease to amaze me. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Nobody told me that you would have such a profound effect on people. You’re the life of the party and light up everyone’s world ✨ ⁣⁣⁣
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Nobody told how much personality one little girl could have. You’re sassy and full of so much life. ⁣And no one can make me laugh quite as much or as hard as you do 🤪⁣⁣⁣
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Nobody told me that you would be my best friend. You’re my best little friend. You make me laugh more than anyone else. ⁣
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Nobody told me that you would teach me so much in just two years. ⁣⁣You’ve changed my perception of the world and are helping me evolve into a better person each and everyday. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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Nobody told me how much I needed 𝐘𝐎𝐔. ⁣
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You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me and your dad ❤️

16/03/2020

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14/03/2020

quarantine day 3 😷: fresh air + long walks are giving me life right now. we’ve been cooped up in the house for what seems like forever — in reality it’s only been a few days but I’m already feeling a little stir crazy 🤣🤪 so I packed up Sloan, the hand sanitizer and escaped these walls!!

12/03/2020

ｓｌｏｗ mornings ☕️ we’ve been taking it easy — lots of rest, relaxation + . I cancelled all of Sloan’s therapies this week because of the Coronavirus!! 😷 I know there’s a lot of hype + hysteria, but with Sloan having a weakened immune system I’m not willing to take the risk! Anyone else semi freaking out or is it just me?!

09/03/2020

Happy Monday insta fam!! Hope everyone is surviving daylight savings 💤 ⁣⁣
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I posted these pics on my story the other day, but they are wayyyy too good not to have a permanent place here! I’m so proud of my girl and this photo shoot she did back in early December with ! We are beyond grateful to have the opportunity to work with them, it was incredible! I loved watching her shine and do her thingggg 🤩⁣
@ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

09/03/2020

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09/03/2020

hair inspired by brannan bear! Gap

04/03/2020

trying to soak in every minute because I can’t handle how quickly time is passing!!⁣
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Being home and getting to watch her grow and explore is a blessing. I’m so grateful to be her mama. She’s so compassionate and nurturing, especially towards her babies — singing them lullabies, sharing her “baba” and wiping their faces clean afterwards 😍 she is the sweetest thing I’ve ever known!

02/03/2020

— pretty sure this is the exact face Sloan made when we picked her up from my parents yesterday 😒 ⁣⁣
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yup, it’s back to reality baby girl! that means early intervention + getting our booties outside to enjoy that spring weather 🌷 ☀️ and guess I should probably share the rest of our mini vday shoot now that it’s March🤦🏼‍♀️

24/02/2020

escaped the city this weekend & road tripped to the beach ☀️ ⁣
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we may have missed the polar bear plunge (bc you know going anywhere with a toddler is a whole ordeal) but at least we got to enjoy a few moments in the sun!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

21/02/2020

apparently today is ♥️ sloan & chief are celebrating with doggy rides & table scraps🐾⁣⁣⁣⁣

17/02/2020

This is what most of our days have looked like the past two weeks. You’re thinking to yourself, “what’s the issue? she looks happy.” And for the most part that’s true. But this picture was taken on one of the countless days she was too hyper, restless, and frustrated to relax or calm down. One of those days I was done and ready to throw in the white flag.
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Since staying home with Sloan I’m starting to pick up on some behaviors that I believe could be sensory related— constant movement, yelling (volume 100 at all times), chewing, and climbing (I’m basically a human jungle gym). There are days where she just won’t relax.
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These last few weeks I’ve felt so helpless and defeated as both of us sit there crying. I blame myself and wonder how can I not calm or comfort my own child? Being a special needs parent is freaking hard. And honestly if it wasn’t for her therapists I think I would have just given up by now. I turn to them for everything. So here we are trying different strategies: monitoring her diet and activity, deep pressure massage and hugging her tight. Now one of latest strategy is (see last pic). I’m hoping this will not only give her the sensory input she needs but keep her from tongue chewing 🤦🏼‍♀️ I know what works one day may not work another, but we’re slowly figuring it out together. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
@ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14/02/2020

you are L♡VED! ⁣
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wishing everyone a sweet valentine’s day 💗 may today & every other day be full of love, hugs﹢kisses!! @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13/02/2020

my whole heart ♡ swipe for cuteness!! @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11/02/2020

Interrupting your daily feed to bring you this important message — 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫!!!⁣⁣⁣
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She has worked so hard to get to this point. PT, aqua therapy, evals, orthotics fittings (and lets not forget the countless bags of goldfish we used for motivation 🤣) Honestly, watching her walk & accomplish her goals is one of the best feelings in the world. She may still be stiff legged & need more practice, but let me tell you—baby girl is going places! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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*I do not own the rights to this song*⁣

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07/02/2020

it’s true what they say, babies don’t keep 💔 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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05/02/2020

instagram vs reality ⁣🤣🤪⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
@ Fishtown, Philadelphia

29/01/2020

i can’t get enough of these two 🐾 ♡⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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28/01/2020

laid down with this girl to help her nap & accidentally took a 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 hour nap ... oops 🤷🏼‍♀️ But really i am tired as a mother! sloan & i are still fighting off these colds, but at least i am gettin’ all those sweet baby cuddles ♥️⁣⁣
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side note: winter, i’m over you. you gotta go 👋🏼 summer, hurry up & come to mama ☀️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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24/01/2020

ＭＯＯＤ 🦄⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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23/01/2020

Come on dawg 🐾 you were supposed to be on the lookout for mom 🤦🏼‍♀️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

23/01/2020

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This was taken on one of those days I felt like supermom. I felt like I was being a good mom & all around good person. ⁣⁣
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Today was not that day. Today, I was exhausted. Not just because Sloan and I were up half the night, but because I'm overwhelmed with 'mom guilt.' Mamas, you know what I'm talking about — I'm almost certain it's built into our DNA.⁣⁣
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Today was hard. We tested each other's patience. We both cried. We were exhausted and frustrated. To top it all off, there was that awful sense of guilt for not being the best version of myself for Sloan. For being impatient and raising my voice on more than one occassion. For cancelling speech therapy because both her and I couldn't get it together even though her quarterly eval is next week. For not spending enough time with her today and putting her to bed early because she was exhausted and being a nightmare 😩⁣
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Today, was not our day. I felt defeated. I questioned my ability as a mom, especially a special needs mom. 'Am I really doing all I can for Sloan? Could I do more? Could I try harder? Am I pushing her too much?' I could go on and on.⁣⁣
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Yes, today was hard. But, you know what? Tomorrow is a new day ... thank goodness!! A new day to try again, to be the best version of myself.

Motherhood is difficult — there is no manual and it's not one size fits all. So, for all of you mamas feeling frustrated, exhausted, or ready to throw in the white flag I see you. You are not alone! Yes, today was hard. And invetitably there will be more bad days, but know they will pass. Today does not define you as a mother, you are not failing. And I hope you know that your best is enough ♡⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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20/01/2020

Monday Mood 💤 if you need us we’ll be watching frozen on repeat!!⁣

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17/01/2020

Dolly, no napping during story time please!! ⁣
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When I was pregnant I had such vivid dreams of our sweet baby girl. I could see her so clearly ― she was going to be spirited and strong willed. Her golden brown curls would bounce as she twirled around the room listening to her favorite songs. There would be countless tea parties, playdates, and pizza nights. This life, this “perfect” little girl I envisioned for six months seemed so real.⁣
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I was in a state of shock when I heard those words come of the doctor’s mouth, “I’m sorry. But your daughter does have Down Syndrome.” What? How? The world around me came crashing down in a million little pieces. I grieved ‑ hard - for the loss of that little girl I imagined. What was my life going to look like now? Would she talk? Would she be able to do all the things “normal” kids do?⁣
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Fast forward 2.5 years … I have my perfect little girl. She is everything I dreamt of and so much more ― fierce, strong willed, dramatic, intelligent (she can manipulate just about anyone with her sweet kisses and cuddles). She is a normal toddler, so wild and full of life. The house is filled with the sound of her chatting and singing to her babies. There are tea parties and playdates. And of course every Friday is pizza night. Life with Down syndrome is more normal than I ever could have imagined. And because of Sloan it’s better than I dreamed it ever could be ♡⁣⁣
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