Show notes
Your hosts, Tara Hedman and Diane Thompson welcome you to another episode of Examine Your Hedman Podcast. In today’s episode, they are joined by Kim Coe, a friend of Tara’s since Junior High. Kim shares her journey as a mother of five beautiful children, two with disabilities, and the challenges and beauty of adoption. Life really can suck less, so examine your head, man! Key Takeaways: [1:10] Tara and Diane give an update about their current lives. [13:10] Tara introduces Kim. [15:05] Kim talks about her process with one of her pregnancies and receiving news that her baby was at high risk of having Down Syndrome. [22:30] Kim shares about the options her doctor gave her. [25:35] Kim remembers sharing the news with her husband and how he responded with, “She is our daughter, we are going to love her.” [26:55] Kim tells Tara she just found out her baby has Down Syndrome. [28:20] Kim shares about her process and finding out the diagnosis was certain. [31:06] Kim talks about the information and help that’s available now and the changes needed in the medical field. [33:07] Kim talks about her process from finding out the diagnosis and the moment her daughter was born. [34:55] Kim shares what her grief looked like. [38:14] Kim discusses the difficulties and grace in sharing the news with friends and family. [41:45] What was the hardest part for Kim in the first year after her daughter was born? [43:37] Kim recognizes her daughter first, before her diagnosis. [44:25] Kim shares her advice to parents who are expecting a child with Down Syndrome. [47:43] Kim shares how she and her husband decided to adopt another child with Down Syndrome. [52:10] Kim gets news they were chosen for adoption. [53:42] Kim shares about stereotypes. Mentioned in this episode: Hedman Wellness Examine Your Hedman Podcast Visit Examine Your Hedman Email Kim at [email protected] Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters, Brian Skotko This podcast is not a substitute for a therapeutic relationship with a mental health professional



