My daughter has Down syndrome and requires ongoing medical and feeding support. She has significant feeding difficulties and receives some of her nutrition and hydration through a G-tube. Due to aspiration concerns, she has difficulty safely drinking thin liquids, so her water must be thickened with a prescribed thickening powder to help prevent choking and aspiration.

She also has a history of a congenital heart defect, which has been surgically repaired. Although the repair was successful, she continues to require close monitoring and specialized care related to her overall medical needs.