There are many people with children who work. I don't understand why this is even an issue. I believe every president and vice president to date have been parents. Plus, her husband will be the one who takes on the primary role of caregiver - so she can focus more on work knowing that her kids are in the best hands.

What if she had a child who had amazing athletic abilities, would you be questioning whether her family matters would distract her? Having a child with Down syndrome (NOT a Down's syndrome child)is not terribly different than having a child who goes to lessons or practices throughout the week. Of course if Trig had major health issues, it would be a different story, but if he did have major health issues, she most likely wouldn't be going down the path she is in her life now.

I am a mother of 21 month old who has Down Syndrome and I am a full time student and I work part time. My son is no more work then my other two children where. He goes to daycare and does everything else his older siblings did. I find it insulting that people think raising a child with Down Syndrome is such a burden. Unless you have first hand experience get the facts straight.

Down syndrome doesn't mean having to care for a vegetative, drooling, non-speaking, catatonic child. It's obvious you have never had the pleasure of meeting some people w/ Down syndrome (not Down's syndrome or Down's. Down is a name not a freaking disease, you sound ignorant when you use the possesive term).Lots of families have children with Down syndrome and lead a perfectly normal life.