by JD | Jan 1, 2014 | Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Induction/L&D, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
The surgeon’s words had completely drained me of my last, desperate hope. By Grace O. A mother, who found out her unborn baby had Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), decided to carry him to full term. But she did not have him undergo the series of surgeries that...
by Amy Collier | Feb 10, 2013 | Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Why my “rainbow baby” owes his existence to legal abortion Grace O. About nine months after making my heartwrenching choice to end my 20-week pregnancy due to a combination Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Down syndrome, I conceived again. That was a...
by JD | Feb 3, 2013 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Ending a wanted pregnancy can forever alter the meanings of iconic cultural imagery Grace O. Few things irritate me more than people griping about how much they hate Valentine’s Day. “It’s just a Hallmark holiday,” they whine, “Why...
by JD | Dec 28, 2012 | Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Stories
Our wishes came true, eventually. By Grace O. It was a full six weeks after making ending my wanted pregnancy before I had even a glimpse of feeling normal. My loss was in February, 2000 after learning that my baby had irreparable heart defects and Down syndrome. I...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Religious Perspectives, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Our Catholic priest gave us his loving support for our decision. He told us that in the face of hopeless suffering it is sometimes right to pray for death. By A Catholic Mother Our Catholic priest supported our choice to end our pregnancy. We’ve known this priest for...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Religious Perspectives
The faith I had always leaned on seemed to crumble before my eyes. By Rev. Karen W. Burton Just lean on God … The words were whispered in my ear. My thoughts crystallized in the middle of that agonizing day. I thought, “How can I lean on someone I can’t find?” I...
