by Jodi | Feb 9, 2026 | D&E, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
James was going to be our last baby, the perfect ending to our family. By Sarah – James’ Mom We were so excited when we saw those two little lines on the pregnancy test in August. My husband and I had decided we wanted three children back when we...
by Amy Collier | Jun 24, 2018 | D&E, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
I wasn’t able to kiss her and tell her I loved her. I left empty handed with a broken heart. By Nicole Prior to the heartbreak From the moment I got pregnant my excitement and joy quickly faded and were replaced with fear. I thought this was...
by JD | Apr 20, 2017 | Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
I felt that if I carried her to term it would be for my benefit, not hers. By Ava’s Mom Today my mom called me about my cousin and his wife who are expecting their first baby. We are very happy for them. Their baby is breech, so they’ve scheduled a...
by JD | Nov 3, 2016 | Induction/L&D, Religious Perspectives, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
It felt to me like a message from my Stella. By A.R. Our angel Stella Marie was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. This is the story of my heartbreaking journey as I fought against my own faith. I always knew I wanted to get married, have a big family, be able to stay home...
by Amy Collier | Nov 2, 2016 | D&E, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
On Tuesday, December 22, the doctor called to confirm that Angela had Trisomy 18 in every cell in her body, or full Trisomy 18. By Vanessa Spiritoso When I was pregnant with baby number three, I wasn’t excited but I wasn’t unhappy. My mind was preoccupied...
by JD | Sep 24, 2015 | Induction/L&D, Multiple Losses, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome), Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Why should I have to hide as if I did something wrong or shameful? By Anne Mellinger-Birdsong Survived is used in the sense of being stronger for having accomplished a major challenge. I have survivedThe death of my motherBefore I was marriedBefore I had children. I...
