by JD | Feb 23, 2015 | Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
It is the kind of thing that happened to “other people” and we just couldn’t believe that our family had to go through this. By C.G. As a little girl I dreamed of my future complete with a handsome husband, a successful career, a house with a white picket fence,...
by Amy Collier | Feb 23, 2015 | Induction/L&D, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
I guess someone has to be the small percent that gets the raw end of the deal and it happened to be us. By Kim & Guy My husband and I have been trying to conceive for some time. I had had major abdominal surgery as a teenager and there were fears of scar tissue...
by JD | Feb 21, 2015 | D&E, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
In order to work through her anger and resentment, the author crocheted a baby blanket for each of the babies of her many pregnant co-workers. By Timothy’s Mother My husband and I got married in March 2002 and were very excited, and eager to begin our family. To...
by JD | Nov 16, 2012 | Diagnosis Information, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)
Trisomy 18 (Edward’s syndrome) is a relatively common syndrome caused by the presence of an extra number 18 chromosome, which leads to multiple abnormalities including severe mental retardation, digestive problems, heart failure, renal failure, respiratory...
by JD | Apr 10, 2009 | Articles, Multiple Losses, Religious Perspectives, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome), Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I believe it is okay to say out loud that I have had two abortions. I believe I would make the same decision again. By Anne Themes: birth, faith & religion, values & spirituality I believe that it is the hardest thing I have ever done, to say goodbye to my...
