by Amy Collier | Oct 20, 2016 | Induction/L&D, Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Stories, Termination after 24 weeks, Ventriculomegaly
We asked our doctor about options for termination and he explained that unfortunately, we had passed the deadline in our state, so our only remaining option was to go to Wichita. By Donna My son was my long awaited journey into motherhood. He was my lifeline the day...
by Amy Collier | May 22, 2015 | Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum, Hydrocephalus, Induction/L&D, Stories, Ventriculomegaly
I started to envision and plan what her nursery would look like and whether she would grow up to play soccer like her older cousin. By Alyssa’s Mom We were trying to get pregnant with our first child. When I missed my period I took a pregnancy test but it was...
by Amy Collier | Mar 6, 2015 | Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum, Ventriculomegaly
Because of my age (36), the grief I felt for terminating our pregnancy, and the joy we have with our living daughter, we are not going to try for another pregnancy. By E.C. We have experienced the tremendous loss of our baby girl. We had to make the choice to no...
by Amy Collier | Feb 7, 2013 | Hydrocephalus, Multiple Losses, Stories, Ventriculomegaly
My rainbow daughter didn’t erase the pain, but showed me I could laugh again. By Julie I was unlucky two times. In a row. I had to make a heartbreaking decision to end my son’s life at 21 weeks and terminate a much-wanted pregnancy because of the prognosis of a...
by Amy Collier | Jan 6, 2013 | Diagnosis Information, Ventriculomegaly
Ventriculomegaly is a condition in which the lateral ventricles of the brain (the fluid-filled spaces) appear larger than normal. It can be detected at the second-trimester ultrasound, and occurs in about one in 1,000 births. There is not a singular cause of...
by JD | Jan 10, 2012 | D&E, Hydrocephalus, Induction/L&D, Multiple Losses, Other Diagnoses, Stories, Ventriculomegaly
By Julie In my gut, I knew something wasn’t right with my second pregnancy. The pregnancy test had a faint line and I didn’t have the severe morning sickness that I had previously. At 6 weeks, 2 days gestation I had an ultrasound and saw the heartbeat, but they wanted...
