by JD | Oct 25, 2016 | Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
I know I made the right choice for my sweet baby, who we named Simon. By Michele I found out I was pregnant with my third child in May 2016. I have always wanted a big family so this was great news. My kids (4 and 9 years old) were very excited. My son wanted a...
by Amy Collier | Mar 14, 2015 | D&E, Potter Syndrome, Stories
When my baby kicked I would feel happy, then I’d remember that I would never meet him. By Jessica C. Our son was two and we were ready to add on to our family. I became pregnant after our first try and we were very excited. I was a little nervous about my “advanced...
by JD | Mar 8, 2015 | Induction/L&D, Oligohydraminos, Stories
I have a memory box of her things, and her receiving blanket to hold onto. All these things I hold very dear, but oh how I wish I could have my daughter back. By Jenny I found out I was pregnant just a few days after Christmas. I was excited but a little nervous about...
by Amy Collier | Mar 1, 2015 | Diagnoses, Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) is a congenital defect affecting only male fetuses at a rate of about 1 in 8,000. It involves extra “flaps” of tissue on the urethra that obstruct the bladder. Effects can range from minimal to incompatible with life...