Posted on June 21, 2018
by Christina L.
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My dad and one of my sister’s came in and honestly, I think at that point, he was still alive. Shortly after, I had each of my daughter’s come in to meet him, and essentially, to also say goodbye. I kept them separate so…
Category: bereavement, Death of a Child, mourning, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: babies, Coping, death, Edwards Syndrome, Fetal Abnormalities, genetic, Genetic Abnormalities, Genetic Disorders, Grief, induction, Labor and Delivery, Loss of a child, miscarriage, Motherhood, Parenting, pregnancy, termination, University of Washington
Posted on June 14, 2018
by Christina L.
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Frankly, my choice when facing a Trisomy 18 diagnosis is no one’s business but my own. But being put in a position where I was asked to make an impossible decision has opened my eyes and my heart to others and I urge you…
Category: bereavement, Catholic, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: Abortion, Dilation and Evacuation, Early termination, Genetic Abnormalities, Genetic Disorders, Loss of a child, miscarriage, pregnancy
Posted on June 10, 2018
by Christina L.
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“Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?” The sounds of children’s voices echoed through the cathedral at my daughters’ school as my husband, dressed in black, carried our son Gabriel towards the altar. My two daughters and I, along with our family members…
Category: bereavement, Catholic, Death of a Child, Edwards Syndrome, Funeral, miscarriage, mourning, pregnancy, Trisomy 18Tags: Abortion, baby, baby's funeral, Catholic, Coping, faith, Fetal Abnormalities, funeral songs, Gabriel, Genetic Disorders, Loss of a child, Mary, miscarriage, pregnancy, termination