About four months into her pregnancy, our niece found out that her baby had Trisomy 13, a devastating chromosomal defect. They decided to continue the pregnancy with the hope that Baby T would be born alive and that they would have the opportunity to spend a little time with him before he was called home to his Heavenly Father. Baby T was born at home at 7-1/2 months and lived an amazing hour, surrounded by his loving parents and six big brothers.
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This was very touching. Must not have been easy to share publicly. ❤
Thank you. ❤
Precious life, though brief. God bless and comfort all of you.
Thank you.
So heartbreaking to see and read, Nancy, but it’s good that precious Baby T had the love of his family even if only for a short while. xx
Thank you Sylvia. It was an amazing experience.
My heart goes out to your niece. A close relative of mine experienced this same tragedy.
How very precious and special. One of the valiant, for sure! 😀
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Such a beautiful image and incredible story of love and courage.
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
moved beyond words Nancy
Heartbreaking…
Thank you
That is sad 😦
It was a beautiful and heartbreaking experience.