Our little girl was born at 20 weeks with an original diagnosis of anencephaly and a further diagnosis of triploidy. My wife and I decided to induce her to prevent her from suffering had she survived to term. It was the most difficult decision we have ever had to make, to choose our daughters birthday also meant chosing her death day. She was the baby that made us both mothers. I was in labor for 19 hours before we got to meet her. Tomorrow would have been her due date 3 years ago. I miss her with every beat of my heart but find comfort in knowing that my heartbeat was all she knew. That and our immense love in making the choice that tore through our lives. Such a tiny wee girl had such a profound impact. She was the first granddaughter for my wife's parents and the first grandchild for mine.
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