Family Stories

Ally Grace Hiebert

My pregnancy and diagnosis We found out we were pregnant with our little Ally Grace in November of 2008. We were so excited as we had been trying to get pregnant for awhile. Our excitement was dashed in February of 2009 when our doctor called me to tell me that the results of my maternal […]

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Molly Anastasia Edwards

Parents: Kelly and Sean Edwards Hometown: Levittown, Pennsylvania Carried to term, lived 37wks 5 days Molly Anastasia’s Story Our Baby After more than a year and a half of trying to get pregnant on our own, we got our first positive pregnancy test on Feb. 23rd, 2013. Despite our overwhelming excitement, it was still too hard to believe. We told

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Mallory Faith Hicks

Mother: Candy Hometown: Homer, Louisiana August 16, 2006 – September 19, 2006  Mallory Faith’s Story A Blessing From God We would like you to meet our angel, Mallory Faith Hicks. She is the beautiful daughter of Phillip and Candy. We live in Homer, Louisiana, where we raise our godson, Brett. Mallory came into this world at 38

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Anne Elise Bacon

Parents: Vickie and Brian Bacon Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Carried to term, April 28 – June 28, 2005 Anne Elise’s Story Goodness Gracious So Very Sweet! Anne was born April 28 and died June 28, 2005. She is our 3rd child–the 2nd to precede us in death. Nothing is more shattering than burying your children. Our comfort

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Ryder Allen Brooks

Parents: Erin & Scott Brooks Hometown: Vinton, Virginia Carried to term, lived an hour Ryder Allen’s Story Our son, Ryder, was diagnosed prenatally with Trisomy 18. We followed our faith and chose to continue our pregnancy and carry Ryder with love for as long as we could. We knew that however short his life would have value and

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Mary Elizabeth Stewart

Parents: Yolanda & Quincy Stewart Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Carried to term, lived 42 days Mary Elizabeth’s Story Hello my name is Yolanda Stewart and my husband is Quincy. At 20wks we were told our ultrasound didn’t look right. So after going to a specialist we were informed poor Mary had Trisomy 18.That didn’t hit to hard but the

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Xavier Michael Warden

Mother: Michelle Shockley  Hometown: Newton, IA Xavier Michael’s Story Xavier was diagnosed with trisomy 18 when I was 5 to 6 months pregnant. I was going to the doctor for a ultrasound. That’s when I got the news.he had passed away inside me. I can remember how he kicked me and moved. the doctor just said sorry

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Grayson James Mangiameli

Parents: Jessica & Anthony Mangiameli Hometown: Penfield, New York Born asleep Grayson James’ Story I had the honor of carrying Grayson James for 21 amazing weeks. I remember when I found out that I was pregnant, Anthony and I were trying to have a baby for about six months.  When I woke up, I rolled out of bed

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Emmalynn Nicole DeAngelo

Parents: Mary Brinkley & Connor DeAngelo Hometown: Magnolia, Texas Carried to term, lived a few hours Emmalynn Nicole’s Story As a mother and father to be you are so happy expecting a beautiful new chapter to begin with the birth of new life, but On October 20, 2014 our happy little family recieved news that forever changed us.

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Camilla Isabella Patino

Mother: Yesenia Patino Hometown: Sun Valley, California Diagnosed after birth, lived 15 days Camilla Isabella’s Story The moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew that God was blessing us by sending us a gift that was going to complete our family. She was going to fill our family with joy, reunite us and help us

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