Carrie was only 22 years old when she received the unexpected news that her son, Luke, was born with several disabilities. She lived far away from family, and single was single.
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Carrie: Gervais syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and SCN1A Gene Mutation
Carrie was only 22 years old when she received the unexpected news that her son, Luke, was born with several disabilities. She lived far away from family, and single was single. Carrie Finding out your child is different Reflecting back, Carrie said, “So...
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Traci and Mike: Semi-Lobar Holoprosencephaly
After struggling to get pregnant, Traci and Mike were very excited when they found out they were expecting twin boys. During one of their ultrasound they found some abnormalities in one of the twin’s brains. They also found a cleft palate and cleft lip. Unsure how...
Sarah: Hydrocephalus
Sarah learned that one of the identical twins she was carrying had hydrocephalus during a routine ultrasound. After Isabella was born, it was discovered that she had several other issues. Isabella has endured many surgeries and will have several more. ...
Shirlene: Down Syndrome
Jim is 51 years old and has Down syndrome. He lives with his mom Shirlene who at the time of his diagnosis had never met anyone with Down syndrome. At first, she was devastated. She now knows how grateful she is that Jim came into her life. Loving Your...
Krystal and Dusty: Spina Bifida and a Heart Defect
Krystal and Dusty were scared and hurt when they first learned that their daughter, Amnesty, had spina bifida and a heart defect. They were repeatedly encouraged to abort Amnesty and are grateful everyday they chose life. She is a great joy to their family...
Miriellys and Alex: Trisomy 13, or Patau Syndrome
Miriellys and Alex have two children. Their youngest, Aerilyn, was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 or Patau syndrome in utero. They were encouraged to terminate their pregnancy and were given a grim prognosis. They chose not to listen to their doctor and to give Aerilyn a...
Beth and Bryce: Angelman Syndrome
It took almost three years to get an official diagnosis for their son, Smith. Beth and Bryce shared their journey to getting a diagnosis of Angelman syndrome and how it has impacted their family. Making Your Heart Grow Long Journey Towards a Diagnosis Unlike several...
Christine: Autism
Christine knew there was something different about her oldest daughter Skylynn. They first hoped she had a sensory processing disorder. However, at the age of two Skylynn was diagnosed with autism. Christine has spent every day since her diagnosis...
Phyllis and Keven: Polymicrogyria
When Laura wasn’t meeting developmental milestones, Keven and Phyllis brought her their pediatrician. They were shocked to learn that she had polymicrogyria. Over the years they realized what an absolute joy to Laura was to have in their...
Jen and John: Encephalocele
Jen and John were encouraged by medical professionals to abort Jackson after he was diagnosed with encephalocele. They chose to carry him to term and thrilled they did. Jackson is now a thriving two year old who is proving doctors don't always know best. ...
Kimberly and Bobby: VACTERL or VATER Association
Kimberly and Bobby wanted to take no chances when they found out they were pregnant with their daughter Kyla. They previously had a child who was stillborn after being diagnosed with Trisomy 13 in utero. After receiving normal test results they thought Kyla was going...
