We're expecting our 3rd child in July. We had an ultrasound preformed at 28 weeks and discovered he has anencephaly, a fatal birth defect. Here's our story and experiences
Friday, June 11, 2010
Not much has changed
Not much has changed since last time I posted. Sarah had a Dr. appointment in Denison last Friday. Jack's heartbeat was 138 and strong, he's still growing, and so far he and Sarah seem to be doing good. We appreciate everyone's thoughts, prayers, and for thinking of us as we go throught this journey.
Anencephaly is the absence of a large part of the brain and the skull.
Anencephaly is one of the most common neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are birth defects that affect the tissue that grows into the spinal cord and brain.
Anencephaly occurs early in the development of an unborn baby. It results when the upper part of the neural tube fails to close. Why this happens is not known. Possible causes include environmental toxins and low intake of folic acid by the mother during pregnancy.
Anencephaly occurs in about 1 out of 10,000 births. The exact number is unknown, because many of these pregnancies result in miscarriage. Having one infant with this condition increases the risk of having another child with neural tube defects
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We have recieved so many kind words, prayers, and stories from people that have reached out to us.
No change is a good thing right now! Glad he's still growing!
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