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The moon never beams without bringing me dreams of the beautiful Annabel Leigh
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About Annabel
Our beautiful daughter Annabel was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) 4 days after her birth. By no means has this been easy. We've had to say "goodbye" to the life we imagined with our first child while accepting the reality that the time with our daughter will be far too short. Despite it all, we love our little angel more than words can describe and our goal is to provide her with comfort and love and appreciate every moment we can spend with her.
Thank you for visiting her site and please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for visiting her site and please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
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Background on Trisomy 18
Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a condition which is caused by a chromosomal defect. It occurs in about 1 out of every 3000 live births. The numbers increase significantly when early pregnancy losses are factored in that occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
Unlike Down syndrome, which also is caused by a chromosomal defect, the developmental issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with medical complications that are more potentially life-threatening in the early months and years of life. 50% of babies who are carried to term will be stillborn, with baby boys having higher stillbirth rate than baby girls.
At birth, intensive care admissions in Neonatal units are most common for infants with Trisomy 18. Again, baby boys will experience higher mortality rates in this neonatal period than baby girls, although those with higher birth weights do better across all categories.
Some children will be able to be discharged from the hospital with home nursing support for their families. And although less than 10 percent survive to their first birthdays, some children with Trisomy 18 can enjoy many years of life with their families, reaching milestones and being involved with their community. A small number of adults (usually girls) with Trisomy 18 have and are living into their twenties and thirties, although with significant developmental delays that do not allow them to live independantly without assisted caregiving.
-www.trisomy18.org
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- Some additional photos of Annabel
- Happy 1 month birthday, precious!
- Funky-town visitors
- 4 weeks old
- Little Stinker
- More visitors!
- Hiccups
- Thinking
- Daddy does my hair!
- Photo shoot
- Annabel con su Abuelo
- Annabel's Pillow
- Lisa came by to visit Annabel on her 3 week birthday.
- Another wonderful gift
- Fun time with Daddy
- Annabel received a gift!
- Birthday Party Time!!
- Happy 3 week birthday, Annabel!
- A very special thank you
- Annabel had another visitor today!
- Annabel and me on the moon!
- My sister and Annabel
- Prints
- Picture with grandma who came to visit today
- Bath time!
- Some recent photos!!
- Earthquake
- 2 week birthday!
- Annabel Leigh Villadiego
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Hi Annabel Leigh! You and my little girl have something in common. Her name is also Annabel and she has Trisomy 18. She was also not diagnosed until after her birth. I understand you live in Texas and so do we. A friend from Singapore just told me about you and I am anxious to read more. My daughter Annabel is 4 so if you ever have any questions that maybe Annabel has experience, I sure don't mind. God bless you sweet Annabel Leigh and I will be following you journey.
ReplyDeleteHi, I came across your blog from Lily's blog and am so happy for you and your sweet Annabel! My husband and I are anxiously awaiting the birth our daughter who also has full T18. She is due any day now, and it gives me such hope to read about Annabel. Thanks for sharing your journey; you'll be in my thoughts and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful flower for a beautiful baby girl
ReplyDeletemy beautiful baby cousin soo small but inspiring soo many people already..we're soo proud of you, u have no idea! keep growing strong baby i love u!!
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