The moon never beams without bringing me dreams of the beautiful Annabel Leigh
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
Oh my goodness!!!! We are so thankful to our God and His son that our sweet baby is still here with us.As we celebrate her first birthday let us never forget who gave her to us and holds her up in his hands. We love you Annabel!! See you tonight sweetie!!
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Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girl! Hope you have tons of fun at your birthday party!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Stinker!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Annabel!!! We made it!!!!
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Lily (and Jill)
Happy Birthday! You have blessed many lives and are loved by people you don't even know. You are so lucky to have your Mom and Dad, I am proud to say I know them!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday!!! Wish we were there to celebrate with you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Annabel! Tell your parents that you require cake, cake and more cake! Enjoy our day sweet girl!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANNABEL! You are such an amazing person! Lots of prayers for you always! Wish we could make it to your party but my kiddos are sick! Don't want to inflict that on you or anybody else. Have a super FANTASTIC party tomorrow! Can't wait to see pics! XOXO
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sweet Annabel!! May God bless you today and always! Enjoy your birthday bash tomorrow. I wish you were closer so that I could give you a big HUG! Can't wait to see pics of your special celebration.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Anna
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! WE LOVE YOU.. SEE YOU AT YOUR PARTY.
ReplyDeleteOne Year, another beautiful miracle in the making. Happy, happy birthday and to your wife Happy MOther's Day!
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