So Lucky

I was cleaning up my youtube page, and realized there were comments, emails, and videos sent to me that I hadn't seen for some reason. As I looked through all the videos, I found this one and had to share it. It's about a couple who are pregnant with their first child, who at their 22 wk appt is found to have trisomy 13 which is a rare DNA abnormality that is fatal. I couldn't stop crying. I remember the joyous feeling of having a newborn to love, feed and coddle and think about using all the baby items you bought/were given...to imagine only having days or hours with my little newborn, just broke my heart. Although John and I experienced the pain of an early miscarriage, I can't even fathom going through a whole pregnancy knowing you have so little time with your baby, and that it would be touch and go, pain medications and worry. There are some comments on this video inferring that the parents were selfish for birthing their son, knowing the discomfort he would have in his last days. I think that's so typical of a "pro-choice" stance..they always like to veil murder with self-righteous "selfless concern." I agree with the parents that in a way the good thing is that Thomas only knew love in his short life. It's so heartbreaking. I am so lucky to have my babies.