Why I didn’t Abort My Babies with Anencephaly
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- Almost all babies with anencephaly die before birth, although some may survive a few hours or a few days after birth. Anencephaly is likely caused by an interaction between genetic and environmental factors , many of which remain unknown.
Lindsey R. Dennis writes and speaks on what God has done to bring hope and healing in her life through the life and death of her first two daughters. Within a few weeks of learning the news of her first daughters’ diagnosis, she began to blog about her unfolding story of hope and loss.
Lindsey's book is called Buried Dreams: From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope.
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Your strength is admirable. I lost my infant son unexpectedly shortly before birth, and lost my 18 year old daughter in a car accident. I have no other children. Never forget your babies. Blessings.💕🙏💕
I am so sorry :(
A big hug . Pls don’t stop living your life. They will wait to meet you in the heaven... all the mothers that live this experience,deserve the heaven 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Your a strong momma ! Your babies will be with you forever, never forget that ❤️❤️
Dear i request you to read Bhagwat Geeta... You will find peace nd purpose of your life.
The person above me meant The Bhagavad Gita and I second that message! Everybody should read it.
I really like this interviewer .. she asks questions and lets this woman speak and doesn’t interrupt and hurry her .. such a sad sad story ... I can’t even imagine what this poor mom went through... the pain of losing two babies had to be crushingly heartbreaking... ....
after watching oprah & meghan interview... this is so much more refreshing. so much grace in these two women. I am so impressed.
Yes, the interveiwer was very empathetic... she teared up because her soul is Love.
This was tough but it was handled so gracefully by both.
@@meshellmyabell7466 I agree. The Markle interview felt like it was all about me, me, me. There was a lot of blame and self-pity. These two ladies shone a light on incredible suffering but also magnificent insight. The mom has a great story to tell, but the interviewer was instrumental in teasing it out.
I agree!!! So empathetic and attentive not asking generic bull
Oprah needs to take notes lol
My daughter was born prematurely when I was 30 weeks pregnant in 1996. She had deformed lungs and heart. My doctor told me when I came in that because of this they belived that I was having a very late miscarrige. I couldnt understand that because her heart was still beating but my doctor said that even if it was beating it wasnt beating the way it should and it could stop beating at any moment. He said that she might survive the delivery but even then she would probably die within minutes. But my babygirl with deformed lungs, a brokeb heart and mild brain damage wouldnt have it. She stayed with me for 5 days before passing away. I think she knew I needed thoose days to be with her before saying goodbye.
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Tragic yet beautiful at the same time.
Thank you for sharing your pain.
Probably lessened by time but never forgotten.
All my ❤
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My friend was born very premature. Her siblings didn't survive. Its very sad. But that one girl who survived is the greatest friend you could ask for. I believe her siblings watch over her. I'm so sorry for your loss, that child was a fighter.
I lost my twins today 22 years ago in miscarriage. Zephyr and Gabriel are in Heaven and I know I will one day meet them.
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're doing well and wish you the best.
@@Angel_Billy4-30-23 thank you for your reply. Their day is always hard, but I go to their memorial site at the cemetery and place pinwheels or flowers every Spring. I go as much as I can during the year also.
I lost two in the second trimester with two different pregnancies. A boy named Tyler, and a girl we named Lindsay. Both of them would be in their late twenties today. Although we really loved those lost babies, our love is not perfect or pure. The silver lining is that they know nothing but pure and perfect love from the Heavenly Father. You’re right, we will meet them one day in heaven. I’m sorry for you loss. Blessings to you!🥰
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I love those names. They seem angelic. So sorry for your loss and pain. I'm CERTAIN your babies will greet you when you get there🙏🙏.
One day while in nursing school, I was doing my clinical studies in labor & delivery when our teacher told us a baby with anencephaly was just delivered & had died & asked if we wanted to see a child with anencephaly. Curious, all 8 students said yes. The 8 of us stood before this baby boy who laid naked on a cold metal table. Several students made horrible remarks about him. One student got mad that the teacher would show us this "monster." As I stood and stared at him and said, "I think he's a beautiful boy." The students were repelled by my statement. They couldn't see him as a person, only as a thing with anencephaly. Every life is precious!
They were the monster in the room. Sadly a lot of 'care' givers are.
You have blessed eyes to see what the depraved cannot see
You are exactly what a nurse should be.... kind, compassionate and a true healer. Thank you 🙏
So one got mad because they where shown this "monster" when everyone had been asked if they wanted to see? The teacher should immidiatly told these nasty students that no matter how they feel seeing the baby to respect the dead and that the baby had people who loved and wanted him and are grieving.
@@teijaflink2226 I agree. Unfortunately, the teacher said nothing. These days so many women have little compassion for babies as it's so common to abort them.
I couldn’t imagine going to give birth at the hospital and not packing your babies bag to come home 😢 so heartbreaking
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I remember my best friend doing that. A normal healthy baby, kicking and rolling like any normal baby. They didn't catch that the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck until it was too late. I was heartbroken for her. She passed last year and is finally reunited with Bobby.
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How heartbreaking for her and of course for you.
Losing your best friend yet having the grace and presence of mind to know that she would be reunited, makes you a hero in my eyes and ❤.
Bless you Brenda.
@@bearball49 aww 😢
It hurts.
I was 3 weeks before my daughter was due and I was told she had it . They wanted to take her by c section that night but I waited till the next day . She was borne by c section . She lived 2 hours. I was only 18 . It’s now been 44 years , I still miss her and love her. Her name is April Ann . I hated God for years but later I know He never left me . I had three healthy children . God has blessed me beyound measure
Oh, Pamela - understand your April Ann has touched my heart today...❤️
I love that you say her name IS April Ann. My youngest son died suddenly and in later years people have asked me, "What was your son's name?" It has always annoyed me, I answer, "My son's name IS Marcus." The same is true of my sister who died in 1972 at the age of 20 (leaving two babies behind) - she is not a "was" but an "is" that has moved on.
I love this 😞💜
You touched me.
What a beautiful name.
Dying in the loving arms of parents, being hugged and kissed goodbye. Your baby is truely deserving of this loving goodbye
That’s so beautiful and so true .
I do believe she has a very strong spiritual walk ..
In trauma people can make choices they regret later .
Her strength and resolve brought comfort .
The thought of any baby going through the horrific procedure of abortion( literally torn apart )is incomprehensible .
Being in the loving arms is incredible
Beautiful.
@@lindajakub624 yes!🕊💕🕊
But the reality is far from that . Sick babies are put on a ventilator , given tests, and undergo medical procedures. If you want your baby to die in your arms painlessly, and peacefully, then , deliver your baby very early by medical inducement. It’s heartbreaking but you can cuddle and love your baby right up to the end without medical intervention to squeeze another hour out of its life, which everyone really knows is only prolonging the agony.
@@Lakeslover1 don’t be so negative in an already sad situation it’s uncalled for
I had 7 miscarriages before I was able to have my two sons, I grew up a lot during those miscarriages, I would not have been able to be the mother I have been without it
I also had 8 miscarriages before being wonderfully blessed with a healthy son and daughter 💕🙏 they are my life and I can't believe how our story turned out so happy when it easily might've been different. I'm glad you have your boys 💕
What beautiful comments from both of you. My friend just lost a baby at 30 weeks and it has been so hard to see her go through this, and to find the words to say. Mainly I just listen. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@@DandyBeingTandi I think that’s probably what she needs. ❤️
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your babies... from conception... i believe are living souls... and no matter when death comes at such a young age... they are in heaven... save in the saviors arms.... i pray you are 'born again Christian' and you will spend eternity with a very large family
“She was entrusted to us...” Beautiful words!
Yes!💗
Exactly..so it's truly sad for many other could be mothers,who abuse that,by killing their child..
Amen!
@@sillau9
Women who have abortions don't call it killing a baby.
They call it saving a life.
This abortion issue is gonna go on til Jesus comes back.
@@eyemnew2991 lol,doesn't matter What delusion they believe in trying to justify killing the babie's life by force..it's still MURDER..🤷🏻♀️
A great interviewer, not bold or brash or Oprah.
To funny!!!!
I like Oprah!! 😁
@@crg5460Oprah does wonderful interviews,and she's very compassionate
My first child also had anencephaly. I've never met anyone personally that has gone thru this so I appreciate you telling everyone about your experience. It helps me more than I could ever say. Thank you so much.
Rest in Heaven Kayla Elizabeth 11-27-01
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Im going through this now. Im 28 weeks. I have good days and bad days.
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My sympathy for anyone dealing with this. Every normal healthy birth is a miracle.
Yes ma’am. Millions of things can go wrong. We need to be grateful when things go right. 😇
Amen 🙏
So you are saying every normal healthy birth is a miracle. The abnormal births are not miracles. So miracles are only for the accepted normal. Why? Are they both not just life happening?
@@toforgetisagem8145 if you have an abnormal child you pray for a miracle. It's only when you dont have a healthy baby you know what you're missing. I've met people who are a miracle just by surviving. And downs syndrome babies are often a blessing. Many types of miracles but everyone Hope's for a healthy baby, no?
@@lagatita1623Does everyone who prays get a miracle? Or do those whose babies die not pray hard enough? What distinguishes a miracle from life happening?
💔 I was told the same thing 42 years ago, 2 days before my daughter 💖 was born. She not only lived through birth, she blessed our lives with 12 years of PURE joy‼️
The same condition?
That is wonderful
@@nonirosie It's very possible she has the same condition. There's a baby named Sebastian that has the same condition and he is 6 now. He is on a ventilator and can't do anything on his own, but he's still alive.
@@healedbyhiswounds without medical intervention he would not be
@nako I believe that it's wrong too. I chose not to carry my child with the same condition.
So this couple lost 2 babies back to back for same reason? Oh WOW I am in shock, I can't even imagine their pain...
That’s insane.
Who celebrates having a baby that has no brain?
I love the interviewer!! She speaks with so much serenity and compassion. She also showed that she read and understood her story but she was also not assuming things. The way she was asking questions gently made the person share her story openly. I'm not religious but I really enjoyed listening to their interaction and the story was so intense yet hopeful. Shes one strong momma and full of love and wisdom. It must have taken so much to go thru all this twice yet she did it with grace!!!
She also is empathetic ❤️❤️
We have relationship with Jesus, He is not religion.
This woman has such a tender, living faith. What a testimony of love, humility and faith. Much love 🙏❤🙏
Amen
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What cruel thing to have to endure. There are so many people that mistreat and abuse their children when people like her would be such great parents. So heart breaking.
Ur mom
not cruel... but hard... but faith brings us through it... her babies are waiting for her in heaven....as i breath... i believe it
Amen. Thankyou for stating the truth. I was writing the identical reply, until l saw yours! Mine was getting too wordy, as l am very tired! God bless. ❤🫂✝️@@ruthfreeman864
While this family's grief must be profound, it's incredibly disappointing that the channel chose not to provide the crucial information that neural tube defects (of which anencephaly is one) are preventable. They are NOT genetic. Failure to mention this is so irresponsible. All the talk of god etc, but not a single word on how women can prevent this tragic outcome.
It’s because the people who make this kind of garbage have a twisted moral compass. They just want to glorify this woman’s decision to carry a doomed to die child because it fits with what they view as noble. They can’t understand that it’s actual not noble, it’s preventable, it’s not up to chance or satan, it’s a disease process in an infant. It’s shameful.
Yes, women should take folic acid supplements 3 months BEFORE they try to get pregnant
@@d.n.8919 Even better, eat foods high in folate, so even unplanned babies are safe. Fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts and legumes, whole grains, etc. Just a normal healthy diet.
Oh you dear godly woman. What a testimony. What a blessing it was to listen to you even in the moments when the heartbreak of those times came through. May the Lord so bless you and keep you and your family.
How incredibly selfish do you have to be to make a child endure that?
Enduring an abortion at that stage of pregnancy is also painful for the baby. At least she got to die in her moms loving arms. Neither choice ideal. It’s sad that anyone has to face this decision.
How incredibly selfish do you have to be to take a life? That’s God’s decision not yours.
@@orapropacepraeparetbellum9365 god is not real
@@redoksunflower jokes on you then.
@@orapropacepraeparetbellum9365 haha! Nope
The reunion that awaits you in Heaven... The best is yet to come, and you'll never have to part again❤️
Amen
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Amen! She felt her daughter had a right to live and I would, too!
Amen
Amen ✝️❤️🙏
My daughter was born with Cornelia De Lange syndrome. She is 37 years old. She is on life support, in a coma, with no hope of recovery. A week ago, she was fine. She had a major heart attack and stopped breathing for 10 minutes. I have to decide what to do. I truly don't know how. I wholly believe in God, but..right now I am scared, heartbroken, Angry ..all of those emotions. All I can do is pray. I just want my little girl back.
God bless this woman and her husband and her beautiful girls.❤
Dear @jewelhaines8842, my heart breaks to hear about what you’re going through. It’s clear how much love you have for your daughter. In these moments, when words fall short, we hold onto the truth that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). I pray for peace in your heart, and for wisdom in the decisions you face. It’s okay to feel scared and angry; these are natural responses to the pain you’re enduring. Cling to your faith, and remember that you’re never alone. God is with you, and so are we. If you need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to reach out to our toll-free prayer line at 1-866-273-4444.
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Thank you so much 💓
How did it go? Are you ok? How is your daughter. God is Good. Death is but a translation.
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Hi..yes, I'm ok. Thank you for your kind words!! 🙏 I believe she's with God, and I will see her again.
I love the fact that you remain faithful to God and trusting Him even when you didn''t understand
You mean you love the fact that she stayed stupid and delusional? That's sick .
Le vie di Dio non sono le nostre vie, i Suoi pensieri non sono i nostri pensieri.
È facile dirlo , ma difficilissimo applicarlo
Anche Gesù sulla Croce ha gridato
Mio dio, mio Dio, perché mi hai abbandonato...
What’s sad is when people refuse to accept that some babies will just have genetic abnormalities and it’s nothing to do with God choosing or allowing.
Amen. Man is reaping what we have sown. Our very DNA is corrupted at this point....
Oh my gawd thank you for saying that it needed to be expressed
So true!
@@animeaunty agreed.... Too much agricultural farming and poisoning of the very earth that grows our crops... What did people expect.... Sadly, unless we grow our own veg and meat, we cannot control this part of life.... Buying organic may help I guess if u can afford it ....
@@ilovecreepyclowns this sounds like a genetic issue.
A child with anencephaly will NEVER EVER be able to take care of themself. They will always be a burden to the parents & society. There is no point in not aborting these babies.
Harsh I wouldn’t say a burden maybe to someone weak like yourself but not everyone.
@@92TampaChick813 No matter how you look at it, a baby with anencephaly is a burden to the family--financially, mentally, & more--& society.
I haven’t finished the video yet but her first born only 10 hours was such A BEAUTIFUL BABY 😍😍🥰🥰 and the woman is such A BEAUTIFUL SOUL
I love this interviewer
Honestly this is sad, but there are already too many kids that need a home. I wish people were more open to adopting and not just adopting a baby or infant but older kids who have no one no guidance or anyone to look up to before they are just tossed into the real world to not succeed like they should be.
She did adopt if u watch till the end u will see the photo of her and her 2 living children one whom is African American.
Not everyone can afford adopting a child :( . I think theres a lot of people Open to adopt but this country wants way too much from people who want to become parents
Adoption doesn't always end up with a happy ending.
@@gabrielleperson4794Having a biological child doesn't always end up with a happy ending either.....
In 1979, I did not know my baby would die until the full term delivery and when they cut the cord, he passed. I got pregnant again and they wanted me to be tested and I refused and said I will just keep rolling with the pregnancy and expect the best. I had another son who was normal
How beautiful!! :) Such a strong woman thank you for telling us your story
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Why would u even bring this into life??? For it to suffer and die? Its not a blessing, its suffering.
You gave them as long of a life as you could. That's a mom.
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And DAD.
I found out that one of my fraternal twins had anencephaly when I was 14 weeks pregnant. I birthed them and my daughter lived for 8 hours after that. I donated her organs. Her twin has almost 9 years old now and only a year later I birthed another daughter. I know what she went through. I miss my baby every day but I don't regret what I did and I feel so blessed that I had the chance to meet her and hold her and treasured her for a little while.
Such an amazing gift to another family that you donated your daughter’s organs. You no doubt gave life to another child that would have otherwise died.
While this story is very sad there is beauty in her resilience and willingness to lean not to her own understanding but still trust in God. Many read about it but she is living out faith. May God continue to bless her and her family.
The Interviewer is excellent. Most interviewers are bad. But this one is very good.
We are all different, I couldn’t do it. Not that I couldn’t go through carrying the child, I couldn’t bear the thought of once the child was born it suffering for any amount of time until it passed. I couldn’t bear that.
You weren’t there. You can’t really say much.
I ofcourse don't know but the death process is going to happen either naturally or forced through abortion, I'm sure no one knows which is easier and I imagine they had options if the baby seemed uncomfortable to ease any pain just as in all end of life care in the United States.
It’s a very personal decision absolutely.
@@jblocker01 Just because someone has not had the experience of this sort of choice, does not mean that they can not say much. I was in a similar situation with my son while expecting him. They found growths on his brain. They gave us all sorts of scenerios until they got to the worst case one. My own doctor said if things looked to be very bad, I would have the choice to end the pregnancy. I never would have been able to do that. I decided to carry through no matter that outcome. I give thanks everday now, my son did turn out to be fine. But it is just the thought of this situation that makes people think what would they do? I could never abort any child I might have. Its against my beliefs. Not when there is the possible chance of even a bit of time like this mother had. And you also have to think about the rest of the family. While this mom did not already have children, I did and my daughter was waiting with high expectations for a baby sister. I could not imagine telling her that I allowed them to take her brother because of a possible health issue we were not really sure of. I knew in my heart if I had and he would have been fine, she would maybe hate me the rest of my life. Just The Real Tea, I do not know your experiences with this but there is so much more going on that just the decision of aborting the baby or not. But each person does have their own thoughts on this and choices to make.
@@evelynwitt2529 You proved the exact point that I’m trying to make Evelyn. Every situation is different, I just find it interesting that people always have an opinion on other peoples choices and decisions but weren’t in that situation. Clearly the mother and her husband were hoping for the best case scenario, sadly that wasn’t their reality. They still took the shot and held on to hope which is what I find admirable.
Full of tears for this beautiful soul...she is so strong. I hope she stays beautiful and strong in Jesus´ name.
@Sonya Yesssss.. such a beautiful spirit Such a wonderful mother and such beautiful babies. ❤️❤️🥰💐
Took the words right out of my mouth ❤️❤️❤️
I love that we will have Eternity to enjoy the babies we have lost here on Earth, who have gone Home to Heaven too soon for us. ❤️
My granddaughter McKenna Dawn died from this condition 7/6/19. My youngest son and daughter in love were devastated. We all were. She is in heaven waiting on us. She was perfect in every way she just did not develop her skull. It is a heartbreaking condition.
God bless you all that have tasted death and returned. God bless you all that are just hanging on by a thread. God bless you all that have gotten so used to pain that life without it seems odd. God bless you all that have gotten so close to ending your life but chose the pain of living instead. God bless you all that willingly give. God bless you all that smile back at strangers. God bless you all that will take time out of your lives to enrich somebody else's. God bless you ALL!
Jesus Christ Richly Bless you as well
Godbless you too!
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Thank you, ❤️ I needed that blessing.
May He bless you too. Such a beautiful message
What a beautiful story! I love Lindsey's honesty, & how she recognizes God's sovereignty, testifies of His goodness, & senses His love! I listened to this in the midst of a cancer journey...God is with me in all the unknowns, & He is good, whatever the outcome!
Thanks for putting my thoughts into words! Blessings for you....🕯✝️🙏
This young woman is precious and her Faith in Jesus is what gets her through. My son was born with medical problems that they couldn’t really explain. Then, 33 years later he got cancer and now it has spread to his lungs. I trust in God to see us through this every day.
I relate to her and her pain and her joy. Bless you.
This is heartbreaking. I'm over here crying just thinking of all the moms that went thru a loss of a child. My heart feels for you. I couldn't even imagine the pain you dealt with.
I don’t understand bringing a baby into the world who is just going to suffer for a few hours. I feel like it was more for the parents just wanting to be able to hold them for a little while and take pics, etc. It’s not fair to the baby. It’s just my opinion so I won’t be responding to negative comments.
Maybe the baby wasn't suffering after the birth, as they were able to hold her and interact with her.
@@karenrussell8704she would have been suffering cuz she was dying
I will say that I think it’s great that they adopted a child who needed a home ❤️
I'm also confused. Why would you prolongate the suffering ?
@@goodmarine Exactly. I have no idea.
What a strong, amazing and compassionate woman. My heart breaks for her.
I had an anencephaly baby girl we named Sarah 50 years ago. As she was born she was whisked away. In those days I was not allowed to see her and my heart still breaks that I never even got to hold her. I feel for every couple who lose a baby it's the worst thing ever. 😢😢
💔 😢......
Some peoples genetics are sketchy. It's very sad when one has to experience these events. My response is to respond as she did, take in a child that can blossom from your care. We now see the beautiful blessings that have come to pass.
Lindsey you ask why this happened to you and your husband and my answer is: look around. How many families would have made your choice? God entrusted both of you with 2 gifts of perfectly short lives, because you would have given those two souls the opportunity to experience this. You will meet them again and have the opportunity to be parents for them too.
Be greatly blessed
Im sure if mothers abort their babies ... the babies would end up in Heaven too. It wouldn't be fair if they didn't!
@@theeggtimertictic1136 I have zero doubt that the precious babies that are aborted are immediately carried to Heaven and are loved and cared for in ways that we cannot even fathom.
95% of parents who get this prenatal diagnosis terminate their pregnancies. These babies are deaf, blind & are never conscious & that’s a fact. The movements they make are simple involuntary reflexes coming from the brainstem. They feel nothing; think nothing. If a woman wants to carry the baby to full term that should be her choice but it doesn’t make her a hero. Women who terminate have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about. Projecting your own adult thinking onto an anencephalic baby seems to cause so much more pain than just accepting the truth. They’ll be whole in Heaven but there’s nothing for them here on Earth.
Those precious daughters will have each other in heaven and they will be there waiting to greet you at heavens door on that glorious day when the Lord returns to bring us home! God bless you woman of God for your great courage, wisdom and strength! may the Lord bless you with many beautiful children here in this life!
Amen 💯 💖
These parents are incredible people, devoted to their children
they are normal, its those others who aren't
No disrespect to this brave lady, but I think religion is a shame and caused her to go through this pain :(
If the organs were viable for transplant I think I could find the will to go to the end. But if not I don't see why I'd put myself and the baby though all that.
She's a lot stronger than me. I never could have done it.
Same / no way I would have gone to term.
yes you could have... Gods word says..... as our days are... so shall you strength be... so if we have mole hills or mountain to climb...will have the strength to do it... through the power of the Holy Spirit...
We are promised beauty for ashes, there will be something beautiful that comes from this.
As a researcher as nurse I only ask myself...why did the doctor not recommend high dose folate and choline for a next pregnancy to help prevent such issues. There is obviously some deficiencies and genetic mutations going on here...possibly mthfr. So sad. I don't know how she did it...that's some incredible faith.
Before I got to the end, I was thinking they would be great adoptive parents. And sure enough, they are! What a powerful testimony.
I hope your baby didn’t suffer too much… sounds like a nightmare for you and your baby… sorry but I don’t believe god walked anyone through this horrible suffering
I understand how deeply challenging it is to reconcile the presence of suffering, especially for a child, with the belief in a loving and compassionate God. It's a profound struggle that touches the core of our faith and our understanding of the world. Your empathy and concern reflect a heartfelt compassion that is truly valuable in times of such pain.
In moments of doubt and pain, many find comfort in the words of Scripture, such as Psalm 34:18, which says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." This verse doesn't solve the mystery of suffering, but it offers a promise that God is intimately present with those in their darkest hours, offering comfort and hope.
The New Testament also speaks to this presence of God in suffering, as seen in Romans 8:38-39, where Paul writes, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This passage assures us of God's unending love, even in the midst of the most unbearable circumstances.
These scriptures remind us that while suffering is a part of this world, it does not have the final word. The Christian faith holds to the hope that God's love encompasses our pain, our doubts, and our struggles, offering us a presence that walks with us through every moment of suffering.
You're such a faithful daughter of God! I have a similar story in that I lost a baby to Edwards Syndrome. We found out in the 4th month and he died in my womb 38 weeks gestation. I had to give birth to a dead baby. It was hard. I questioned God but knew He was the one who gave life and we weren't to take it. But to have this happen twice in a row !- I can't imagine! You were so strong! and you described your wrestling with God so well! Look at your family today! I give thanks to God! I have also adopted a Chinese boy after Nathaniel's death. After that God gave us 3 more boys so now I'm a proud mum of 4 healthy boys this side of heaven, and one waiting for me the other side. Encouragement to those who might be going through something similar. God will come through with you if you don't give up on Him. Run to Him and not away from Him. Blessings.
Amen I’m happy for you 🙏🏽❤️
god chose not to save her. no. flatly. doctors knew. astonishing people STILL believe in sky gods. the 2nd time shoulda taught you.
I can't imagine what you went through. Sending you lots of love from a distance.
Pure selfishness and stupidity! Life is hard enough for a healthy person. This woman cared about nobody but herself. She brought a creature to the world for nothing but suffering.
God didn’t choose you as parents of this special baby. These things just happen. You are so faithful, why wouldn’t he choose a healthy baby for you? It would be cruel to do otherwise.
It's natural to question why difficult things happen, especially when they seem to contradict our understanding of a loving and powerful God. When faced with the pain of a situation like having a baby with health issues, it's common to wonder why God would allow such a thing, especially for faithful believers.
Christianity teaches that we live in a world affected by sin, which leads to suffering, disease, and death-not as direct punishment or choices made by God, but as part of the brokenness of the world. God's ways and reasons often go beyond our understanding, and His plans are not always clear to us.
However, Christianity also teaches that God is compassionate and loving, walking with us through our struggles rather than causing them. The Bible offers comfort in knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and works in all situations for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28), even when it's hard for us to see or understand how.
In the midst of pain and questioning, the Christian faith holds onto the hope that God's love and presence provide strength and comfort. It encourages believers to trust in God's overarching goodness, even when faced with challenging circumstances, and to lean on their faith community for support and understanding.
"I would let God write her story" --- Perfect words and the perfect guide for all our lives.
Just a way to cope, I’d abort this hopeless pregnancy
@@kathybrem880 that’s extremely sad. Both her babies were people, and they got to spend hours with their mom and dad. Those babies probably felt so loved and safe during that time before their Father called them home. They certainly weren’t hopeless.
My heart. I couldn’t imagine the pain this mama and daddy feels. I’m so happy she decided to not abort but if she did, I wouldn’t blame her. I love that she was blessed with two living children. I wish her and her family didn’t have to go through that kind of pain. No one deserves that kind of pain.
There's a lot of argument on here about abortion. Personally, this video highlights the importance of choice at all stages of pregnancy--for me at least.. Not all issues can be detected within the first or even second trimester. For this woman, having more time and continuing with her pregnancies helped her cope and grieve the way she wanted to. In her case, being forced to terminate these pregnancies would have been heartbreaking and dehumanizing. For other women, the opposite is true. Respect people's choice on this impossibly difficult and personal matter. I hope I am never in this situation, but if I am, I sure hope I have a voice in what happens.
Those babies only knew love. They never knew pain or heartache. How sweet
Amen.... And now eternal love in Heaven
My sister lost her first baby girl to anecephaly in 1977. It was a harrowing experience for my sister and her husband, and for us her extended family.
This is a sad story bug I cannot stand listening to the Christian drivel this lady goes on with. To me it cheapens the human aspect and real tragedy of the life and death of a precious soul.
Kinda selfish to force a baby to endure this to satisfy your own ill conceived beliefs
i lost a daughter and then had a miscarriage on attempt two. i now have healthy twins and just got surprised by a baby on the way. ❤️ for some ppl the right choice is to terminate and that’s ok too because that is their journey and story.
What about the baby's journey and story?
Duet 30:19 choose life... so that yo and your children my live... all live is precious to God... no matter how short
Oh my. I wept with her when she started to break down.
This is the sort of person who deserves children.
She would be the best mother.
@@brookyork902 I hope she's someone's mother!! Whether adopted or surrogate; that kid would be as lucky as I was to have my awesome mom!
Why?
So she can raise them into the religious cult? Or because she lost two newborns/pregnancies?
@@d-meth Because she wants a child.
@@d-meth shhh.
Wow, such heartbreak. What a strong women.
You are an amazing woman. Praise God for giving you the strength to get through these incredibly difficult times.
All glory to God...
She will be reunited with her children our treasures are in heaven...
He chooses his strongest soldiers for the hardest battles...
Amen! That’s true! This is hard. God bless her.
There’s no god. What god would do this to babies and their mothers?
Bull crap.... god heal anancephaly???? Soon as I heard this, I turned off this ridiculous video
Watch a little further to see what the video is about.
Wow. Just wow. What an awe inspiring woman of God.
I hv no sympathy. I just hope that baby Sophia didn't feel really ill & in a lot of pain throughout this 10 hrs that she lived (but I'm sure she did). I would hv aborted the fetus, so it never had to live through I'm sure a lot of pain (as a full-term & born baby), also suffering thru the whole dying processas a baby, & for nothing, just to satisfy mom's wants, & to live only a few hours?? -- the same with the 2nd child. I think the mother was selfish, & lays her decision to carry the child "on Jesus," saying HE has to make the decision, etc, etc (she already KNEW the children were to die immed.) -- and SHE made the decision to let both of them live only to die immed. Unbelievable. (The same for the 2nd child, living only 12 hrs??). Why hv children who are doomed to die quickly (no doubt in pain & suffering)?? To satisfy mom's desires & HER need or wish to see them as babies, for her to hold them, to "know" them, & name them, etc, etc, etc, & then watch them actually die?? (This helps the BABY HOW????) So BOTH babies had to suffer & die to basically just satisfy mom's wants?? Oh, no, sure, ofc....it was JESUS who made that decision, re. how long the babies would live, riiiiight ...even tho in BOTH cases the medical ppl told mom the babies WOULD die the same day they were born, perhaps even within minutes. The medical ppl already KNEW this, but mom just REFUSED to accept that prognosis, BOTH times, bec she just wanted to hv a baby, even if if had no brain or skull, etc, have it for a few hours or even minutes. She probably wanted, what, a grave site & stone to go to as well?? Jesus had nothing to do with it. (And I'm sure Jesus is busy enough in trying to provide miracles in situations NOT deliberately brought about by the parties involved). So, these decisions were totally selfish & abusive to these TWO abnornal fetuses, destined to die right away as tiny babies; "It's not our decision, it's what Jesus wants & decides." (Just ignoring very sound medical advice). Having this happen once is bad enough, but twice is doubly unforgivable. At least mom finally gave up having babies so defective they were doomed, if born, to just die shortly afterwards. So why did mom really do it? To "test" Jesus or something, esp. re. the second time around, after living through the accurate medical prognosis re. the first??? Or, bec mom could get to see the babies then, hold them, name them, etc, etc, if SHE decided to let them be born -- but basically saying then that she was just going to wait & see if JESUS would be providing a miracle (twice), & that it was okay to wait & see what happens, bec JESUS may hv made other plans for these babies, other than what the medical ppl strongly advised her??? And re. BOTH babies then?? Geez, mom...what rationalization; you're a pro. No, mom just wanted what she wanted & both babies had to suffer, needlessly, to give it to her. At least mom finally stopped this deadly routine (no doubt finally realizing that adoption was the way to go to give her a child that she could actually keep),.
I am crying , this is so heartbreaking. You are such a strong woman. Those precious babies are waiting for you in Heaven and they are happy and healthy
I think that it’s beautiful that this momma made this choice and was allowed to choose for her baby and herself. I’m also hopeful that others would recognize that there are other parents that may choose another course of action for what is best for them personally, their futures, and possibly even the ability to assure that those parents would have an opportunity to have a viable child. God Bless you, and remember that our choice is personal….. and it should be
Lord God Jesus christ bless you all
Stay bless and stay strong in Jesus name
Lots of love from 🇵🇰
Jesus Christ Richly Bless you as well
Not everyone believes this mythology
I hope the babies didnt suffer in those hours of life 😥
I just want to say that right now right this moment I really needed to hear this. This story gave me peace in my heart in the middle of a battle.
I’ll pray to our father to give you strength. I’ll be thinking of you. Life can be so hard at times but God can see your pain.
duet 30:19 choose life... that you and your children may live...i PRAY YOU CHOSE LIFE
Last year I had a baby with anencephaly , got diagnosed at 20 weeks.. I too loved watching my baby through ultrasounds and regret terminating my pregnancy .. there’s no “easy” way to handle the situation but I’m so glad to overcome it and hope anyone currently going through it heals, mentally , as well.
Please don't feel guilty about choosing to terminate, I'm sure you didn't do it lightly. I have never had a termination but I have never been in the situation where I needed to make that decision. I respect your decision and it's nobody else's business but yours so don't let anyone make you feel bad. In Northern Ireland we don't have the right to terminate in our own country and women have go on airplane or boats to England, making it even more difficult as it already is. Take care and l hope you go on to have healthy babies.
@@kerryquinn7188 thanks for those kind words 💕
QueenOfTexasss your so brave beloved to even share your story and your baby's story too. Shalom Shalom
@@makebacunningham6795 thank you!
@@shiannewilson8033 I'm a dude so I can't understand what you felt but it must have been a very hard experience. Take care 🖤
It’s not easy to result to abortions. Once you get that motherly bond with the baby in your womb, you want to continue with the birth no matter what. Kudos to you and your husband for having Sophie for ten hours. Don’t give up on God, he’s always with you. Stay blessed 🧐🥺🙏🏾🙏🏾
I don't judge what anyone does. If a woman believes her fetus is suffering, aborting it may be the best thing. Contrastly, If she thinks her fetus would be safer in her womb she will carry full term. Both scenarios are emotionally draining.
It is much-less traumatic to abort when one realises exactly what these horrifying conditions entail.
Her babies had no brains.
They were aware of nothing.
There was zero chance they’d survive.
She was older and risked her own life and health to carry two non-viable fetuses.
This is no hero.
We who know the Lᴏʀᴅ Jesus Christ as our God, our Savior, and our friend will see our babies alive and well in the New Heaven.
I really don't like the "god part" of this...This poor woman probably felt she had to birth these babies, because abortion is a "sin".
Hi Carina, thanks for commenting. While I don't know the woman in the video personally, my guess is that her perspective is rooted in the belief that all humans are created in the image of God (Imago Dei), as reflected in Genesis 1:27, which says, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
In situations where a child may only live for a short time after birth, such as with conditions like anencephaly, many Christians hold that these moments offer a profound opportunity for love and connection. They see each breath as a gift from God, deserving of dignity and respect.
This perspective is rooted in the belief that life-every second of it-is imbued with purpose and meaning by God, and that even in the shortest lives, there is a capacity for love and a profound witness to the value of every human being. It encourages the idea that caring for a child with a life-limiting condition is a tangible expression of unconditional love and respect for life, reflecting Jesus' call to care for "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40).
The journey through pregnancy, birth, and, if it comes to pass, grieving, is seen not only as a path of suffering but also as one of experiencing deep love and the presence of God in the midst of pain. Many find comfort in the belief that, in God's eyes, no life is too small or too brief to matter, and that there is hope and healing in His love, both in this life and beyond.
For parents facing such heart-wrenching situations, the Christian community is called to offer support, understanding, and compassion, recognizing the sacredness of the time these families have with their children, no matter how short. It's about affirming the value of every life and providing a space where grief and love can coexist, supported by faith and the hope of eternal life.
So sick of people justifying bad things as "god's will". Just think!
My 12 year old daughters name is Briella! I'm so sorry for your losses. And what a strong woman you are.
I don’t have babies to watch them die, I could never be so cruel and horrible as to put my family though that knowing that they would die in front of them. Even if the child survived and lived it wouldn’t be a life worth living, the suffering they would go through until the end and everything it would put others through. I’m not selfish I’m realistic, life isn’t a fantasy and there is no amount of hopeful and wishful thinking that will change anything.
I am so grateful for her honesty
If the pregnancy isn’t viable then abortion is mercy!
And that makes her a “hero”?!
Your womb, your choice. My womb my choice. Too many people want to impose choice on others.
Apparently maternal age does affect the likelihood of this birth defect, but after 40, and she was only 33. Also insufficient folic acid in pregnancy, obesity and certain medications can cause it. I think she would have saved herself and her family a lot of pain, had she aborted and tried again for a healthy child. I don't think her religion helped her any, but pragmatism could have.
Us with MTHR can not process folic acid
@@RachaelNelson-kd7mu Oh No! Hopefully genetic research will find a solution for that in the future.
Oh my😢 that’s a strong foundation in Jesus.
I lost one baby by miscarriage I can’t imagine looking my baby in the eyes, before saying goodbye.. watching them breathe, & struggle, knowing loss was coming 🥴
That’s a whole new strength
BUT ... choosing not to meet the life God gave you... no matter how brief... to hold... to kiss... to say goodbye... i will see you soon again...i have 2 miscarriages...and a abortion... i struggles with it for years... i cried at night wanting to hold my child...took years and meeting Jesus as my savior to know He forgave me and more years to forgive myself.... i will see him/her again... i will meet them in heaven... cant wait
Why did she say 33 and 34 years old is late to get pregnant, is she kidding? People in 50 plus get pregnant.
I was thinking the same.
The older you are, the more likely you are to have a baby with birth defects. 50s is menopause age.
@@brendalg4 "But while a woman might be in her fertile prime in her 20s, this decade is not an ideal time for many women to tackle pregnancy and parenting. Some women aren't even ready in their early 30s. That's why most experts and moms alike agree that there is no perfect age to get pregnant."
@@user-lv4ov5rp6d I was talking about how you said that people get pregnant in their 50s. I was not talking about what age it was best to be a mother. If you ask any doctor if you should wait until your 50s to get pregnant, they would say you are reducing your chances of getting pregnant and you are increasing your chances of your baby having birth defects. That has nothing to do with other considerations like if you can mentally handle a baby
After all her sadness and struggles with her first two, I’m so glad she still got to have children! Bless you! I couldn’t have mentally endured what you did!
Thank u for sharing your story such an encouragement and a blessing🙏💖
Painful, gut wrenching stuff here. Thank God for giving “peace beyond understanding”!
Sorry but sometimes it’s best to abort if too much is wrong with babies…..