What an amazing story. Damn onions everywhere.
"A week later they received the devastating news that their baby had Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of a third copy of all or part of chromosome 18. Around 50% of the babies with Trisomy 18 are stillborn. For the 50% that survive birth, the average life span is between two and fourteen days. Those who make it into the world are often exceedingly small, with severe heart defects. Most hospitals won't attempt the surgery needed to correct the heart defects, deeming it too high-risk.
On September 30th, the Springers headed for the hospital in their hometown of Dallas Texas for a scheduled induction. The car was void of any excitement about becoming first-time parents. They hadn't even purchased a car seat for the ride home. There was no need, or so they had been told."
https://firepitcollective.com/against-overwhelming-odds-springer/
"A week later they received the devastating news that their baby had Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of a third copy of all or part of chromosome 18. Around 50% of the babies with Trisomy 18 are stillborn. For the 50% that survive birth, the average life span is between two and fourteen days. Those who make it into the world are often exceedingly small, with severe heart defects. Most hospitals won't attempt the surgery needed to correct the heart defects, deeming it too high-risk.
On September 30th, the Springers headed for the hospital in their hometown of Dallas Texas for a scheduled induction. The car was void of any excitement about becoming first-time parents. They hadn't even purchased a car seat for the ride home. There was no need, or so they had been told."
https://firepitcollective.com/against-overwhelming-odds-springer/
