Why I didn’t Abort My Babies with Anencephaly

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3 жыл бұрын

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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@emmadalrymple4102 3 жыл бұрын

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.💕🙏💕

@ValentinaWithFeathers 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry :(

@aniladamarjia3017 3 жыл бұрын

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 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@jewelsc100 3 жыл бұрын

Your a strong momma ! Your babies will be with you forever, never forget that ❤️❤️

@mrathore3027 3 жыл бұрын

Dear i request you to read Bhagwat Geeta... You will find peace nd purpose of your life.

@kpeezyforsheezy 3 жыл бұрын

The person above me meant The Bhagavad Gita and I second that message! Everybody should read it.

@mkmason2002 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@AXRYXN 6 ай бұрын

They were the monster in the room. Sadly a lot of 'care' givers are.

@kittytucker2958 5 ай бұрын

You have blessed eyes to see what the depraved cannot see

@darb64 4 ай бұрын

You are exactly what a nurse should be.... kind, compassionate and a true healer. Thank you 🙏

@teijaflink2226 4 ай бұрын

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.

@mkmason2002 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@rr637 5 ай бұрын

I love the fact that you remain faithful to God and trusting Him even when you didn''t understand

@kymerwin8870 2 ай бұрын

You mean you love the fact that she stayed stupid and delusional? That's sick .

@pamaladarsow2763 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davisholman6518 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, Pamela - understand your April Ann has touched my heart today...❤️

@GlennaVan 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@alizaquintanilla 2 жыл бұрын

I love this 😞💜

@kattyk6370 2 жыл бұрын

You touched me.

@teijaflink2226 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful name.

@tammiel3812 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Angel_Billy4-30-23 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're doing well and wish you the best.

@tammiel3812 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ARS-6760 3 жыл бұрын

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!🥰

@MelB868 3 жыл бұрын

(Hugs)

@vadamsable 3 жыл бұрын

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🙏🙏.

@suelovescats 3 жыл бұрын

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... ....

@joannsmith3589 3 жыл бұрын

after watching oprah & meghan interview... this is so much more refreshing. so much grace in these two women. I am so impressed.

@meshellmyabell7466 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Lisargarza 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kaleidoscopicmind5 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! So empathetic and attentive not asking generic bull

@LilySalinas11 3 жыл бұрын

Oprah needs to take notes lol

@kelseyalvesdorosario4422 3 жыл бұрын

Dying in the loving arms of parents, being hugged and kissed goodbye. Your baby is truely deserving of this loving goodbye

@hypsygypsyakjfrasier1558 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lindajakub624 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@hypsygypsyakjfrasier1558 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindajakub624 yes!🕊💕🕊

@Lakeslover1 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MelB868 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lakeslover1 don’t be so negative in an already sad situation it’s uncalled for

@ladymiaeriksson5809 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@peety6323 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@cindienolin564 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@missmissy_90 3 жыл бұрын

Tragic yet beautiful at the same time. Thank you for sharing your pain. Probably lessened by time but never forgotten. All my ❤

@Jujubee87 3 жыл бұрын

🤗🤗🤗

@emmamarkel8410 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kristinpartin126 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mckaylaloll 2 жыл бұрын

@jamyejohnson5828 Жыл бұрын

Im going through this now. Im 28 weeks. I have good days and bad days.

@NickanM Ай бұрын

....❤😢

@smassey6848 3 жыл бұрын

“She was entrusted to us...” Beautiful words!

@cindyrush4407 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!💗

@sillau9 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly..so it's truly sad for many other could be mothers,who abuse that,by killing their child..

@TriciaBonenfant 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@eyemnew2991 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sillau9 2 жыл бұрын

@@eyemnew2991 lol,doesn't matter What delusion they believe in trying to justify killing the babie's life by force..it's still MURDER..🤷🏻‍♀️

@peglund526 3 жыл бұрын

💔 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‼️

@nonirosie 3 жыл бұрын

The same condition?

@Jujubee87 3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful

@sarahdooley6164 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MissHannah2036 3 жыл бұрын

@@healedbyhiswounds without medical intervention he would not be

@sarahdooley6164 3 жыл бұрын

@nako I believe that it's wrong too. I chose not to carry my child with the same condition.

@it6068 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@hilariecalijo4643 4 ай бұрын

She also is empathetic ❤️❤️

@lavonnetollison724 3 ай бұрын

We have relationship with Jesus, He is not religion.

@lagatita1623 3 жыл бұрын

My sympathy for anyone dealing with this. Every normal healthy birth is a miracle.

@marys3127 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ma’am. Millions of things can go wrong. We need to be grateful when things go right. 😇

@susanstraitfox 3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@toforgetisagem8145 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@lagatita1623 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@toforgetisagem8145 2 жыл бұрын

@@lagatita1623Does everyone who prays get a miracle? Or do those whose babies die not pray hard enough? What distinguishes a miracle from life happening?

@k8eekatt 3 жыл бұрын

This woman has such a tender, living faith. What a testimony of love, humility and faith. Much love 🙏❤🙏

@johannalongden8522 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@mckaylaloll 2 жыл бұрын

@jadastarr3675 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mckaylaloll 2 жыл бұрын

Ur mom

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

not cruel... but hard... but faith brings us through it... her babies are waiting for her in heaven....as i breath... i believe it

@bevfitzsimmonds3382 4 ай бұрын

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

@92TampaChick813 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t imagine going to give birth at the hospital and not packing your babies bag to come home 😢 so heartbreaking

@peety6323 3 жыл бұрын

😪❤

@bearball49 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@missmissy_90 3 жыл бұрын

@@bearball49 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.

@MelB868 3 жыл бұрын

@@bearball49 aww 😢

@godsprincess465 3 жыл бұрын

It hurts.

@Winterstonecalling 4 ай бұрын

I lost my daughter but was blessed to have known her. She had turned 16 when she died. Hurts like no other pain at any age when we lose our children. God let us see each other in a vision 5 months after. We hugged and chatted to catch up for quite awhile. She was happy, excited, healthy and radiant. Not only was she perfect but the environment was perfect. Like a parallel earth with no disease or pestilence, it was heaven. She wanted to let me know she was fine. I can't wait to see her again.❤ God Bless Moms out there who have gone through loss.

@amymamabear5227 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thepartysjustbegun5557 3 жыл бұрын

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 💕

@DandyBeingTandi 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@miekel8663 3 жыл бұрын

@@DandyBeingTandi I think that’s probably what she needs. ❤️

@mckaylaloll 2 жыл бұрын

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

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

@BettyBoop201910 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@shawnatiu9676 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sarahlaslett3279 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nancyjones6428 3 жыл бұрын

A great interviewer, not bold or brash or Oprah.

@unicornmadness6286 3 жыл бұрын

To funny!!!!

@crg5460 3 жыл бұрын

I like Oprah!! 😁

@MargiePoulos 11 күн бұрын

@@crg5460Oprah does wonderful interviews,and she's very compassionate

@jeanniedeluca1385 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@juanitahamlin8478 3 жыл бұрын

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

@myda9733 3 жыл бұрын

How beautiful!! :) Such a strong woman thank you for telling us your story

@peety6323 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@kathysiebert6654 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@JaimeMesChiens 4 ай бұрын

That’s insane. Who celebrates having a baby that has no brain?

@Jingleheartart 3 жыл бұрын

What a strong, amazing and compassionate woman. My heart breaks for her.

@jennylharrellcatron1454 3 жыл бұрын

You gave them as long of a life as you could. That's a mom.

@patriciakjellander5474 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯❤❤❤

@kathyflorcruz552 Ай бұрын

And DAD.

@Nima-to3ls 3 жыл бұрын

The reunion that awaits you in Heaven... The best is yet to come, and you'll never have to part again❤️

@angelbasham6631 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@letfreedomringwms.liberty880 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@indriadrayton1132 3 жыл бұрын

Amen! She felt her daughter had a right to live and I would, too!

@bettyb1313 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kimlangston251 3 жыл бұрын

Amen ✝️❤️🙏

@San-ui9cr 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@chickenmama4384 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gulfgypsy 3 жыл бұрын

"I would let God write her story" --- Perfect words and the perfect guide for all our lives.

@kathybrem880 3 жыл бұрын

Just a way to cope, I’d abort this hopeless pregnancy

@Susieque963 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@CaptchaNeon 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@animeaunty 3 жыл бұрын

Amen. Man is reaping what we have sown. Our very DNA is corrupted at this point....

@AugustBug56 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gawd thank you for saying that it needed to be expressed

@adascraps 3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@ilovecreepyclowns 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 ....

@baddie1shoe 2 жыл бұрын

@@ilovecreepyclowns this sounds like a genetic issue.

@trenapierce1983 3 жыл бұрын

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

@markthomas36 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing woman. Praise God for giving you the strength to get through these incredibly difficult times.

@user-hy7rn4jn9d 5 ай бұрын

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!

@marlieshagg6144 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting my thoughts into words! Blessings for you....🕯✝️🙏

@aknowingspirit 3 жыл бұрын

Before I got to the end, I was thinking they would be great adoptive parents. And sure enough, they are! What a powerful testimony.

@soniqua2709 3 жыл бұрын

Full of tears for this beautiful soul...she is so strong. I hope she stays beautiful and strong in Jesus´ name.

@Athena.711 3 жыл бұрын

@Sonya Yesssss.. such a beautiful spirit Such a wonderful mother and such beautiful babies. ❤️❤️🥰💐

@taielyce9424 3 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth ❤️❤️❤️

@GypsyGirl317 3 жыл бұрын

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. ❤️

@debbie7333 3 жыл бұрын

These parents are incredible people, devoted to their children

@hannaj.6961 3 жыл бұрын

they are normal, its those others who aren't

@briannemorse2464 3 жыл бұрын

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

@angelamalone4106 3 жыл бұрын

My 12 year old daughters name is Briella! I'm so sorry for your losses. And what a strong woman you are.

@virnacastelli2748 3 жыл бұрын

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

@theeggtimertictic1136 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure if mothers abort their babies ... the babies would end up in Heaven too. It wouldn't be fair if they didn't!

@amyfmc1 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@NayNay4life175 11 ай бұрын

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.

@brittanyrodriguez2684 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@edenlifeonearth 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nakiyajackson5437 3 жыл бұрын

Amen I’m happy for you 🙏🏽❤️

@wandalester7253 3 жыл бұрын

A precious testimony! Your children's souls are whole! All four are beautiful and have the best parents in this world!

@TT-cu7ze 4 ай бұрын

Those babies only knew love. They never knew pain or heartache. How sweet

@rtypepe 4 ай бұрын

Amen.... And now eternal love in Heaven

@shiannewilson8033 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kerryquinn7188 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@shiannewilson8033 3 жыл бұрын

@@kerryquinn7188 thanks for those kind words 💕

@makebacunningham6795 3 жыл бұрын

QueenOfTexasss your so brave beloved to even share your story and your baby's story too. Shalom Shalom

@shiannewilson8033 3 жыл бұрын

@@makebacunningham6795 thank you!

@Dimmary 3 жыл бұрын

@@shiannewilson8033 I'm a dude so I can't understand what you felt but it must have been a very hard experience. Take care 🖤

@myvictory3802 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@thebee8415 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

duet 30:19 choose life... that you and your children may live...i PRAY YOU CHOSE LIFE

@darlateegarden7595 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@GypsyGirl317 3 жыл бұрын

Amen 💯 💖

@Fiona-sg9wh 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine what you went through. Sending you lots of love from a distance.

@jeremiahkirby6552 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@vetmarie6215 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ Richly Bless you as well

@praisebeelohimtm5748 3 жыл бұрын

Godbless you too!

@angelbasham6631 3 жыл бұрын

🙌💙

@juliesprik9479 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, ❤️ I needed that blessing.

@Tanniab09 3 жыл бұрын

May He bless you too. Such a beautiful message

@ashleykeith9204 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@christinescreationsespinos8062 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@90pala 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gabrielleperson4794 4 ай бұрын

Adoption doesn't always end up with a happy ending.

@luccamartin8197 4 ай бұрын

@@gabrielleperson4794Having a biological child doesn't always end up with a happy ending either.....

@abarnswell 3 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking loss. The interviewer is amazing... such a gentle soul.

@Belovedselah 3 жыл бұрын

I cried after watching this testimony. I suffered two miscarriages: one around 20 weeks. God has blessed me with two daughters today, but I still miss the others. This woman is an inspiration and those children deserved to be born, even if only to live for a few hours. Every life is infinitely valuable.

@melissai4798 3 жыл бұрын

Count the others with that number for god has blessed U with those children as well x

@bethpemberton7980 3 жыл бұрын

My mother lost three babies before me and my two younger sisters. She mourned for them all her life. A wonderful mother who loved us so much. We miss her but my brothers are enjoying her company now!

@ThePalFishCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Infinitely valuable.

@zoe_dawg 3 жыл бұрын

Some people have given their dead babies graves. I imagine that might bring people closer to them

@bethpemberton7980 3 жыл бұрын

@@zoe_dawg my brothers have a grave. My sister and I just cleaned off the graves and decorated for spring. Our brothers have a bunny and little cousin has a dinosaur.

@chloenkitty 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jblocker01 3 жыл бұрын

You weren’t there. You can’t really say much.

@kimraethridge6124 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@agees924 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very personal decision absolutely.

@evelynwitt2529 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jblocker01 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thelastjohnwayne 3 жыл бұрын

The Interviewer is excellent. Most interviewers are bad. But this one is very good.

@Burglar-King 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for everyone here who has suffered loss. You have such strength and love. It is not for us earthly people to judge others.

@itrasheditgood 3 жыл бұрын

I’m really sorry for your loss and I hope you find the peace of mind that you strive for.

@eileenone8665 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of faith and hope. As a mother my heart break's for them , but they are truly an inspiration. May God Bless and comfort them Always. 🙏❤️🙏

@vanzyl173 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, such heartbreak. What a strong women.

@kimbrouillette1284 3 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful and sad and a reminder of how precious each moment is...thank you for sharing

@DiannePearce-om1jk 5 ай бұрын

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. 😢😢

@NickanM Ай бұрын

💔 😢......

@petalblossom96 3 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for her honesty

@tutsilibelle3617 3 жыл бұрын

Bless her heart, i feel so sorry for this lovely lady she has been through very bad times, life can be so unfair, but how nice that there is a happy ending to this very sad story!

@carriemackenzie3068 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your losses!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

@andreburke8612 4 ай бұрын

Wow! FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE! and the greatest of these is LOVE. What a testimony. I gotta pass this along.

@leset8604 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really beautiful story of faith. I found myself wanting to hear more about her journey with her two living children.

@lindapupillo8338 3 жыл бұрын

This womans unbelievable faith is beyond admirable!!

@lavonnetollison724 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been blessed with 3 lovely daughters, five grands. They were all born healthy. I worried myself sick with each pregnancy at all the things that could go wrong. This dear woman is such a beacon of faith and hope! Jesus, please bless her beyond measure - what a testimony! ❤🙏🏼

@Vanessa-Ba-Nessa 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rr637 5 ай бұрын

As heartbreaking as your testimony is it's that much more an encouragement and it speaks volumes in the life of a believer. We don't get to make the decision and I'm glad you decided to accept God's calling to be a good steward of the life you were interested with.

@cynthiaamitrano8915 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderfully strong woman who may not have survived these tragedies without her deep faith.

@MM-pj4bl 3 жыл бұрын

I really felt the love of Christ radiating from this women. I could see the depth in her eyes as she was talking. What a blessing this video has been to me. Thank you.

@willsmom93 4 ай бұрын

One of my beloved students went through this twice. There was an issue with her folic acid. I am so sorry for her and for you.

@joanmavima5423 3 жыл бұрын

This interviewer exemplifies compassion !

@valerief1231 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your daughters stories with us. Lots of judgement in the comments, some people don’t understand. Thank you for choosing adoption to build upon your family.

@ReignBoe 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the bravery, courage and faith in this woman is unbelievable. Pray she has an abundance of love and happiness after such sorrow and pain.

@haylogems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing your story such an encouragement and a blessing🙏💖

@ColorMeRado 3 жыл бұрын

We are promised beauty for ashes, there will be something beautiful that comes from this.

@pollypocket7125 3 жыл бұрын

Would be nice to have had the Father’s perspective included also. This woman’s faith is amazing. Wow. Prayers for continued love and comfort from the Heavenly Father. 💙😇

@susieballard4957 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Daddies have feelings too. Then the father has to deal with the loss but also help the mother through, It is like carrying two people on your back but you have your own feelings and who is going to care for dad if he is taking care of everybody else. Men Love and Hurt just as hard, if not the hardest.

@BetterMe981 3 жыл бұрын

@@susieballard4957 pretty sure the mother is helping the father through it, too. Her way of dealing with it is public. Apparently his is private. But that doesn’t mean his feelings aren't being tended to.

@jettabobetta2192 4 ай бұрын

She taught me so much watching this video. I hope everyone watches this. ❤❤❤

@beckyboo5097 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for you're loss, both of your babies knew you loved and cherished them 💕

@kendrajarry8161 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kristinballancemusic 3 жыл бұрын

What about the baby's journey and story?

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

Duet 30:19 choose life... so that yo and your children my live... all live is precious to God... no matter how short

@kathyliptak157 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a fearless woman... So much strength... I am so absolutley sorry for your loss. My daughter was born 3 months early . She has hydrocephalus and too many brain surgeries to count.. we almost lost her a few years back to meningitis from a surgical infection. I have never played so hard in my life the 3rd week in ICU .. doctors were not too hopeful.. I had no choice but to pray.. I begged him to spare her.. I had already lost a baby at 7 months. Couldn't do it again. I came back to her room... My baby girl... Was awake. For the first time in 3 weeks.. she was here. She's now 14.. she's so happy even with all she has endure as a special needs kid. Surgeries.. constantly seeing doctors... But she is fearless. She has over come so much already. She was never suppose to walk or talk if she survived birth. She don't shut up and she walks.. runs... Rides on the harley with me or dad... Rides roller coaster with no fear at all. She lives. Prayers for your family.. so happy for u to have the family u deserve.

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

Duet 30:19 choose life... that you and your children may live

@thinkinoutloud.1 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sksisters2217 3 жыл бұрын

Powerful testimony, thank you for sharing your story, very encouraging. Even in the midst of that painful experience but your faith still firms in Him.

@shannonmarie9254 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words... WOW. I did not search for this, im so happy I clicked and stayed. 💚💛❤🧡💜💙

@lisacox3773 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@nancycali4644 3 жыл бұрын

Amen! That’s true! This is hard. God bless her.

@robinright825 3 жыл бұрын

That thumbnail picture is so adorable- I just had to come listen to her story.

@debrishmawi7512 3 жыл бұрын

Two wonderfully spoken women. Beautiful interview.

@tishelliott9398 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible testimony. So many of us can draw strength from this beautiful sister in Christ. Thank you for sharing.

@kathybrem880 3 жыл бұрын

I see nothing wonderful in birth defects

@QueenChunky 3 жыл бұрын

People are different.. Her story is heartwarming 🥺♥️ she is such a strong and amazing mother.

@rachellehillard3000 3 жыл бұрын

You are strong you didn't give up on the life you created. I am impressed by your bravery

@_A4A 3 жыл бұрын

She truly walks with him and he will guide her, soothe her soul and keep her love & light so strong!.... Such an AMAZING life story!.... 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@SpiritualWhiplash 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! God bless your precious heart and your husband!

@selawayman8625 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ruthfreeman864 4 ай бұрын

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

@jesusisyhvhaviadavenuelohi4775 3 жыл бұрын

What a strong woman... What she went through makes my sufferings seem very small... May she always be blessed for her great love and sacrifice...

@sahpem4425 3 жыл бұрын

Her faith really is inspiring. Thank you Lord for this mama’s faith.

@gailjackson-chapman7085 3 жыл бұрын

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 🧐🥺🙏🏾🙏🏾

@franistone8252 11 ай бұрын

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.

@JaimeMesChiens 4 ай бұрын

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.