This is probably going to be the toughest thing that I have ever had to say, so it's going to be said this way to be able to tell everyone at the same time and to ask for your support.
Bill and I have been having some testing done on the baby. Usually routine testing due to my age, but the baby came back as a high risk for Downs Syndrome and something called Trisomy 18. This was told to us at our 12 week ultrasound.
On the 19th, we had another ultrasound (usual 18 week check) and the doctor noticed something that didn't look right and she recommended an amniocentesis. We had the amnio done at that time and got the results back last week.
Our precious little girl has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18. For a brief summary, it's a very BAD thing. 90% of babies don't survive until full term, of the 10% that do, 90% don't live through their first year and most don't make it past 2 - 3 months. They are profoundly mentally retarded and have a host of medical problems and physical deformities.
Bill and I have decided that it would be the best thing for our little girl to not have to suffer and we are going to be delivering her as soon as the hospital can arrange it and sending her back to God.
At this time, we would like to ask for your prayers for strength and guidance.
Please, keep us and baby Rosemary in your thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bill and Karen