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Taylor & Daryl Smith
Our Story...Sort of summed up.
6 months ago, I found out I was pregnant. It was easily one of the happiest times of my life. Everything was amazing! I had what seemed to be the easiest pregnancy ever. No pains, no bad cravings, no sickness.. Just a healthy happy pregnancy that lead to happy little kicks in my tummy... We found out it was a boy! Jameson Matthew Smith would be his name.
At about 20 weeks, we had an ultrasound that changed everything. We found out that Jameson had a kidney defect that was minor, but also a heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot. He would need open heart surgery immediately after he was born. Naturally, we freaked out. After talking with the genetics counselor from Boston Children's Hospital, where he would now be delivered, we knew Jameson was in great hands there and everything would be ok.
I had the amniocentesis done and by 23 weeks, we got a call regarding Jameson's amnio results. Our litte boy had a chromosome defect that was literally unexplainable. He somehow created a 47th chromosome... Which when added to the heart and kidney defect, meant EXTREME health issues for Jameson.
At 24 weeks, we were sent to Boston Childrens Hospital for an MRI, Ultrasound and a Fetal Echocardiogram... That same day we learned that part of his brain, the Corpus Callosum, did not form. Adding this to his list, meant even more extreme health issues, including frequent seizures and possibly wheelchair bound.
We have been back and forth from hospitals in Exeter, Boston and NYC.
Sadly, on Wednesday, May 4th, we lost Jameson. He was 25 weeks and 3 days... We are devistated by this whole thing. There are no words to explain the pain and sadness...
And just a week and a half after losing him, the bills are starting to roll in. We have thankfully had family and friends that have been here for us emotionally and financially through this whole process, but the bills exceed everything we were prepared for.
To add to everything, we now know that for us to try again when we are ready, our only option is through In Vitro, which will likely be more expensive than the bills that are piling up already.
Daryl and I, as most can imagine, are already dealing with so much, we can't even begin to think of how and when we will be able to pay for everything. Daryl's son, at age 6, has had to learn the harsh truth about life and death with his own little brother that he was so very excited about. We are all completely heartbroken.
We are asking for the support of all of our friends and family, distant and close, to help our family get through this, and to help us in the near future. Everything helps and everything is GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you all so much,
Taylor, Daryl & Carter
Our Story...Sort of summed up.
6 months ago, I found out I was pregnant. It was easily one of the happiest times of my life. Everything was amazing! I had what seemed to be the easiest pregnancy ever. No pains, no bad cravings, no sickness.. Just a healthy happy pregnancy that lead to happy little kicks in my tummy... We found out it was a boy! Jameson Matthew Smith would be his name.
At about 20 weeks, we had an ultrasound that changed everything. We found out that Jameson had a kidney defect that was minor, but also a heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot. He would need open heart surgery immediately after he was born. Naturally, we freaked out. After talking with the genetics counselor from Boston Children's Hospital, where he would now be delivered, we knew Jameson was in great hands there and everything would be ok.
I had the amniocentesis done and by 23 weeks, we got a call regarding Jameson's amnio results. Our litte boy had a chromosome defect that was literally unexplainable. He somehow created a 47th chromosome... Which when added to the heart and kidney defect, meant EXTREME health issues for Jameson.
At 24 weeks, we were sent to Boston Childrens Hospital for an MRI, Ultrasound and a Fetal Echocardiogram... That same day we learned that part of his brain, the Corpus Callosum, did not form. Adding this to his list, meant even more extreme health issues, including frequent seizures and possibly wheelchair bound.
We have been back and forth from hospitals in Exeter, Boston and NYC.
Sadly, on Wednesday, May 4th, we lost Jameson. He was 25 weeks and 3 days... We are devistated by this whole thing. There are no words to explain the pain and sadness...
And just a week and a half after losing him, the bills are starting to roll in. We have thankfully had family and friends that have been here for us emotionally and financially through this whole process, but the bills exceed everything we were prepared for.
To add to everything, we now know that for us to try again when we are ready, our only option is through In Vitro, which will likely be more expensive than the bills that are piling up already.
Daryl and I, as most can imagine, are already dealing with so much, we can't even begin to think of how and when we will be able to pay for everything. Daryl's son, at age 6, has had to learn the harsh truth about life and death with his own little brother that he was so very excited about. We are all completely heartbroken.
We are asking for the support of all of our friends and family, distant and close, to help our family get through this, and to help us in the near future. Everything helps and everything is GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you all so much,
Taylor, Daryl & Carter
Organizer
Taylor Smith
Organizer
Sanford, ME