Sometimes, there are instances in our family lives that we never imagined could happen.
My heart is aching my friends. Last week, I got a very bad news from my sister that saddened me until now. It all started with a simple message, a question, from her and everything fell apart, tears fell down and broke my heart.
My sister is only a year younger than me. We are not just sisters but best friends too. We are that close to each other. Although I have had disappointments form her back then because I sent her to college but discontinued because she got pregnant. However, I supported her choices and even sponsored for her wedding. That's how I loved and cared for her.
Yes, she got married ahead of me and now she is 7 months pregnant with her third child. Her first two children are as adorable as mine. When she got pregnant with her third child, we got very happy and even joked that I gonna keep up with her😂.
Just last week, she went to a laboratory to have her ultrasound. She was not able to do the ultrasound earlier because it's quite expensive. She messaged me after she got the result.
Everything in the result are good except for one. Then I received a message,
Te, unsa diay nang Anencephaly? (Sis, what does Anencephaly mean?)
I was not familiar with it also but I had this bad feeling upon seeing it. I immediately googled the word and I was right, it is indeed something terrible. The result was not yet shown to her OB because she was scheduled for an appointment the next day so, she was not yet explained about it comprehensively. I replied her question with tactfulness. I knew she had googled it also but I tried to calm her down and let the doctor explain everything to her.
But deep inside I am hopeless😭. I cried when I called my husband.Its my greatest heartache by far, it seemed to me like I am about to lose a child of my own. Knowing that the baby is still fighting inside and has a strong beating heart aggravated my pain😭. The absence of Fetal Calvarium is a serious birth defect and has very small percentage of survival once the baby is delivered.
The following day, my sister went to the OB (It's a public hospitals OB, by the way). And we're right!😭 However, the doctor suggested a second Ultrasound. A clearer one means a costly one. I know my sister and her husband is currently on tight budget, so I offered to pay for the second Ultrasound.
The same result😭💔...
When the doctor saw the second result, she gave my sister two options, CS or wait for a normal delivery. The doctor added that either of the two, the baby will still die either inside the tummy or after birth😭.
My sister asked for my thoughts but I did not have any, I just told her that what ever she decides I will support her. I know she is in pain as much as I do. I am sure that this is more heartbreaking to her because she is the mother, she carries the baby in her for eight months now knowing that it might eventually die after birth😭.
The family decided to wait for her due date and deliver the baby through vaginal labor. I don't know if it's possible to deliver a baby that way knowing the the baby has no skull and based on the last result it is Frank Breech😥. But according to my sister, the doctor said it is possible because she's still in her 34th week.
We are all waiting, praying, hoping for a safe delivery. Even though our hearts are full of sadness and a part of it is already grieving. We are in the process of acceptance. Our little angel might not meant to be with us in this world💔.
That's it for now my friends! I am grateful to you who might read this because somehow by sharing this lightens the heartache that I have. And I pray for my sister's well being and resilience that she and our family will get through this. Again, thank you so much and GOD BLESS!
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Praying for strength and comfort, for your sister and to the whole family. Stay strong ma'am @ciadanmae. It is very painful as of now, but in time, everything will be healed. Let's just think that everything happens for a reason.
So sorry to hear about this challenging situation that you have. And to know that your sister still plans to go through with the birth despite the prognosis is such a brave thing for her to do. I hope she still have enough time to embrace and be with her baby before letting her go. Praying for her and for you.
Thank you for your prayers miss. I just hope that she can get through this and will not experience any depression afterwards. We need to be strong as well for her to have a strong support system.
Hello @ciadanmea, it is very sad what is happening. God grant you the tranquility and peace that your troubled hearts need and that your sister comes out of childbirth well. All in God's hands. That little angel will always be with you. Take care of yourselves.
Amen. Thank you so much @dorytagil2022 💕...
Sorry to hear that :/ these things happen some times and won't leave us with much to do about it. Sorry to everyone involved.
Yes very true sir and it's very sad that we have nothing to do about it. I appreciate the concern, thanks much 💕🙏
I was going to tell you that natural childbirth, you can recover quickly on the subject of rest. But it is not about that, your sister needs to have the time to assimilate everything, accepting that this is the reality, prepare to say goodbye and thank you for being in her womb. A mother's love there are no words to heal the wound, this is something she must confront herself. It is devastating and you will need total support, I am so sorry you are going through this. Your sister is strong and she will succeed in recovering. I am with you through this difficult time.
Thank you so much for the kind words @aliciarodriguez ♥️... Yes, We need to be strong for her as well so that she can have a strong support system in this depressing time. Our focus is now for her emotional and mental health.
Hi, I'm so glad you guys are a loving and understanding family 🙌💯🤗 everything is going to be ok, I wish the best for you guys and special to her that she knows she won't be alone. It was nice to read you here 💟 hope to hear more from you again, a big hug 🤗
A saddening news! It's indeed heartbreaking to hear such. I'm sorry for your loss😔
It is @missjoycee 🙏... So heartbreaking 😭💔
This is so sad. So sorry for this.I know how you've supported your sister since the very start. Be strong about this and hope your sister too. Praying for the safe delivery of your sister.
Thank you so much @dehai for always been a listener to all my problems. I know you also have the same challenge but you are always as resilient as ever.
Awww so sad to hear about it sis. I know how painful it is. I pray for your sister especially healing.
I really appreciate the prayers sis... Thanks a lot.
Am sorry though things don't always works out as we thought it should, because we imperfect. Don't worry soon everything will be fine.
Thank you so much for the comforting words @samueluche07 🙏
Your welcome
This is so sad. I may not know your sister but reading your post made me emotional too. I'm so sorry for this very challenging situation. What we can do is to offer support. Your sister is in pain many more times, and I just hope that whatever happens, she and the whole family will accept it.. It's such a heartbreaking news indeed. Let's lift it all up to the Lord.
Thank you so much for the caring and kind words miss @wittyzell 🙏
I feel so bad about your sisters condition, but I trust the decision they took to wait for normal delivery. It gives the child the chance to see this out, instead of ending it earlier when no one knows how it would have gone. Please be with her. Support and encourage her like you are already doing. I hope for the best for mother, child and the entire family.
Thank you so much @fokusnow ... Reading your message really means a lot to me. I will for sure support her and help her as much as I can. God bless my friend🙏💕
This is indeed heartbreaking. My niece just gave birth to a premature baby but good thing it was a normal delivery. However, the baby may stay in the hospital for a couple of days.
It is indeed heartbreaking especially when innocent angels are involved in this my friend. You're niece will be in my prayers too, hope she will get very well soon.
It is sad news mam... Either of the two processes might not be good for your sister. Maybe the little angel is not for her. Truly, acceptance is what we need. Be strong for your family mam.
Thank you so much Ma'am @jobeliever 🙏💕... Ginoo nalang gyud ang mag igo😥
I empathize with you and your sister on the difficult times you are passing through. Although the doctors have said theirs, God has the final say. Keep hope alive.
Thank you so much for the kind message miss @luchyl 🙏💕! Yes, still hopeful and whatever God's plan. So be it. HE knows what's best for my sister and the whole family in general.
So sorry mam😑
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Am deeply touched, it,s a pity try as much as you can to help her stay strong
I will sir Joseph, the best I can for sure. Thank you for dropping by. God bless!🙏💕
Your are welcome
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My heart goes out to you and your family <3 I can't begin to imagine what pain you all are in. Stay strong.
Please, comfort her on my behalf. Though, am not yet a mother, I can feel her pains and agony of loosing such a baby after suffering for months. Anyway, am wishing her safe delivery in advance. Continue supporting her. She really need you by her side.
What sad news! We are sorry to hear about the situation of your long awaited nephew. 🥀
On behalf of the whole team, we wish you all the best to find the strength to face this hard moment. Strong hugs @ciadanmea 💔
Please be strong for your sister maam! Praying for protection for your sister on her delivery too. Some angels are not meant to be with us, some are meant to just watch us from afar.
Heartbreaking news ma'am @ciadanmea. It's so sad that the baby will not be with us in this world. Hopefully your sister will recover sooner with all the comforts from your family. God bless.
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I can't hold my tears honestly, 😭😭😭 sometimes I feel that this world is so wicked, why will an innocent child die just like that leaving the mother and family members in a grieving condition.
Please help me to console her, tell her that I care and may the Almighty console you guys.
I will @beauty197 , and in behalf of my sister and family, I thank you for sympathizing with us and for the kind words you have for my sister. God has the best plan for everything and He will for sure strengthen us for this. Thanks again and God bless!💕