My precious baby, Steffany Keliya Estar, was born on July 31st, 2006
via c-section because of pregnancy complications. We were completely
shocked when she started having breathing problems and had to be
transported to the local children's hospital. They diagnosed her with
a TE Fistula and a cleft lip.
They also sent off for genetic testing.
After a successful Fistula surgery we were looking forward to her getting
better and coming home. We were devestated when the genetic testing
came back on Thursday, August 10th. It explained why she kept having
severe breathing issues even though the surgery was successful. They
had found she also had Trisomy 18 which is incompatible with life.
A good explanation of Trisomy 18 can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisomy_18
Steffany passed away on August 11th, 2006 at 9:42pm.
She was 11 days old.
.
via c-section because of pregnancy complications. We were completely
shocked when she started having breathing problems and had to be
transported to the local children's hospital. They diagnosed her with
a TE Fistula and a cleft lip.
They also sent off for genetic testing.
After a successful Fistula surgery we were looking forward to her getting
better and coming home. We were devestated when the genetic testing
came back on Thursday, August 10th. It explained why she kept having
severe breathing issues even though the surgery was successful. They
had found she also had Trisomy 18 which is incompatible with life.
A good explanation of Trisomy 18 can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisomy_18
Steffany passed away on August 11th, 2006 at 9:42pm.
She was 11 days old.
.
