The arrival of a new baby is. Typically met with a great deal of joy and merriment from family and friends. You’re going to learn, however, that the. Arrival of this baby was met with fear and threats. Because of the circumstances surrounding its birth. The physicians were taken completely aback by.
What they found in the back of. Her head because it was something that was simply so. When Mark and Caitlin found out they were pregnant, their first thoughts were about the wonderful and some of the less desirable outcomes that may possibly occur. However, the eventual event that occurred never once entered their imaginations for even a single second. Love, fun and smiles were the order of the day throughout the first weeks of the pregnancy.
But hidden away in Caitlin’s stomach was. Something that would destroy the joy that. His family had been anticipating. Mark and Caitlin chose to find out the gender of their child 18 weeks. Into the pregnancy when they went to. The hospital for the gender reveal. Once they arrived, the technician there did. A scan, and the results showed that. They were going to have a daughter. But before they got a chance to.
Rejoice, he requested that they see the. Doctor as soon as possible. Because of this desire, the couple were terrified, and they were even afraid of their own shadows. When they arrived at the physician’s office, he didn’t waste any time in informing. Them that there was something wrong with their girl. The anxious couple raced through their possible. Features in their heads, but not one of them could have prepared them for the disturbing reality that was about to.
Be revealed to them. The encephalocelle was the diagnosis that the doctor gave to the young child, a. Malformation that occurs during fetal development in which the skull does not completely close. As a direct consequence of this, 20%. Of the brain tissue of the unborn child developed outside of their skull in. A sack that was surrounded by fluid. However, until the physicians explained what all. Of this involved, the couple had no.
Idea how serious the condition actually was. He informed the couple that the majority. Of children affected by the condition do. Not survive past the first trimester of pregnancy. At this time, Caitlin was unable to. Contain her emotions any longer, and she let all of her tears flow freely. I was outraged just then. I became furious with God.
Kaylee gave in to it. She was at a loss to comprehend. Why something like this had to take place for her. She felt uncertain about her ability to. Get through the test that life had thrown at her. Nevertheless, at that time, she was at. Her lowest point, and it appeared as though she was falling further with each passing minute. Mark had a positive attitude. Mark did some research on the illness that his daughter had been diagnosed with after the family had left the hospital.
However, the results were not what he had hoped for. Despite this, he maintained a positive attitude. And kept looking for it. Because of his natural inquisitiveness, he found. Himself quickly drawn to a help forum on Facebook. There he discovered that a significant number. Of children had made it through the ordeal unscathed. On the other hand, they displayed signs of cognitive delay. Even though the majority of them were unable to move, they were still alive.
And with regard to Mark and his. Wife, the news that those children were. Still alive was all the information that. They required at that time. The medical professionals eventually recommended that the pregnancy be ended, but this couple remained resolute in their pursuit to reach their destination. How could they give up hope for.
Their child when there was still a. Possibility that he would pull through? Simply put, we just wanted to perform. To the best of our abilities. And as for the rest, leave it to God. Marcus shed some light. As a result of this decision, Caitlin. Rallied behind her husband, and the two. Of them fought tooth and nail. They persevered and holding on to optimism.
Despite the fact that they had no. Idea where it would take them. In point of fact, they even organized a lavish baby shower for themselves. They also painted a room for the. Girl, and all they could do was. Pray that she might use it some day to sleep in. When the time came for Caitlin to. Give birth, her doctors suggested that she. Have a cesarean section. In spite of the fact that she.
Planned to have a natural delivery, they decided that a C section was the. Safest and most effective option. As a result, Caitlin and Mark got ready for it. But as they got closer to the 40th week, anxieties and uncertainties started to creep in, and Caitlyn had a much. Harder time dealing with everything. She was concerned about the well being of the infant.
She was uncertain as to whether or not the circumstances would be more problematic. Than what the scan had indicated. However, what she had heard even more was that they planned to take her and her kid away from her each other as soon as the baby was born, and the thought of that ached. Worse than any agony she had ever. Experienced in her body.
Caitlyn went into labor when she was. 38 weeks pregnant, and she required an emergency cesarean section to deliver her baby. There she gave birth to her daughter. Lincoln, who was immediately taken to the neonatal intensive care unit due to the. Fact that she was in a severe condition. After waiting for a few hours, caitlin. And Mark were finally given permission to.
Visit Lincoln in the neonatal intensive care unit. They were moved to tears as a result of what they observed. They had never seen a child who. Appeared to be so lovely and serene. And it caused them a great deal of pain to know that the likelihood.
Of her survival was uncertain. A local surgeon later suggested that Lincoln get an MRI so that they might get a clearer understanding of how serious her situation was. Following the results of the scan, the doctors determined that the only option left. Was to do surgery before the doctors revealed everything to them.
The couple had no idea what all. Of this actually meant. You have to understand that surgery was. The only option for saving her life. But there was a risk that it. Would end her life right then and there. The doctors said that she ran the risk of passing away due to a significant blood loss. While he was sitting there and explaining. Everything to us, I was unable to stop my tears from falling. I was completely unable to understand what he was saying.
The only thing I could hear was. The news that my child was in. Imminent danger of passing away, Caelyn remarked. As the physicians prepared to give up, they offered that they’d bring their daughter home with them, put her in hospice care and spend as much time with her as they could because she didn’t have much time left. Caitlyn and Mark’s faith began to waver.
After the doctors informed them that there was no longer any chance of recovery. There was no use in carrying on with the delusion that she would prevail. Or is there none? Following the recommendation of the doctor, the distraught couple brought tiny Lincoln back home with them and started providing her with. End of life care the following day, medical personnel put everything in place and they continued to visit her residence on a daily basis in order to care for her.
However, none of their assistance was of any use. Surgical intervention was the only option available. This time in their lives presented them. With the greatest amount of difficulty they went through each day seeing their daughters suffer in silence. Everyone, including friends, family members and grandparents.
Prayed and hoped for a miracle to happen. But things didn’t work out quite like that. When Lincoln was four weeks old. The bump at the top of her head that had initially appeared little had grown significantly at that point. The couple’s friends and family recommended that they go elsewhere for guidance.
A text message was sent to Caitlin’s Facebook account. When she was going through this terrible. Time, she had the impression that it was just someone. I had intended to post some encouraging. Comments, but what the woman said next. Really hit home for me. It was precisely what Lincoln required in. Order to move forward.
Caitlin had created a Facebook profile in order to keep people informed about her daughter’s health situation. The woman who had sent the message was a fan of the website as well. But there was more to her story. Because of her own daughter had encephaloselli. Before she could empathize with Caitlin suffering. Therefore, she reached out to her and.
Was kind enough to provide her phone. Number of the physician at Boston’s Children’s. Hospital who had also assisted her daughter. Everyone believed that there would be a light waiting for them at the end of the tunnel once this new link was established. Following examination of Lincoln’s scan and previous. Medical records, the medical staff at Boston Children’s Hospital expressed optimism that the operation would be successful.
When Lincoln reached the seven week mark. Her operation was scheduled to take place. Her parents were made to wait outside. While she was having the procedure done. This miserable pair was on the edge. Of their seats the whole time. Despite the surgeon’s reassurances that the operation. Would be successful, the patients lost faith in the outcome of the procedure. Caitlin and Mark felt as though they’d. Been waiting for more than three decades.
Despite the fact that the surgery was only planned to last 3 hours. That horrifying was the situation. Caitlyn and Mark’s heart sunk as they finally saw the door open after what seemed like an eternity had passed. They reached out and held each other’s. Hands as the surgeon left the room. But the doctor’s expression was not what they were anticipating. A broad grin was plastered all over his face. He beamed with pride, thinking about how.
He had just provided the young girl with a second opportunity in life. The surgeon congratulated them on their achievement as he made his way toward them. You’re aware of what happened next, aren’t you? Screams, tears of joy, laughing, and a. Sense of calm that they hadn’t had. In the prior few months were all heard and witnessed.
After the operation, the physicians informed the. Family that the girl’s cerebral and brain stumb functions had been normal throughout the entire process. However, the sensory region of her brain was damaged. Thus, it was impossible to determine with. Certainty whether or not she had the. Capacity to feel, even though she appeared. To be in good health. The physicians cautioned that she may experience cognitive difficulties or balance issues in the future.
What do her parents think? Well, Joy, they didn’t even bat an eyelid in response. At this moment, there was nothing that could bring them down. They might as well have been through. The abyss and back. At this point, all that mattered to. Them was that their daughter was now secure. As for little Lincoln, the young girl quickly astounded everyone by, completely surprising them.