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AngelJazzysMom
06-19-2007, 02:42 AM
The whole time my pregnancy was going on I had this strange feeling that something was wrong with the baby (call it women's intuition). (Jazlyn was my third child) When I went to the Ob for the first time I let him know that I had this strange feeling and he listened to the heart beat and told him everything was fine. Well after 2 months of his nurse delaying my appointment with the ultrasound technicians (I needed them to set up the first appointment before I could do anything) I laid down and had my first ultrasound. After the nurse sent another nurse and then the doctor in to take a look I knew that my biggest fear was true.....something was wrong. He stated that Jazlyn's four limbs were all shorter than normal, in fact her arms and feet would just come out of her torso, she had a heart defect. Then doctor told me that I needed to have an abortion and he could go ahead and stick a needle in her heart and make her die, but if I wanted to do this I needed to tell him now before she developed anymore. I can not kill my baby....even him going into details was enough for me to want to slap him let alone his harsh condensending voice and manner.

After going for a second opinion and letting everyone know that I want to do everything possible for her, my new ob/gyn scheduled my casaeran. During that c-section, there were atleast 3 specialists and numerous nicu nurses there to help her along the way. At 4:24pm on August 22, 2006 she surprised everyone by breathing on her own. To make a long story short, after Jazlyn having to go through numerous invasive tests and numerous specialists telling us bad news after bad news, we had to make a decision to sign a DNR. Our little princess Jazlyn Hope died at 5:24pm on August 28, 2006.

She spent 6 glorious days with us when most doctors and specialists told us she won't last for one. She is definitely our little fighter, our little warrior. And I must say through all of our despair we met two angels through all of it, our lovely precious baby girl and her nicu nurse, Ms. Sharon Crook. Ms. Crook still takes care of us to this day, sending us cards and notes whenever we need them. We thank her tremendously.

Rayna'
06-19-2007, 10:06 AM
thank you so much for sharing Jazlyn's story. What a wonderful little angel.

mummy2alison
06-19-2007, 10:10 AM
What a brave little girl Jazlyn is. I am so deeply sorry she isn't here with you in your arms. What an honour to share your brief time with your daughter. She will live in your heart for always. Thank you for sharing your baby girl with me.

LoraRenshaw
06-19-2007, 12:56 PM
April, thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you and your family. Know that there are others out there they say an extra prayer for you and for your whole family.
How blessed Heaven is now to have such a special angel in Jazlyn.
God Bless you...
Lora

Lyssa Sauer
06-19-2007, 02:11 PM
April thanks for sharing your beautiful angel with us. She has brighten heaven with her presents. I am sorry you are here but I am glad you have joined the family here. Hugs and Prayers sent your way. Lyssa

carissa13
06-19-2007, 05:10 PM
April
thank you for sharing your story of your sweet little girl! And it made me so happy to read of your time together, you are so blessed to have that time. And good for you for getting that second opinion, I wanted to slap that first doctor after reading what he told you. It scares me to think that some people let a doctor bully them into making a decision about their unborn child in a blink of an eye. It's not just a baby you are carrying, it's your heart in there. I've had to endure some of those "bad" doctors but did as you did and found a doctor that was wonderful.

jaiew
06-19-2007, 06:59 PM
thank you for sharing her with us she is just beautiful

Lindzy Foster
06-20-2007, 04:44 PM
April,
Thank you for sharing your precious Jazlyn's story with us, she is beautiful...im so sorry for your loss...she has a beautiful name, our daughters middle name was Hope as well, im sorry for the horrible treatment you received from that doctor, we had one like that as well who tried to encourage us to abort, but so glad that you found such a wonderful nurse to care for your daughter and family....i hope you find some peace and comfort here with us...
Lindzy