#pregnancy problems trigger

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Possibly some very triggering content below the cut. I’m sorry.

Do not continue reading if you are affected by: pregnancy, pregnancy problems, loss of a child, termination of a pregnancy (for purely medical reasons)

You all might remember me posting about my brother having a baby. And the fact that things weren’t quite right with the baby. A lot has happened since I posted that. 

I’ve fallen in love with the little boy growing inside of my brother’s girlfriend. I’ve seen his face on an ultrasound and he looks just like my brother. He has a name. He’s a tiny little person.

We found out right before Thanksgiving that something was going on with his brain. They spent all day yesterday at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for testing. The results were not good. 

The baby’s brain is all there, but it’s disintegrating and all mushed together because there’s fluid in his head that just keeps reproducing itself. His brain stopped developing really early on and it’s not separated into lobes or sections like it should be. Because of the fluid, his head is measuring bigger than it should be (she’s 22 weeks and 3 days, he’s measuring at 24 weeks), and to carry to full term would put his life and her life at risk and possibly make her unable to have kids for the rest of her life. If she would carry to full term and deliver him, he likely wouldn’t survive the birthing process, and if he did, he would feel all the pressure and pain in his head. He wouldn’t be able to swallow because he doesn’t really have a bottom jaw. His ears are low, basically sitting on his neck, also because he doesn’t have the jaw. He’d spend his whole life on breathing and feeding tubes if they chose to keep him alive.

In Pennsylvania, it’s illegal to terminate a pregnancy after 23 weeks and 6 days. They’ve basically already made the decision to terminate the pregnancy because the life the baby will live will be one of suffering and pain. She’s 22 weeks and 3 days pregnant. The baby will be gone in a week. 

This is my nephew, Maverick Daniel, who will never be born into this world, and who already has a huge spot in my heart.

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I don’t know if y’all are the praying type or positive vibers or what, but whatever you do, please, please, send some of that in the direction of my family. I’m putting some rather triggering stuff below the cut; please don’t read if you are upset by pregnancy, pregnancy problems, potential loss of a child (born or unborn). 

My brother’s girlfriend is five months pregnant. She went in for a check up and ultrasounds yesterday and posted a pretty ominous status on facebook that said “please pray for Maverick!” (That’s the baby’s name.) I texted my mom and asked if the baby was okay, and she said she’d call me when they got home. 

She called me and told me that the baby is missing over half of his brain. His chin is essentially nonexistent and he has a facial deformity so bad that if he stops breathing once he’s born, they won’t be able to resuscitate him. If he makes it through the birth and the cleaning and the check up and all of that, they told us he’s only going to live for a year, at the most. 

Taylor (my brother’s girlfriend - I know, it’s weird for me too) is going for a second opinion at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on December 4th, and obviously we’re all hoping and praying for the best, but we know how bleak the outcome might be. Please, please, please pray or toss out some good vibes or energy or whatever it is that you do and believe. We just had the gender reveal party for this baby four days ago, and now we’re all coping with the news that the baby might not live. We’re all super emotional and I’m doing my damndest to stay strong for my brother and his girlfriend, but it’s hard when an innocent baby is involved. 

If anyone is interested, I will try to continue posting updates under the tag #Baby Maverick. Thank you, and I appreciate you all <3 

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Click here to support Funds to help our son Maverick organized by Team Mav

Hello our names are Taylor and Daniel. We had recently found out that we were having a son. We have decided to name him Maverick Daniel. Dec

My brother and his girlfriend have set up a gofundme for their baby boy. I know it’s the holiday season and everyone is tight on money this time of year, but every dollar helps. If you can’t provide monetarily, please continue to life my family up in prayer or send your good vibes and positive energy in our direction. Signal boosting is greatly appreciated as well.

Thank you ♥️