Shannon started bleeding at 16 weeks pregnant and was told that she was probably having a miscarriage. She did not miscarry but was put on bedrest and continued to bleed for 10 more weeks. At 26 weeks her water broke, and pre-term labor started. When her sweet little baby boy was 3 days old, they were told that his organs were not developing and were given the option to keep him on the machines, but he would not have a life or to take him off the machines.
Shannon was 19 years old and it was a very hard decision to make at such a young age. The decision was made to turn off the machines and we held him until he passed. I was in complete shock, I totally shut down and blamed my husband. I was so scared and did not want to go through another pregnancy. The whole pregnancy was awful from severe morning sickness which ended up with hospital visits, the bleeding and then the loss. I had a really hard time with the grief and my family did not respect my time to grieve. I had to push them away so I could grieve the death of my son.
Shannon's words of advice and encouragement: You must do what is right for yourself and do not let people influence you. Seek out the right doctor and get a second opinions. Find people that are supportive when you are ready. Do what is right for you and do not let others talk you into things that you do not feel comfortable with.
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