Five weeks ago we first heard the news that there was a 9/10 chance that our baby boy would have Down Syndrome. We did follow up tests that confirmed he would have that extra 21st chromosome. We are so grateful for all the love and encouragement we all feel. Here is the message we shared with all our family and friends:
We wanted to share some unexpected news with y'all.
We have learned (after much testing) that our sweet baby boy, due September 1, 2021, has Down syndrome. Approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
We feel as if an angel is joining our family and we are asking for all your love, support, and prayers for the healthiest pregnancy, delivery, and baby. We will keep you updated about any issues that may come up and when our baby boy, Jacob Thomas Shillig II, arrives.
Please feel free to share your personal connections to down syndrome with us.
18 weeks 4 days pregnant.
We have a fetal echocardiogram on Tuesday (tomorrow).
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