Baby William Jason Wendt: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep pictures

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep pictures

All,

Here are pictures & a slideshow from Sandy Allen, the photographer that was there for me taking pictures when William was born. She works with the organization, Now I Lay me Down to Sleep – she was awesome. These pictures are all great. I do warn you that you will see all the emotions that we had during the delivery – so crying may happen. You will not see anything graphic, but you will see my bare thigh (you may not even notice) and the top part of my breast – just wanted to warn you. There are pictures of William of course. Sandy touched up the discoloration on his face so he does look different from the pictures some of you have seen already. She is sending me a CD with all the pictures & slideshow on them, so I can make copies of any of them if any of you would like. I also have pictures on Snapfish from Samantha & Crystal’s cameras if you would like to see those please email me back so I can give you access to see them.

Pictures
http://www.allaboutmephotography.com/gallery - click on William, password is “Wendt”

Slideshow – has songs, so you may want to turn music off if you are at work.
http://www.sandyallenphotography.com/wendt.html

Love to all,

Sara

3 comments:

CeliaApril 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Sara, Just found your blog and I am so touched by your strength to carry on in the midst of such challenges. You will be in my thoughts and prayers from this moment forward. I too am carrying a baby boy with anencephaly and know all to well the devastation that that diagnosis brings. But to have that in your situation....wow. So just know that you have touched my heart with your story.

BTW, I think William is perfectly handsome!! I love the slide show. Wonderfully done!
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CeliaApril 23, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Sara,
I was recently contacted by a mom who had an anencephalic child who created a website that I have a link to on my blog called anencephalie info (www.anencephalie-info.org)

Monika wants to know if she can add your blog to her web page for others. She has added mine as well as quite a few others that I follow and probably more. If you would be interested, please, please contact Monika at: webmaster@anencephalie-info.org

She would love to hear from you regardless. I hope you are doing well. Please know that I keep you in my prayers.
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AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM
I am sorry to here but i can relate to you because i lost my son 7 months ago.He was also still born but it was a NTD i was 24 weeks he was 14.2 oz and 11 in
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What is Anencephaly?

Anencephaly is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). The neural tube is a narrow sheath that folds and closes between the 3rd and 4th weeks of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without both a forebrain (the front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating area of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not covered by bone or skin. The infant is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as respiration (breathing) and responses to sound or touch may occur. The cause of anencephaly is unknown. There is no cure or standard treatment for anencephaly. The prognosis for individuals with anencephaly is extremely poor. If the infant is not stillborn, then he or she will usually die within a few hours or days after birth.