The Confirmation of Trisomy 18

Posted by Geraldine

That same day in SCBU, we had a meeting with various medical staff. From memory, there were about six people present, including nurses and consultants.

I recollect the mood being very sombre, and before any of the team spoke, I think Glenn and I realized they had something very serious to tell us.

We were then told, very gently and sympathetically, by a consultant, that the test results confirmed the suspicions, and Keren did have Trisomy 18. The conversation following this is very much a blur, I just remember feeling very numb, and although we had just been given this news, God helped us to accept it, and calmly trust His way.

We were given some literature about Trisomy 18, which we put aside, to read later.

Life-limiting Condition

Trisomy 18 is a life-limiting condition, but aren’t all our lives limited? “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14

We knew that she was still in God’s hands, and as all our days are numbered, so were Keren’s, and only God knew how many she had left, with us.

Humanly speaking it was difficult not knowing how long we had with Keren, and when this troubled us, we were reminded to cast all our cares upon Him, for He careth for us.

Physically, I was still very weak, at this stage, and so I was wheeled back to the Maternity Ward for a rest, and Glenn continued to watch over wee Keren.

More to follow soon.

November 28, 2007 | Filed Under Keren 

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2 Responses to “The Confirmation of Trisomy 18”

  1. Andrena McShane on December 9th, 2007 3:39 pm

    Geraldine and Glenn,

    It has been such a long time since we last spoke, i think the last time we spoke via telephone was after Kezia was born and now i read that she is 3 - how time fly’s - but after reading your website I just felt the need to send you a small note.

    Firstly, just to say what a wonderful thing that you are both doing and secondly that your website has truely touched me.

    As a mother i know and understand the lengths you would go to for your children. Although it is some months since you both lost your beautiful daughter but can i just pass on my condolances, since then you have never been far from my thoughts, i would often ask Gary about yous since he work’s with you, Glenn.

    How wonderful to think that through everything you’s have been through “..all things work together for good to them that love God…”

    May God bless you and keep you both in the days ahead.

    Thinking of you…Andrena (Gary McShane’s wife)

  2. Geraldine on December 10th, 2007 11:56 pm

    Hi Andrena!
    It is really lovely to hear from you…time does pass so quickly!
    Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement, it is good to know that God is in control, even when we are in situations which we don’t understand.

    By the way…we don’t know any other “Andrena” and we knew instantly who the message was from!

    Thank you…
    Geraldine and Glenn

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