Elliott’s Story

Site created on August 22, 2020

Quick overview: 
-at 20 weeks gestation we found out that Elliott is missing his right forearm
-my bloodwork was screened for genetic disorders and Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) was detected
-ultrasound revealed Elliott is very small (3rd percentile) with other abnormalities being detected
-combining the evidence from the bloodwork and ultrasound, we were advised to expect Elliott to have Trisomy 18
Here's a quick overview of what that means https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/trisomy-18

Newest Update

September 20, 2020

Journal entry by Danielle Stammer —

We have been surrounded by love.  Wow.  What an amazing group of people we are blessed to know.  We held Elliott's funeral tonight, and honestly...it was beautiful.  I was given space to cry and think and laugh and be encouraged and eat cookies! 
https://youtu.be/pOz-msh7Udk (here's the link to the service for those who wanted to come but couldn't.)

Jesus, thank you for the community of great people you've given us.  I am overwhelmed by love.
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