Chelsea's Birth Story-Zane's battle with Anencephaly. **Trigger Warning-Stillbirth**

Chelsea's world was turned upside down when she learned that her baby had anencephaly. She bravely shares how she coped with the many emotions and anxiety surrounding Zane's vaginal hospital birth. The reactions of medical providers, family, friends, and complete strangers has prompted her to share Zane's story with everyone she can. Still birth requires support, grieving, and strength; however, the impact his short life has had on so many others makes it all worth it for Chelsea!
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[@Heavyisthecrown]

“Even if we only got 2 minutes, that’s still two minutes with our baby” a parents love is so strong ❤ I am so sorry ❤ I’m so happy you got the time with him you did with him in your belly and to hold him after ❤

[@aijab5129]

Thank You for being so brave for sharing Your story and even more, deciding to struggle to meet Your precious boy, no matter what-You are amazing! Am sorry for what happened,what You went through...Had my angel girl lost in 23 weeks recently, she had very serious health issues -it is devastating, no matter, how much time passes..Sending lots of love and best wishes to You and Your family! ❤❤❤

[@DoctorNicole]

Thanks so much for these kind words for Chelsea 💜we are so sorry for your loss as well! The hole in your heart is irreplaceable! Praying for you as you heal!

[@chequitataylor6522]

God Bless you!!!

[@zannib6]

God bless you 🙏🏼 I can’t imagine... you’re a very strong woman! My oldest they gave me pitocin and it was rough! I also couldn’t get a spinal for the same reasons! I kept passing out as well so I understand... I’m so sorry🤗 what a beautiful baby he was ❤️🙏🏼 what a beautiful story 😇

[@DoctorNicole]

Thank you for your kind words for Chelsea! She is so brave for all that she went through and her willingness to share!

[@olivedog1880]

No one knows that they would do in this situation. I respect anyone decision to terminate or not to terminate. Hardest decision to ever have to make. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve had two miscarriages, which in the grandma scheme of things isn’t nearly as traumatizing. Chelsea is a beautiful person.

[@DoctorNicole]

I'm so sorry for your losses! All losses are extremely difficult! Thank you for your kind words for Chelsea!

[@olivedog1880]

@@DoctorNicole grand* scheme

[@griseldamoreno2081]

I recently had a similar story with my daughter being diagnosed with anencephaly

[@melindamccartney7563]

Your little boy was so so cute

[@DoctorNicole]

Thank you for your kind words supporting Chelsea! She is such a brave woman!

[@demarpalmer2264]

I am sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a child as well. I recommend this book, "Lessons from a Place of Pain" on Amazon. Its a good read and I am sure it will give you a extra dose of strength.

[@DoctorNicole]

We are so sorry for your loss as well :( thank you for the book recommendation

[@lisamarie6362]

Bless your little angel! 😇

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

The sound on this is terrible. I don't think I can make it 41 min.

[@DoctorNicole]

Thanks for the feedback. My editing and mics have definitely improved over the years, but always a challenging part of creating content

[@dianathompson8794]

The music is unnecessary...I couldn't finish watching

[@rexrover1]

The music is way too loud…. And all wrong.

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

Microphone is bad and too far away from it. And unnecessary music. Other than that. Sorry fir their loss

[@Goldenkathydog]

Ihr wart echt toll,wenn man Euch beobachtet

[@Goldenkathydog]

Ihr seit beide,unglaublich😢

[@202triciae]

young moms are watching stories about new borns and the loss you feel inside, before birth, I am a mom of 4 grown adults, and I now am watching videos of how to handle raising your 32 yr old youngest daughter only for her to take her own life from all those who loved and cared about her. I know I can't compare losing a baby to the loss due to suicide, a tragic death is no less painful, except we devoted and put so much of our love and care into those 32 years with Meghan, she was intelligent, accomplished, avid climber, hiker, and this happened just as covid hit March 2020, only to not say goodbye, not to hold her, I did get to kiss her 3 days later, but we also grieve for her older siblings who grieve in their way . its just pain all the way around, she had a husband , he grieves, his family, my family, the list goes on and on. In a way , your baby did not choose the way he died, and my daughter mental illness got in the way of her wanting to live, I wonder how she could even decide death was better. I have 32 years of precious memories, laughter, tears, my desire to have a grandchild by her, a bit selfish, would I trade her life for her life in mental pain and despair? NO, but oh how I wish she had said something so we could have rallied around her and get her help and help her see, it was not her only option.

[@DoctorNicole]

I’m so very sorry for your loss! While each loss is unique and comes with its own pain and grief, I think we can all agree that losing a child hurts so much more than words can describe. Praying for your family during an extremely difficult time 🙏

[@peterlawrence6815]

I'm really sorry to read this . I. Can't imagine.your pain. She was so young.

[@janetwest9308]

Please lose the music. It’s too loud and too distracting.

[@lindafarnham8994]

Interviewer: what’s with the right eyebrow and what is so funny?

[@Goldenkathydog]

Wie kann man,sich noch so präsentieren?

[@Goldenkathydog]

Woĺlt Ihr Euch präsentieren? Geht es noch, um das Baby?

[@Goldenkathydog]

Es geht,nur noch um !likes

[@andreah.d]

The audacity of her doctor. :( makes me thankful of my doctors that diagnosed my son’s diagnosis of anencephaly. He is my first baby, induction appointment is in two weeks. I’m currently 35 weeks and when we made the decision to keep our son after the diagnosis at 18 weeks our doctors respected us and never tried to talk us into termination.

[@DoctorNicole]

I'm so glad to hear you had a much more positive experience. Praying for you and your baby during this challenging time!

[@Goldenkathydog]

Dein Baby,hätte das nie gewollt

[@ag5amanda]

I’m no one to judge but it was obvious the baby was moving but not Ok. I’m sure it was a hard decision for you. I think I would’ve terminate the pregnancy to make it more humane for the baby and stop the suffering….so sorry for your loss 🤍🤍

[@DoctorNicole]

I’m so very thankful I’ve never been put in this position and had to make this decision myself-as it would be an extremely difficult place to be. I’m curious what makes you think the baby was suffering?

[@lisamarie6362]

Actually you are quite judgy.

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

😢💔🙏👼💖💖💖

[@Goldenkathydog]

Warum,macht man ,so etwas öffentlich?

[@Goldenkathydog]

Ihr macht..noch eine Show, daraus

[@rawescapes1940]

I just had my 1st baby and she has anencephaly 😢 And we're still trying to look for options to cure our baby 😢

[@DoctorNicole]

I'm so sorry for your pain! Sending hugs and blessings your families way!

[@lindademarco2640]

you cant cure this problem. a nurse 35 yrs.

[@missyann7588]

@@lindademarco2640 How about the part where they said there was a baby with this condition and he says some words and eats…IMO, anyone that believes ANY of that is delusional. I think she was referring to Jaxon Buell. He had NO quality of life. They chose to continue for their own selfish reasons. They used that child as a cash cow. They started the “Jaxon strong foundation” and didn’t use one cent of the money for their son or anyone else anyone else with that condition. They build a home, purchased luxury cars and both quit their jobs. It finally shut down when they were being investigated. Personally, I would terminate. I’ve watched videos of Jaxon. He would be “playing” with his toys with his mom in the background “oh he is having SO MUCH FUN! Good job buddy!” And the kid was literally seizing for 3 minutes straight. Also imo, anyone that continues these pregnancies only do so for their own selfish reasons. Because they certainly aren’t doing the child any favors.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

A fetus/ baby with anencephaly has no brain. You cannot fix that. That comment was three-years ago, and it actually seems inconsistent with reality. Aka lie.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

@@missyann7588I agree with you. 100%. Not-even 99%, but 100%

[@Goldenkathydog]

Schämt Euch

[@Goldenkathydog]

Ich könnte kotzen

[@Goldenkathydog]

Ich habe,keine Worte mehr,für so einen Dreck