Options

When they told us that our baby boy had a positive test for trisomy 18, they gave us 2 options:

1. "Early induction"...meaning we could have the baby right away.
2. Continue the pregnancy
We didn't even think about these 2 options.  There was only 1 option for us.  

We know that God created this life and that it is not up to us when his mortal life ends.  We know, very well, his life could end before we deliver him, but it not our right to decide if this happens or not.

Our "plan" is to continue the pregnancy.  They are going to have us come in for ultrasounds every 4 weeks to assess his growth.  If his growth drops  below a certain percentile it is worrisome because it would be more likely that he would die in utero. If his growth drops, we will reevaluate the need to deliver.  The purpose in delivering early would be to spend some time with him as opposed to having a stillbirth. Our next ultrasound is scheduled for the 31st.  We will keep you updated. 

By the way, his growth was right on target  at his last ultrasound : )