Baby McDonald's Fund

Jeremy and I were thrilled to learn we would become parents in April 2014.

During routine prenatal testing in November 2013, we learned that our little girl was suffering from a severe neural tube defect. After several follow-ups, the initial diagnosis was confirmed.

We now know that our daughter suffers from meningomyelocele, the most severe type of spina bifida, where a very large sac of spinal cord and tissue are outside the body. In addition, her spine is splayed beginning around the top lumbar vertebrae, meaning the vertebrae themselves are split from the spinal cord. Most concerning is that the doctor has been unable to find the baby's cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls motor skills and some cognitive function. This, combined with the severity of the spinal defects, makes for the poorest quality of life outcome, if she were to survive the stress of birth.

Any donations will be used for medical bills and travel funds. We truly appreciate each and every positive thought and kind word that we have been the recipient of over this journey. Thank you for being so supportive during this difficult time in all three of our lives.