Heartbreaking goodbye to baby Waylon

Update: A Heartbreaking Goodbye to Baby Waylon

It is with heavy hearts that we share this update on Abby’s journey. Yesterday, she and Zach made the hardest decision any parent could face, prioritizing both her safety and the hope of meeting their son Waylon alive. Today, Abby and Zach got to say both hello and goodbye to sweet baby Waylon. He passed away peacefully in Abby’s arms, surrounded by love and strength.

The past few days have been unimaginably challenging. Due to the complications of Waylon’s condition, Abby faced increasing risks with each passing week. His head had already grown to the size of a full-term baby, despite Abby only being 32 weeks along, leading her doctors to recommend a C-section for the safest possible delivery. This difficult decision was made with love, aiming to give Abby and Zach the chance to hold their baby alive and to protect Abby from the risks of a natural birth in these circumstances.

Abby and Zach are now navigating the unimaginable grief of losing their son while facing the physical recovery from a C-section. This journey has taken an incredible toll on them, not only emotionally but also financially. Abby has been on bed rest, unable to work, and the medical expenses continue to grow alongside the costs of supporting their family and honoring Waylon’s memory.

We are humbly asking for your continued support during this fragile time. Every donation helps Abby and her family manage the financial strain, allowing them to focus on healing and taking time to grieve without the overwhelming stress of financial burden. Please consider donating and sharing their story to provide the support and compassion they so deeply need.

Thank you for standing with Abby, Zach, and their children as they navigate this heartbreaking chapter. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to them.

Help Abby and Zach in Their Time of Heartbreak and Need

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

Our dear friend, Abby, a devoted nurse and mother of three, is facing an unimaginable journey. After suffering two heartbreaking miscarriages, Abby is now carrying a baby boy, Waylon, who has been diagnosed with a rare and terminal genetic disorder known as Meckel-Gruber syndrome. This condition means that if Waylon is born alive, his time with us will be tragically brief.

Despite being given the heartbreaking option to terminate the pregnancy, Abby has chosen to carry Waylon for as long as possible, wanting to give him all the love she can in the short time they have together. She believes that every moment of his life, no matter how brief, deserves to be cherished.

To add to the difficulty, Abby has been hospitalized twice in recent weeks due to complications with placenta previa, leading to dangerous bleeding. As the primary earner in her family, Abby is now on intermittent bed rest, trying to care for her three very young children while enduring physical and emotional pain, all while preparing for the devastating loss of Waylon.

Her loving husband, Zach, has been her unwavering rock during this time, but this journey has placed an overwhelming financial strain on their family. Between medical bills, time off work, and the daily costs of caring for their children, the burden is immense.

We are asking for your help to ease the financial pressure on Abby and Zach as they face this incredibly challenging time. The funds raised will help cover medical bills, household expenses, and provide Abby the time she needs to heal physically and emotionally without the added stress of financial worry.

Abby’s strength and love for her family are an inspiration to everyone who knows her. Please, if you can, consider donating to support this beautiful family. Any amount, no matter how small, will make a difference. Even if you’re unable to donate, sharing this page would mean the world to them.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support, your prayers, and your kindness. Let’s help give Abby, Zach, their children, and sweet baby Waylon the love and care they so deeply deserve during this heartbreaking time.