My name is Angela Ray. I'm not one to get on social media and ask for help but I am begging anyone who can to please pray hard and share this post in hopes that others will see it and pray as well. My daughter Hannah and her Fiancee Ian suffered a miscarriage last September. They were so looking forward to welcoming their beautiful Daughter Willow into the world this September when they received the most Devastating news no parents want to hear. The baby has hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 50-80 chance of survival and a lifespan of only 20-30 years after 3 successful heart surgeries. A decade ago without the technology no one with this diagnosis survived. God is control. I have faith that with continued technology my Granddaughter will be a fighter and survive. I was faced with this fear when Hannah was an infant. I was told Drs. We're 80 percent sure she would have open heart surgery for her heart defect. I was anointed at church and kept my faith and the Drs said they were then 80 percent sure she would not have to have the surgery. Thank God she is my miracle. She was anointed for baby willow as well. I am also setting up this account because due to the circumstances Hannah was medically removed from her job. I just helped Ian get a job at my work place. He is not eligible for Family medical leave or paternity leave for 12 months after employment. They will have to go for immediate open heart surgery in Charlotte NC as soon as Willow is born. The stay can be as long as 6 weeks depending on recovery. We don't know what expenses they will have but I want them to be prepared. Thank you all so much for your support and prayers for our little fighter.

The following is from Hannah's Facebook:

This past Monday, I went to the OB for my 20-week ultrasound with a mix of excitement and anxiety. After experiencing a miscarriage last year, I had no idea what to expect, but I tried to keep a positive mindset, especially since I was about to see my beautiful baby. The ultrasound tech was amazing, explaining everything and reassuring me that things looked great—until she said something I never imagined I’d hear.

She gently asked, “Do you remember what your daughter’s ultrasound looked like?” I replied, “Kinda, not really, haha.” Then, I sensed something was off. She paused and said, “I’m so sorry to tell you this, but your baby has only the right side of her heart. It’s called hypoplastic left heart syndrome.”

That same day, I went to the high-risk clinic, where I met with 3 different doctors. They all confirmed the same diagnosis and discussed options, including abortion, explaining that in North Carolina, I have until 24 weeks to make that decision—which I firmly rejected. They talked about “quality of life” and the terrifying prospect of watching my baby struggle or not survive. It felt like a nightmare playing on repeat in my mind.

I know some may judge my choice to continue the pregnancy, but my baby is a fighter, just like so many others with HLHS. I refuse to let a doctor’s opinion dictate our journey. Instead, I’m committed to supporting my daughter, just as my parents did for me when I faced potential open-heart surgery as an infant—surgery I ultimately didn’t need.

I believe in her strength, and together, we will face whatever challenges come our way God willing