Roary Arielle Washington

We would like you all to meet Roary Arielle Washington. She is due July 7, 2018 (mommy and daddy's wedding anniversary). On February 27, 2018 we went to our routine prenatal appointment and received news that my quad screen results came back 4 times abnormal. The quad screen is a blood test that can tell you whether your baby is at an increased risk for certain problems. The conditions it screens for are Down syndrome and trisomy 18, which are chromosomal abnormalities, as well as neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Our doctor referred us to a specialist who would give us an ultrasound to rule out or confirm the results of the screening and tell us what condition our baby could have or be at risk for. On March 1, 2018 we met the specialist and had our ultrasound done. We were told that our baby has a very rare condition called Anencephaly, meaning that our baby will be born with an underdeveloped brain and an incomplete skull, and that she will not survive. We were given the option to end our pregnancy at 21weeks or to continue full term. We decided to go full term. Sad to say that at our most  recent appointment we were told that we couldn't go full term. The doctor said that carrying her is effecting my health and could cause major problems or death for me during delivery at full term and that we would need to schedule for me to give birth to her 3 to 4 months early. We were preparing to have 3 to 4 months to save the money we need for her memorial service but now we have only weeks. We are asking that if you could give something in order to help us lay our princess to rest we would really appreciate it. If you can't all we ask is for you to keep us in your hearts and prayers as we go through this difficult time. We thank you all and Roary we LOVE you with all our hearts.