Support Sadie Linscott : Navigating Trisomy 18
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This is Amy. She is my Best Friend. She is the strongest woman I know.
I have created this GoFundMe account in hopes of helping Amy and her husband, Brad, navigate this unexpected journey called : Trisomy 18.
Brad and Amy Linscott are residents of Fort Mill, South Carolina. They are the proud parents of a bright and beautiful little girl named Skylar, who just turned 2.
Amy and I met 10 years ago, while working in the Hospitality industry. We instantly became friends and over the years Amy has become my sister. We are just THAT close. We have laughed together and we have cried together. We have supported one another through a decade of life up's and down's. But never were we prepared to face the journey ahead.
Amy had always hoped and prayed for a large family. To her and Brad's surprise, they were thrilled to learn Amy was pregnant with their second child this past June.
Such an unexpected blessing. God, Amy was so happy! I can remember the smile on her face when she first told me the news. I could hear it in her voice every time I spoke with her after. Her prayers had been answered.
In wanting to share and celebrate the great news with her family she planned a trip to visit her brother in Denver, CO. By this time Amy was past the threshold of unknown, and potential miscarriage, women wait for to tell friends and family. Or so we all thought. 
Photo taken by Amy's sister in law while in Denver. "Brave Faces"
When Amy, Brad and Skylar arrived in Denver - they got the call. What was supposed to be a week long celebration turned into heart ache.
Amy’s obstetrician delivered devastating news that her prenatal genetic testing confirmed that their future child was to be diagnosed with Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome.
According to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, “Trisomy 18 is a condition which is caused by an error in cell division, known as meiotic disjunction. When this happens, instead of the normal pair, an extra chromosome 18 results (a triple) in the developing baby and disrupts the normal pattern of development in significant ways that can be life-threatening, even before birth. A Trisomy 18 error occurs in about 1 out of every 2,500 pregnancies in the United States and 1 in 6,000 live births. The numbers of total births is much higher because it includes significant numbers of stillbirths that occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. The developmental issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with more medical complications (than Downs Syndrome) that are more potentially life-threatening in the early months and years of life. Studies have shown that only 50 percent of babies who are carried to term will be born alive and approximately 10 percent of Trisomy 18 babies may survive to their first birthdays.” (www.trisomy18.org).
Amy and Brad did not know what to expect with such a diagnosis. Would they carry full term? If so, would they be able to spend at least SOME amount of time with their beautiful little girl? The questions were endless, and so were the unknowns.
Amy and Brad joined hands with parents in a few support groups to gain better understanding of the journey they were now facing, including 'Be Not Afraid' (www.benotafraid.net) and 'Isaiah's Promise'(www.isaiahspromise.net) for families carrying to term after a severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis.
Amy is now well into her third trimester of pregnancy. Together, her and Brad have endured dozens of doctor and specialist appointments and overcome many roadblocks through this unique pregnancy journey.
Sadie Catherine Linscott is due to be born on February 15, 2019.
We are all praying for the miracle of live birth and for Brad and Amy to have the ability to be able to spend as much time as possible with their daughter.
The Linscott’s team of medical specialists have already confirmed the following diagnoses for Sadie:
- Trisomy 18
- Fetal Myelomingocele (Spina Bifida)
- VSD and ASD (holes in her heart)
-Extra fluid on kidneys
- Multiple physical anomalies identified by ultrasound
Amy and Brad are already under a mountain of medical expenses and are also in the heartbreaking situation of having to plan for a funeral for their unborn child given these circumstances.
This GoFundMe account has been established to help support this wonderful family during an impossible time.
Every dollar counts and every share is immeasurable - The Linscotts and I will be forever grateful for any contribution you can make in the aid of this GoFundMe campaign.
Sincerely,
Jamie Bingham
On behalf of Brad and Amy Linscott
This is Amy. She is my Best Friend. She is the strongest woman I know. I have created this GoFundMe account in hopes of helping Amy and her husband, Brad, navigate this unexpected journey called : Trisomy 18.
Brad and Amy Linscott are residents of Fort Mill, South Carolina. They are the proud parents of a bright and beautiful little girl named Skylar, who just turned 2.
Amy and I met 10 years ago, while working in the Hospitality industry. We instantly became friends and over the years Amy has become my sister. We are just THAT close. We have laughed together and we have cried together. We have supported one another through a decade of life up's and down's. But never were we prepared to face the journey ahead.
Amy had always hoped and prayed for a large family. To her and Brad's surprise, they were thrilled to learn Amy was pregnant with their second child this past June.
Such an unexpected blessing. God, Amy was so happy! I can remember the smile on her face when she first told me the news. I could hear it in her voice every time I spoke with her after. Her prayers had been answered.
In wanting to share and celebrate the great news with her family she planned a trip to visit her brother in Denver, CO. By this time Amy was past the threshold of unknown, and potential miscarriage, women wait for to tell friends and family. Or so we all thought. 
Photo taken by Amy's sister in law while in Denver. "Brave Faces"
When Amy, Brad and Skylar arrived in Denver - they got the call. What was supposed to be a week long celebration turned into heart ache.
Amy’s obstetrician delivered devastating news that her prenatal genetic testing confirmed that their future child was to be diagnosed with Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome.
According to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, “Trisomy 18 is a condition which is caused by an error in cell division, known as meiotic disjunction. When this happens, instead of the normal pair, an extra chromosome 18 results (a triple) in the developing baby and disrupts the normal pattern of development in significant ways that can be life-threatening, even before birth. A Trisomy 18 error occurs in about 1 out of every 2,500 pregnancies in the United States and 1 in 6,000 live births. The numbers of total births is much higher because it includes significant numbers of stillbirths that occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. The developmental issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with more medical complications (than Downs Syndrome) that are more potentially life-threatening in the early months and years of life. Studies have shown that only 50 percent of babies who are carried to term will be born alive and approximately 10 percent of Trisomy 18 babies may survive to their first birthdays.” (www.trisomy18.org).
Amy and Brad did not know what to expect with such a diagnosis. Would they carry full term? If so, would they be able to spend at least SOME amount of time with their beautiful little girl? The questions were endless, and so were the unknowns.
Amy and Brad joined hands with parents in a few support groups to gain better understanding of the journey they were now facing, including 'Be Not Afraid' (www.benotafraid.net) and 'Isaiah's Promise'(www.isaiahspromise.net) for families carrying to term after a severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis.
Amy is now well into her third trimester of pregnancy. Together, her and Brad have endured dozens of doctor and specialist appointments and overcome many roadblocks through this unique pregnancy journey.
Sadie Catherine Linscott is due to be born on February 15, 2019.
We are all praying for the miracle of live birth and for Brad and Amy to have the ability to be able to spend as much time as possible with their daughter.
The Linscott’s team of medical specialists have already confirmed the following diagnoses for Sadie:
- Trisomy 18
- Fetal Myelomingocele (Spina Bifida)
- VSD and ASD (holes in her heart)
-Extra fluid on kidneys
- Multiple physical anomalies identified by ultrasound
Amy and Brad are already under a mountain of medical expenses and are also in the heartbreaking situation of having to plan for a funeral for their unborn child given these circumstances.
This GoFundMe account has been established to help support this wonderful family during an impossible time.
Every dollar counts and every share is immeasurable - The Linscotts and I will be forever grateful for any contribution you can make in the aid of this GoFundMe campaign.
Sincerely,
Jamie Bingham
On behalf of Brad and Amy Linscott
Organizer and beneficiary
Jamie Bingham
Organizer
Charlotte, NC
Amy Linscott
Beneficiary