Our son was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 five days after birth. We were told he probably would live for two months--no more. He has managed to defy the odds placed against him. Zane is now ten.
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”
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Trisomy 18
Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal condition that occurs in 1 in 7000 births. It typically proves fatal for children within the first year of life. Fewer than 10% live to celebrate their first birthdays.
Susan is a YA and Adult contemporary novelist, as well as an advocate for social change. Her essays have been published both nationally and regionally, including a brief stint in The Daily Beast. She lives in the Southwest with her family.
Zane is as daft as I am.
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Love, love, love this miracle boy!
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