NRL Star Anthony Watmough and his wife Elle has been delivered some tragic news about the fate of their unborn child.
It’s every expectant parent’s worst nightmare.
Crippled with endometriosis since the age of 16, Elle Watmough, wife to NRL star Anthony Watmough began IVF treatment at just 23 years of age.
For three long years, the couple have been dreaming of holding a precious baby of their own in their arms and had almost given up hope when miraculously Elle fell pregnant with their last frozen embryo earlier this year.
The couples excitement continued as Ms Watmough received 10 perfect ultrasounds and was pleased to learn that she had less than a 2 percent chance of miscarrying.
It was a dream come true, until the couple were delivered heart breaking news; their baby girl was carrying Trisomy 18 – a rare and in most cases, fatal condition. “There is no cure for this abnormality,” Elle wrote. “Unlike Down syndrome where a baby can lead a somewhat happy life, babies with Trisomy 18 will die.”
All the couple can do is wait anxiously and make an incredibly difficult decision as to how they will proceed with the pregnancy.
The best/worst day of our life. For those that follow our journey Elle and I found out we are expecting a baby girl, however we also found out that she may have Trisomy 18, news that shattered us. Full story on Elle’s blog. We are hoping for a miracle for our baby girl. elleandanthony.blogspot.com A photo posted by awatmough (@awatmough) on
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Anthony & Elle my prayers are with you .. Trisomy 18 looks like has touched a lot of families .. Could I please share my thoughts. I went full term not knowing I was carrying a trisomy 18 baby ... going through the pregnancy fulfilling my dream to have a little girl our princess that was complementing our beautiful family . After birth 3 days later after having a Caesarian my beautiful little girl was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 due to some breathing difficulties.. My dreams and family was shattered in one minute of all the doctors and counsellors telling me she won't survive the next few hours... Anthony and Elle I also was given the option not to medically intervene with her health because they know these angels don't survive. I had beautiful 3 months with my angel Chloe. I would never change or give up any of it I truly cherish the 3 beautiful months I had . Who am I to intervene and make decisions we know trisomy 18 babies do not survive . If I had the choice through my pregnancy I would still take on the 3 months with her , I held her fed her , bathed and loved her ,,, and gave ultimately all the love an angel can be given ... Hard yes 13 years later I live to remember my angel every single day a child I had to bury and live with the pain for the rest of my life. But hey God gave her to me and took her away when he was ready she wasn't mine to intervene in a life ... Please remember my experience ... Both myself and friends and family have learnt something from my experience one day possibly we will know the why !!! God bless stay strong . Please inbox me on Facebook lily Tadros if at all I can assist