Amanda Grace Phaneuf

Created by Jessica 16 years ago
Amanda was diagnosed at 20 weeks with a chromosome disorder called Triploidy. Her father and I were told that she was incompatible with life and was probably going to pass in the next few weeks. However she proved the doctors wrong and was with us for 14 more weeks!! That is why she got her nickname, Amazing Grace. The doctors could not figure out why she was still living. My husband and I felt her kicks frequently and for a while I thought maybe the doctors were wrong. Maybe Amanda would come out as healthy as could be! However on December 3, 2007 after not feeling Amanda's movements for a week I decided to call the doctor. Our worst fears were confirmed...Amanda's heart had stopped beating. I was induced that night and delivered our beautiful baby girl on Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 7:52 am. She was 1 pound, 11 ounces, and 13 inches long. She was perfect!! All ten toes and fingers, a nose like mommy and a precious little mouth. Even though we never got to meet her alive, the day that we got to spend with her will always be remembered as one of the best days of my life. I got to hold Amanda all day and show her how much I loved her. I know she is looking down on us from Heaven, I can feel her Spirit. We miss her so much, and she will never be forgotten.

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