Zion and family photos.
"although it's only 10 days, it's a whole life." This is not a love affair between lovers, but an exclamation from a netizen to an unhappy baby boy.
according to the daily mail and other media 7 reports, the American baby boy sion was not born, his parents were told by the doctor, he is likely to be unable to be born, even if the birth may only live for 10 days. However, his parents did not give up hope, and finally Zion came to the world, and in the warmth of his family's love, he left the only 10 days in his life.
parents want
to give the sick a chance to come to the world
young couples in Illinois, American Robin and josi have been looking forward to the birth of their fifth sons. In the 20 week of gestation, they learned a terrible news that their unborn son, Zion, had 18 trisomy syndrome. He was likely to be unable to be born, and even if he was born, he could only live for 10 days.
after learning of this sad news, the couple did not give up hope and still looked forward to the birth of their son. As long as their sons live one day, they will spend every day with him happily. Robin said, "our choice is always life, and we have to give him an opportunity to come to this world."
it is reported that trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder, also known as Edwards syndrome. The reason for Edwards's syndrome is the presence of third chromosomes in Eighteenth sets of chromosomes in fetal or infant cells. The survival rate of patients is very low, and about half of them will die. Such chromosomal diseases can lead to many diseases after birth, which directly threaten the infant's life. Most of the newly born babies die within a month of birth, only 20% of the babies can survive for two months, and only 5%-10% can survive for more than 1 years. The main cause of death is asphyxia and abnormal heart.
warm scene
four brothers to light a candle for him to celebrate his birth all week
although the doctor once said tin an "not adapted to life", it is likely to die. But in January 11th, Zion miraculously was born, weighing only 2 kilograms. Robin and josi were delighted and even gratifying to welcome their son. But doctors warn that Zion is born with a heart defect and will not live long in the world. It may be only 10 days.
the couple and their four young sons cherish every moment together with Zion. Although Zion does not look good, they never give up hope. Zion was even brought home to spend some days with his parents and his brother. They bathed him and wrote on the little sign, "we love you, Zion!" They kissed Zion everyday, talked to him and smiled at him. After a week of birth in Zion, they gave Zion his first birthday. The four brothers surrounded the baby in the baby's clothes, and lit the candles on the cake and made a wish for him. The scene was very warm.
in January 21, 2014, Zion went through his short life in a loving home. Robin said, "although Zion has only lived for 10 days in the world, we cherish every moment with the baby. The departure of Zion is calm and perfect. Josh and I stayed around Zion for hours, until finally we had to say goodbye.