Baby Moran happily and peacefully spent a little over 40 weeks in the safety of Shannon's womb. Unfortunately, it was not meant to go beyond that. On Sunday, Shannon's water broke, and with it came hemorraging that led her to the hospital via ambulance. The baby lost too much blood too quickly, and did not have a heartbeat by the time they got to the hospital. Shannon delivered a beautiful baby boy on Sunday afternoon, Liam Jordan, 6lbs 7oz, with great thick reddish hair. I had the honor of meeting him briefly and wow did he look perfect. It is strange thinking back to Shannon holding him, and yet it didn't seem strange at the time, it just felt like the right thing to do to be with them. And now they are home with very empty hearts. I can't even fathom how Jory and Shannon are feeling or coping right now, because, as just a good friend, I feel like absolute crap. I can't sleep (which is rare for me) and can't stop thinking about what an unfair situation this has become. It is always said that things happen for a reason, but I sure can't accept that right now. My prayers for strength and hope go out to the Morans and the Keenans. I am reassured that they have a very strong support system. Sorry for the dismal post, but I just had to say it all.
The condidion that caused all of this from what I can understand is called velamentous cord insertion and is a complete fluke. Still not fair. And donations can be made in Liam's honor to the photography service that took pictures of Liam in the hospital. Caution, the website for the photography is sad in itself.
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Hi,
My name is Jennifer Munson and I am a Director and the Secretary for the International Vasa Previa Foundation. I've read your blog and it sounds like Shannon might have also had vasa previa. I invite you to find out more about the condition at www.ivpf.org. Vp is a condition in which a fetal blood vessel from the placenta or umbilical cord crosses the entrance to the birth canal, beneath the baby. Velamentous Insertion of the Cord is part of vasa previa. Left undiagnosed, Liam didn't have a chance. Only diagnosis and proper management can save these babies. My son, Colton, is one of them.
We have a FANTASTIC support group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vasa_Previa/
Anyone experiencing VCI or VP can join. You, Shannon, are all invited. It's comforting to talk to people who have experienced the exact same condition.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of sweet Liam. I hope to hear from you soon.
In deep sorrow,
Jennifer Munson, Secretary IVPF
Mom to Colton, Vasa Previa survivor
http://www.vasaprevia.org/stories/survivors/JenniferMunson.htm
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