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This was the most devastating week of my life. We had our 20 week ultrasound and discovered that our baby's brain had not developed, and that it would likely die before it was born and would only live a few hours if carried to term. We terminated the pregnancy.
We intended to have the procedure at UofL hospital, but that was not possible, so we had it at EMW Women's Center. The people who work there are incredible, but the experience was harrowing. And the @LouClinicEscort group is made up of angels.
One horrifying wrinkle in this world-shattering situation was that SB 9, the fetal heartbeat bill, was poised to pass on Thursday. If it had, we wouldn't have been able to have the procedure at all. While our daughter had no brain and a malformed spine, she had a heartbeat.
There is so much to this story that infuriates me, and we are in so much grief, but it is nice to know in the midst of this that we are loved by so many. We are trying to focus on the many things that are good about our lives. Be good to each other.
One last thing: I've said it reflexively many times, but the reality of "trust women and their doctors" doesn't truly sink in until you are looking at the malformed brain of the child you conceived via fertility treatments and hear "now we need to talk about some legal questions"
Very sorry to hear that, Robert. I wish you both strength and love.
My goodness, my heart breaks for you and your family. My thoughts are with y'all.
I have known at least three people who have faced anencephaly in the past five years. So devastating. 
to you, and thank you for sharing.
I am so incredibly sorry, Robert.
All my best to you and your family.
I was community chaplain to a labour and delivery ward for a few years. I am so sorry for your loss, and pray for healing and wholeness for you and those who love you.
Thank you for your work. We had the chaplain come in and do a naming ceremony for our twins because they were born too early to ‘count’ as real people
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