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Emma Jamilyah |
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January 5, 2010 |
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Raleigh, NC - Trisomy 13 translocation |
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Update: 7-2-10
Emma was seen by a pediatric opthalmologist on
5/19. She was diagnosed with large iris colobomas which probably
means that she has little to no vision. At least that's what the
doctor said, but I know a man that can heal the blind... :-) I
have published a few journals detailing my feelings and experiences
as a trisomy mommy.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/803976/bettina_roberts_flood.html
Bettina
5-20-2010
Hi all. I am Emma Jamilyah Flood. I was born January 5, 2010 (on
my parents' anniversary!) and I have trisomy 13 translocation. My
parents had no clue what that was, or that I had it until 5 days
after I was born. I was born with a sacrococcygeal teratoma, and it
caused me lots of pain. But the doctors said there was no reason
...to remove it because I wasn't going to live long anyway. But God
knew better. He placed so many angels and prayers around me.
After two months of being home with my parents, they decided to
pursue the surgery, and on March 12, 2010, I went through 9 and a
half hours of surgery to remove the teratoma, along with a few other
minor issues. Through the grace of God, I am ALIVE and WELL! No more
pain! I am more than likely blind, and of course, there are some
developmental delays, but aside from my occasional apnea, the
doctors say I am really healthy! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! I love my
mommy and daddy, and my big brother Jody.
I am so glad that
God has allowed me to spend this time with my family. No matter how
long I am here, I will continue to let God use me to bless others
through my testimony.
Bettina Flood
bjroberts417@yahoo.com
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Submitted 5-20-2010 |
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