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baby with no kidneys

My names Kayla and I'm 6 months pregnant with my 3rd little Angel I have 2 girls so I really wanted a boy at my 20 week sonogram they seen some problems they ran tests and about a week later I found out he was a boy and they were wrong about what they thought he has but they were still concerned on Friday June 19th I found out my baby had no kidneys and because of that his fluids were low and his lungs were not growing they injected fluids but said he would not make it that he would die at birth his dad left n I'm all alone I have my sister but nobody who truly understands what's it's like to be facing the loss of a child n I'm so depressed I don't wanna get out of bed I'm trying to stay strong for my girls but idk what to do I cry all the time and I'm scared for my due date to come because it's the day they say my baby's gonna die is there anyway he can live could they be wrong I pray to God but my faith in him is starting to run low idk what to do I don't think I can handle the loss of my baby boy I've decided to name his jace Allen after his grandpa who is in heaven
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14698633 tn?1437060650
Hi kaylaj17 is you need someone to talk to I'm hear for you.
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There is a way if his kidneys develop before delivery. Or at least his body develops at least a part of the renal system to constitute a possible transplant.

The real challenge however is, how would a baby handle such stress?.
All the best.
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535822 tn?1443976780
I am so sorry this is happening and would like to ask what the Doctors have told you, the prognosis ..?I can only imagine how hard it is to possibly lose a child .and I see you have a strong faith so praying would help you a alot..
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