[martilynne]

The couple that made this youtube video 99 baloons was on the today show this morning. Whenever I see anything about trisomy 18 it makes me break down. This little boy lived for 99 days and this couple celebrated every day he was alive. When he died they released 99 balloons, one for every day he was alive.

It is so touching. I wish I could've been that strong. What if I could've had 99 days with my Lilly? Whenever I see this video I think about the decision that we made and second guess myself just for a second. I do believe that we made the right choice and yes we made that choice after I saw this video for the first time.

This morning on the Today show this couple was there with their two children they've had since Elliot. Their youngest, a boy, is almost 99 days old. It gave me hope that we too can someday have healthy children, hopefully the first in Dec. I hope we are as lucky as them even though we didn't make the same decision...

[Isabelle]

Oh Marti, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out. What an amazing couple, an amazing little boy and a wonderful story.

Ouchie..my throat hurts from holding back my sobs.

Thanks for sharing. I'd like to share this on my PR. It's a beautiful story of Elliot.

[BigGrin]

What an extraordinary and breath taking video. Now I need to go wash my tear stained face.

[Natalie_Snow]

Oh such a sad video thank you for sharing. I am sure you made the right choice. {HUGS}

[ldovey83]

This is such a sad video.. I love the strength they showed and how they still praised God.. What an inspiration.. Thanks for sharing this.

[EVY&EGYsMommy]

I've seen this before...bawled my eyes out!!!

Marti...the choice you made was not made because you were weak. There is no right or wrong thing to do in the situation you were in and neither one makes you a stronger, weaker, better, worse, human being. You were faced with a tragic and traumatic choice. Regardless of which road one chooses to travel in your situation, each road is paved with heartache, pain, and what-if's.

I think what you did was brave. You saved that little soul from the suffering on Earth. And now you have a beautiful Angel to watch over your little bean.

Katie

[tobi4]

Marti, as I read your post, I was thinking almost exactly what Katie just said.
I think you are so strong, for being able to make the decision you did. And as I told you before, I think you did exactly the right thing for you. Having to make that decision, weighing both sides, I do not for even one second believe that you didnt do exactly what you believed to be right. I support you, as so many others do.
As Katie said, you saved that little soul from the suffering on Earth. I truly believe that. I know that you will be blessed with beautiful healthy little babies. From the very bottom of my heart. ~~hugs~~

[martilynne]

Katie and Tobi, thank you so much. I am balling reading your responses. It means so much to me...

[EVY&EGYsMommy]

You are welcome Marti Anytime!