Abby Jo
We were thrilled to find out we were pregnant again. It would be our third child. We already had two boys and really wanted a girl. Our ultrasound was normal and indicated it would be the girl we wanted so bad!
It was a very easy pregnancy and delivery. Our doctor simply said “She is missing some digits.” My mind swirled with what else was wrong. Our first born had a cleft palate, so I asumed something else was going on. Ya know I never cried the whole time I was in the hospital. . I know I was scared. I remember being so thankful that it was only her hand. I knew even then that we were blessed.
It took awhile before I was comfortable talking about it with just anyone,but evenually became easier. Abby Jo grew and hit all milestones on time.As we watched in amazement. We fell in love each day over and over with her .God has given her such a wonderful personality!
I mean, I am so proud she’s mine. I wouldn’t change anything.She simply lights up the room. My main concern from the beginning was her self esteem. I would hate for her to change or not fully love herself. I try not to focus on the negative, but parents have to think about the hard stuff.Abby recently said she wanted two big hands . It was the first time she had really said much about it.It was weird, I had thought about this moment for three years, I just said “Well, I want a little hand.” Afterward, of course I second guess myself, I believe God gave me the words she needed.
Abby Jo is four and doing great. We showed her Haylee’s pictures and she excited that Haylee had a little hand too!
Amanda Roberts
Our granddaughter was born 7-11-11. Her name is Anna. She was born without her right hand. We were all so shocked. The ultrasound didn’t catch it. Her bother whom is 16months was born with a cleft lip. They knew that a head of time to prepare themselves. His name is Chase. He has had his surgery and looks completely normal. My daughter and her husband has been devestated about Anna. She is perfect and beautiful in every other way. The doctor told her it was ABS but the next hand specialist said it was symbrachdactly. To see your daughter and others with ABS it looks exactly like Anna. She has a complete arm and forearm but only little nubs on the end of her wrist. There biggest worry is how she will get along with one hand. And for the fact of being stared at and teased in school. So many worries. Could you let me know how your daughter is doing in the future?
God bless you, Connie
Abby is so beautiful! My daughter, Amelia, was born with ABS on her left hand. It is awesome to read someone else thoughts/feelings that were and still are mine. I was worried well what about when she gets married. I know things could be worse and I am just thankful to have her. Amelia is no doubt any different than anyone else and already truly amazing. Psalms 139 always finds me peace and I hope it will with her one day. Thanks for sharing your story.
God Bless,
Amber
My daughters name is Makayla she is 6 and was born with ABS on her left hand with the small wrist and half her thumb and little numbs on the end. She has been such a blessing and i know will always be i thank god for her everyday! She has played soccer for 3 yrs and is now in cheerleading. One thing that i have always told her is TRY im right here but, try she came home from school in kindergarten and wanted to learn to tie her shoes, we sat down and in an hr she was doing it all by herself. I wish the best for you all and god bless!!