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This Mom Had A Touching Photoshoot Of Her Newborn Twins Because She Knew The Time Was Running Out
Lyndsay and Matthew Brentlinger from Toledo, Ohio, had been trying to have a baby for years, and their wish finally came true on December 17th 2016 when Lyndsay gave birth to twins William and Reagan.
Sadly however, William was born with various abnormalities and only the right side of his heart was functioning. At their 23rd week of pregnancy, the Brentlingers were told that their son would be a still-born, but he survived the birth and remained with his new family for 11 days before tragically passing away. “They were the happiest 11 days of my life,” said Matthew.
To make the most of their short time together, a friend of the family got in touch with Lindsey Brown, a professional photographer, who agreed to do a touching photoshoot of William and his twin sister just before Christmas. “Pictures are just memories,” said Brown. “I know how much people cherish them, so I was really glad I was able to do that for them.” And as you can see, while William is no longer with us, he’ll live on forever in these beautiful pictures with his parents and twin sister.
“I cried the first time I looked at them. I still cry sometimes,” said Lyndsay. “They are beautiful and he is beautiful. In some of them, you can see he is wide awake with his big beautiful eyes. It’s something we will definitely cherish.”
More info: Lindsey Brown Photography (h/t: 13abc, good.is)
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Lyndsay and Matthew Brentlinger from Toledo, Ohio, had been trying to have a baby for years
Their wish finally came true on December 17th 2016 when Lyndsay gave birth to twins William and Reagan
Sadly however, William was born with various abnormalities, and only the right side of his heart was functioning
The Brentlingers were told that their son would be a still-born, but William survived the birth and remained with his new family for 11 days
“They were the happiest 11 days of my life,” said Matthew
To make the most of their short time together, a friend of the family contacted Lindsey Brown, a professional photographer, who agreed to do a touching photoshoot of William and his twin sister Reagan
“Pictures are just memories,” said Brown. “I know how much people cherish them, so I was really glad I was able to do that for them”
“I cried the first time I looked at them. I still cry sometimes,” said Lyndsay
“They are beautiful and he is beautiful. In some of them, you can see he is wide awake with his big beautiful eyes. It’s something we will definitely cherish”
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Emre 9 years ago
I have a new born baby, and this post is so heavy for me to read...Children shouldn't die, no matter what...
Steven Hernandez 9 years ago
I lost my son on 11/29 due to Trisomy 18. It has been the hardest thing anyone could ever have to go through. Sebastian I love you!
Daphne Chuffart 9 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss Steven. Take care, Daphne
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Mat Tolle 9 years ago
Just rips my heart out knowing that 17 months ago I would have never even read this story and now that I am a proud father I had to read this and sitting here in my work truck on my computer having a good cry knowing that my problems will never amount to anything remotely similar to this family and I grieve for them.
Bobbi Newell 9 years ago
William looks like an old soul. I'm glad he survived long enough to spend a little time with his parents and sister. The photo shoot is a beautiful memorial.
Apollo 9 years ago
That's exactly what I thought. He looks as if he knows what others don't. Beautiful, fascinating little boy.
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Susie Stock 9 years ago
I'm a member of a wonderful group called "Twinless Twins" It may help when your daughter is older.
Kelly Satta 8 years ago
W/ my 2nd pregnancy, sometime between my 1st appt that showed I was pregnant with twins & was already about 2-2.5 months pregnant & my next appt 3weeks later my daughter's twin died in-womb, the doctors called him a vanishing twin & said he had just absorbed back into my womb, I had intended on telling my daughter when she was 13-14yrs old when she would be old enough to understand what had happened but she came to me at 6-7yrs old & told me she didn't feel whole & I kind of chuckled not thinking about it because I had never told her nor was it ever talked about around her & she told me she missed her brother & I said hunny your brother is right there thinking she meant my 2nd & only living son & she said no the 1 that was in your tummy w/ me, I was lost for words so I dug out her baby book & showed her the sonogram of the two of them & well what I'm trying to get to with all of this is she's now 14.5yrs old & still struggles with the loss would this site help her?
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Catherina Fijalkauskaite 9 years ago
Maybe it's just my perception, but looking into William's eyes it seems like...he knows he doesn't have much time. This is a beautiful photo shoot, and heartbreaking at the same time :(
criminalgirl 9 years ago
Your babies are beautiful, I'm so sorry you lost your little boy. I hope a little part of him lives on in his sister.
Emre 9 years ago
I have a new born baby, and this post is so heavy for me to read...Children shouldn't die, no matter what...
Steven Hernandez 9 years ago
I lost my son on 11/29 due to Trisomy 18. It has been the hardest thing anyone could ever have to go through. Sebastian I love you!
Daphne Chuffart 9 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss Steven. Take care, Daphne
Load More Replies... Mat Tolle 9 years ago
Just rips my heart out knowing that 17 months ago I would have never even read this story and now that I am a proud father I had to read this and sitting here in my work truck on my computer having a good cry knowing that my problems will never amount to anything remotely similar to this family and I grieve for them.
Bobbi Newell 9 years ago
William looks like an old soul. I'm glad he survived long enough to spend a little time with his parents and sister. The photo shoot is a beautiful memorial.
Apollo 9 years ago
That's exactly what I thought. He looks as if he knows what others don't. Beautiful, fascinating little boy.
Load More Replies... Susie Stock 9 years ago
I'm a member of a wonderful group called "Twinless Twins" It may help when your daughter is older.
Kelly Satta 8 years ago
W/ my 2nd pregnancy, sometime between my 1st appt that showed I was pregnant with twins & was already about 2-2.5 months pregnant & my next appt 3weeks later my daughter's twin died in-womb, the doctors called him a vanishing twin & said he had just absorbed back into my womb, I had intended on telling my daughter when she was 13-14yrs old when she would be old enough to understand what had happened but she came to me at 6-7yrs old & told me she didn't feel whole & I kind of chuckled not thinking about it because I had never told her nor was it ever talked about around her & she told me she missed her brother & I said hunny your brother is right there thinking she meant my 2nd & only living son & she said no the 1 that was in your tummy w/ me, I was lost for words so I dug out her baby book & showed her the sonogram of the two of them & well what I'm trying to get to with all of this is she's now 14.5yrs old & still struggles with the loss would this site help her?
Load More Replies... Catherina Fijalkauskaite 9 years ago
Maybe it's just my perception, but looking into William's eyes it seems like...he knows he doesn't have much time. This is a beautiful photo shoot, and heartbreaking at the same time :(
criminalgirl 9 years ago
Your babies are beautiful, I'm so sorry you lost your little boy. I hope a little part of him lives on in his sister.
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