Another story from those after which you will smile through tears ...
In the family of Lindsey and Matthew Brantlinger from Toledo (Ohio, USA) for many years, they waited with hope and faith for replenishment. Joyful news came in the spring of last year, but ... On the 23rd week, Lindsay's expectations were dumbfounded by a terrible verdict - one of her twins has developmental anomalies (he only has the right side of the heart) and will not be born.
Gemini William and Reagan
However, nature took pity on the parents - the future mother managed to take out her children until the end of the term and on December 17, 2016 to give birth to the girl Reagan and the boy William.
But, alas, to live with such a diagnosis, baby William remained only a few days ...
Lindsey and Matthew wanted to prolong these happy moments as long as possible and save the most wonderful memories about the son.
Lindsey and Matthew with newborn babies
To help them came a family friend and photographer Lindsay Brown, who captured the brother and sister in a nice and at the same time touching photo shoot.
"I know how many people took care of my babies," Mom shares her emotions, "And I'm glad that in this way we will be able to leave our baby in our hearts forever!" In some photographs, William is awake and his eyes are open. This is something that we will cherish and cherish ... "
Reagan and William
The newborn William lived only 11 days, but his parents assure that these days have become the happiest in their life:
"Photos of our twins were made on the eve of Christmas. We cried when they first saw them. And now we cry. Reagan and William are beautiful. And may our son no longer be with us, he will always remain with me, my father and my sister in memory and on these beautiful shots ... "