Victor Dean

                                                                                 Baby Victor Dean by NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer Amy Venables

Our sweet Victor Dean was only with us for a short time, but he changed our hearts forever.

From the moment we learned we were expecting him, we dreamed of holding him in our arms, seeing his little face, and watching him grow. Like so many parents, we imagined the memories we would create and the life we would share together.

During my pregnancy, we received devastating news that no parent is ever prepared to hear. Victor was diagnosed with anencephaly, a rare and fatal birth defect that prevents parts of the brain and skull from developing properly. We knew that he would not survive outside the womb, and the heartbreak of that reality is difficult to put into words. Even so, our love for Victor was immediate, unconditional, and immeasurable.

When the day came to meet our son, holding Victor in my arms was both the most beautiful and the most heartbreaking moment of my life. Every second with him was precious.

Baby Victor Dean by NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer Amy Venables

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