Malakai

A Trisomy 18 Angel

Malakai was born to my daughter and son-in-law, Madison and LJ, in December 2014. Malakai was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 at his 18-week scan. I was with Madison that day, and we were told he was incompatible with life and to plan an abortion.

Madison fought so hard to have him. When he was 24 hours old, he had emergency bowel surgery. He had a VSD but could never have surgery due to pulmonary hypertension.

He loved his fishy, dinosaur, and Adventure Time. He loved playing with his squishy ball and snuggling with his family. He was the sweetest baby ever.

As his nana, I always called him my Sweetpea (I even have an Angel sweetpea tattoo).

He passed away in his mama’s arms unexpectedly in October of 2017. He inspired many and will be loved and missed until he runs to our arms on the other side.