The Full Story
Baby Athena
"My daughter Athena she was born sleeping on October 18th at 11:54pm she was born at 28 weeks along with her twin brother she passed on September 16th of 2024 I never got to hear her first cry or changed her first diaper or feel her warm body instead I just held her for 5 mins in my hands feeling numb I couldn't bring myself to feel anything I couldn't believe that this was my baby I had so many questions like why did she die why her and not both I'm glad her twin is alive and doing very well but I still have so many unanswered questions and I will never know the reasons why God choose to take just her I miss her every day and I wish she was here but my pregnancy was normal to start and ended in grief and happiness at the same time that day I not only lost my daughter I got my rainbow baby at the same time and for that I'm greatful to have him and I can now watch her grown threw her brothers eyes"
- Mama Crystal Gauerke
Meet Athena
Athena was a fighter, she was a twin and she is so special. Athena will be remembered through her twin brother, mom & dad. Athena contracted Hydrops Fetalis in the womb causing her passing
Athena's Awareness
Because of Athena's passing, her mama has wanted to bring awareness to Hydrops Fetalis.
Hydrops fetalis is a severe medical condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid occurs in at least two compartments of a fetus, such as the skin, abdomen, chest, or around the heart. It is often associated with severe swelling and can be life-threatening.
Symptoms during pregnancy may include excessive amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios), abnormal fetal swelling on ultrasound, or signs of fetal distress. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve managing the pregnancy or intervening post-delivery. The prognosis varies based on the cause and severity.
