March of Dimes: Brooke's Story (Warning: You will most likely cry watching the video!)

Brooke is one of my friends from back home. We have been friends since high school. This woman has a heart of gold. She is by far, one of the most strongest people I know.  Even with such a big loss, she has managed to see the positive and be an advocate for others who are now in her situation. Here is Brooke's Story:

 

 

Brooke at 18 weeks

 

I'll never forget when Brooke told me she was pregnant.  I was still living in Texas at the time and I had flew in for a visit.  I called Brooke to tell her I was in town and wanted to have lunch with her while I was in.  We were making small talk when she announced she was pregnant.  I was ecstatic for her!!!! I knew she would make such a wonderful mother! Then, she found out later, she wasn't having one, but two babies! Brooke was so excited to be having twins!

 

I loved watching the weeks go by and seeing the ultrasound pictures she would post of the babies. Brooke and her husband decided on some names: Hannah Jayne and Leah Denise.

 

 H&L at 9 weeks

 H&L at 11 weeks

 H&L holding hands at 20 weeks

 

 

Then, at 24 weeks, Brooke went into labor. Hannah & Leah were born.

 

 Hannah 1 pound 5oz

Leah 1 pound 1oz

 

 Brooke and Hannah

 

Brooke and Leah

 

Taylor family portrait

 

Hannah & Leah's last picture together.

 

To hear more about the twins and Leah's fate, watch this beautiful video:

 

 

 

Brooke's goal is raise money for the March of Dimes and help others who are now in the situation she was in.

 

To help Brooke with her goal, Click Here to donate to the March of Dimes :)

 

Hannah Jayne now