Hey dear Friends !
Sorry for not being around since few days. We had to revisit my village immediately . Actually some days back while we were sleeping my brother’s wife called and informed that something sad had happened . Almost two months ago when we have arrived in Islamabad, the eldest daughter of the my cousin (whom I have visited last year to attend the wedding ceremony of her daughter and son in the same time) called. She told she was calling from hospital where she had given birth to a healthy baby boy three days ago. She sounded very happy and excited while she invited us to her home when she would arrive home after discharge.I congratulated her and promised that we will visit her when we will come to the village. We kept our promise but the day we visited her she and her husband had gone to the hospital because baby had some health issue. We returned Islamabad after two days stay. And then few weeks later we got this sad call that baby had died at the age of one and a half and a month! We felt sad and shocked suddenly and left for the village immediately. We couldn’t attend the funeral though but being with grieving mother and grandmothers was a good feeling. I noticed that there were rumours among the women regarding the death of the child. When I asked my cousin ( maternal grandmother of baby) reason behind it she explained during her cries that her sister (paternal grandmother of the child) had predicted that baby might not survive because he was born with condition in which he had only one wrist bone, and according to myth such babies don’t survive more than a month or some days. This was something totally unexpected and unfamiliar to me. I tried to search about it but couldn’t find a clue. Please share if anyone has some knowledge about such condition! Surprisingly when I told this to hubby he immediately agreed that yes he knew that children born with such conditions don’t survive. He said that may be inner bone structure don’t develop properly in such children unfortunately!
We returned home day before yesterday but I wasn’t feeling well enough to get back to my normal routine. I will be visiting you all from tomorrow hopefully dear friends!
Thanks for being with me 🙏
Health,peace and happiness to you all and to all you love ♥️
I haven't heard of that specific myth or medical condition related to one wrist bone and survival, but it's really interesting that your husband was familiar with it. It sounds like a deeply distressing situation, and it's good you were able to be there to support them. Take your time getting back to your routine, and sending lots of peace and happiness your way.
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Heartfelt thanks dear Melody!
DeleteHubby grew up in quite a large family so he might’ve heard about such things from his grandmother, aunt or mother . I couldn’t ask him what was his source but I am certain that he learned from his family members.
Being there and on time was relief honestly. Because I live about a thousand miles away from my village I have missed so many such occasions which is huge addition to my sorrow already!
Blessings to you 🙏
So sorry to hear about this sad loss. I don't know anything about the condition but it's tragic.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Boud!
DeleteIt’s not that we all can know about such rare situations
Oh no! Baili, that is such sad news. From elation over the birth to grief. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt thanks dear Joyful 🙏
DeleteIt's always so sad when a baby dies. My condolences to the grieving family.
ReplyDeleteTrue dear Debra, babies are sign of hope and joy for families so it’s very painful when they come to the world for short while 😔
DeleteSorry to hear about the baby. I used Artificial Intelligence "Gemini" to research this condition: In summary a baby with only one wrist bone (or other carpal bone anomalies) needs a comprehensive medical evaluation. While the skeletal anomaly itself might not be directly life-threatening, it can be a sign of a larger, more severe syndrome that does impact survival, particularly those involving heart defects or bone marrow issues.
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Associated Conditions: A thorough check is always needed because radial dysplasia can be part of a larger genetic syndrome, such as:
Holt-Oram syndrome: This affects skeletal development (especially hands, wrists, and arms) and often causes heart problems. Heart defects can be serious and impact survival.
VACTERL association: This is a group of birth defects that can affect the spine, anus, heart, trachea-esophageal fistula (connection between the windpipe and esophagus), kidneys, and limbs.
Fanconi anemia: A rare genetic disorder that impacts bone marrow, leading to decreased blood cell production and a high risk of certain cancers. This is a potentially life-threatening condition that all babies with radial dysplasia without an identifiable syndrome should be tested for.
I hope the family can deal with the sorrow.
Dear John thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing this research to me . It was second time I have witnessed such death of babies and it always made me wonder why and how it happened.
DeleteBack in my village there was a woman who gave birth to five boys but none of them survived except her four or five girls. This kept my mind in awe for decades until now. So many thanks for sharing this information dear friend!🙏
On contemplating upon your research we can assume that children can born with such defects sadly which can bring immense pain to their parents and forever!
It is so sad when a little one dies. My condolences to all.
ReplyDeleteBlessings dear Emma!
DeleteI should have a brother 4 years older than me.
ReplyDeleteI died in similar conditions also as a baby.
Sorry for your lost.
Oh I am really sorry dear Pedro!
DeleteIt’s heartbreaking indeed!
I can imagine the pain of your family and sorrow you must be feeling throughout your life!
What a sad loss for the family!
ReplyDeleteParents were devastated dear Red ,mother particularly!
DeleteSo very sorry.
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DeleteHow sad, baili. I didn't know about the connection between this condition and the things John M. (commenter above) found in his search on the internet. The family will be forever changed by this sad loss. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt thanks for sharing your thoughts dear Jenny!
DeleteEither I didn’t know the cause of such painful loss.
I agree that people can never be the same again after suffering from such trauma!
Much love and hugs to you dear Jenny 😊
Oh Baili, that is such sad news. I've seen a baby or two pass away and it's not good.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the family.
Thanks dear Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThe entire family hurts from the loss of a baby. So sorry to hear this news, Baili. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read this baili.
ReplyDeleteIt is always so very sad when a baby dies.
I send sincere condolences to the family.
All the best Jan
My condolences to you and your family, Baili. A death in the family is always a sad event, but the passing of such a young child who hasn't even experienced life fully is even more so. I was not aware of this condition and John certainly provided a wealth of information.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear friend. I am beyond sorry for the loss of this child. Blessings to all of the family especially the parents.
ReplyDeleteOMG such a sad thing to read. So sorry for the parents of the baby and all the family. I have never heard of the bone thing in the wrist. I really have no words. Losing a baby at a month and a half is so sad.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sad to read and I can only send good wishes for spiritual healing for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, Baili! I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy! Life can be so cruel. Whatever the reason, it is devastating to experience such a loss. I can so understand that it is hard to get back to normal life. Sending you big hugs and lots of love!
ReplyDeleteMuito triste a perda do bebé. Um anjo que foi par o céu com certeza. Sinto imenso.
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Um beijo.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe loss of a baby is so sad, I am sending prayers for the parents and family.
Love, peace and hugs!
I am sorry to hear of the loss.
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