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Some Say Trisomy 18 Babies Are ‘Incompatible With Life’ — Those Who Love Them Say They’re Made for Joy

Clockwise from left: Brad and Jesi Smith and their daughter Faith Victoria; Tracy and Stephen Hayden and their baby Taylor, who lived six days after birth; and the Enzminger family loves little sister Tabitha.

Special babies, children and young adults are a blessing to their families and communities, say their parents, who often must advocate for their children to receive medical care.