AFE Survivor Angela

There’s little other way to present our story than with a timeline of sorts – and any one of the events in the timeline are completely overwhelming. First, I gave birth to a healthy baby boy in May 2012, who my  husband and I, named Tyler. I never imagined that I'd...

AFE Survivor Ashley

Being a part of a small online support community of those affected by AFE creates a bond that defies distance and sometimes even language. Members often share very personal feelings that may not be understood by those who’ve not walked in their shoes. There is no...

AFE Survivor Vicky

On November 15th I headed to the hospital for the 20 week ultrasound scan. So excited to share this special moment, I took the entire family including my mum. The boys huddled around the TV screen as I lay on the bed. I could hear my husband Jamie saying 'there is...

AFE Survivor Jill

As featured in the JOLIET HERALD NEWS By Jeanne Millsap, For The Herald-News JOLIET — Mothers usually have one big prayer during their pregnancies — that nothing goes wrong and their babies are delivered healthy. That was precisely Jill Wieher’s prayer during her...

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