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Type of loss: Infant loss after life-limiting diagnosis (HLHS, heterotaxy syndrome)

More about Jenelleโ€™s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Jenelle Romo about the life and loss of her son, Mateo. Diagnosed in utero with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and heterotaxy syndrome with polysplenia, Mateo was born on July 20, 2023, and spent his entire life in the Cardiovascular ICU.

Jenelle shares the complexities of Mateoโ€™s medical journey, including multiple surgeries, serious infections, and the moment they were told there was nothing more doctors could do. Mateo passed away at 44 days old, surrounded by love. Jenelle reflects on the heartbreak of watching her son fight so hard and the deep love that carried them through each day. She also shares how her grief led her to start Mateoโ€™s Mark, a nonprofit supporting other perinatal loss families through care packages and financial assistance.

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