Choosing Thomas -- Inside a family's decision to let their son live, if only for a brief time

Facing death can be hardest for a family expecting new life. Follow T.K. and Deidrea Lauxs journey after they learn that their unborn son has a genetic disorder called Trisomy 13. They hope the intimate look helps others understand and cope with infant loss.

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[Charmaine Lira]

Your baby boy was beautiful. He was such a little fighter and i am so glad you had 5 days to spend with him.

[1979STK]

Dear Deirdre and TK, you guys are awesome parents. Even with Thomas' diagnosis, you remembered that above everything else he was your son. Deirdre, you gave him a chance to take his first breath, feel the warmth of his mother's breast and his father's embrace. Watching Thomas made me realize how precious life really. God bless you guys.

[Tammy Adkins]

What a sweet story. Is there an update as to how this family is doing today? I would love to know

[katlyn pena]

he was so adorable! I don't think ive ever cried so much and feel so much pain! god bless you guys!

[kyliebereyne]

Teletumania.....you disgusting disrespectful rude repulsive individual! !

When and only when you have been placed in this position (and I hope you never do) then amd only then maybe you would understand.

You nasty ugly person!!!

[kyliebereyne]

What a gawjus little boy.

I to lost my son he was two days old and he fought until his last breath just like your Thomas.

I cried for you my heart broke with yours.

Your little soldier will only ever know what was good in this world the love of his Mummy and Daddy.

God bless you both and god bless your Thomas ♥♥

[lShadoFoxxl]

teleteumania, please keep your negativity to yourself.

[nadlerskid]

A heart-wrenching yet so inspiring story! I have so much admiration for Deidrea and T.K. but I don't know that I would be strong and brave enough to deliberately go through what they went through. Thomas is a beautiful little angel in Heaven now, and some day you guys, Deidrea and T.K. will see him again!! May God bless you both!!!

[sophy housey]

Godbless...

[teleutemania]

This is just sick. What kind of people would put their offspring through this kind of horror? It's never about "choosing life"; it's about attention-starved parents wanting some mystical afterlife for the fetus or the mother not being able to cope with the loss or her pregnancy. Or else the parents simply desire a plaything, in which case they'd be better off investing in one of those Reborn dolls, because PLASTIC BABIES CANNOT SUFFER.

[cjwmb4242000]

my heart was breaking for you all and i cant swallow this huge lump in my throat, Bless you, you are sooo strong and your son...beautiful little angel

[Carolyn Wallace]

Thank you for sharing your story...What a beautiful time that you had with your son...What you gave to him in just five short days some do not get in a lifetime.....What brave people you both were and the courage that you showed to your son .......I am so very sorry for your loss but I think it is a blessing that you had that five days with him.....Hugs to you both and you shall see him again someday.