Trueblood says doctors advised termination after son's rare diagnosis
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Justene Alpert Trueblood, who appeared in How I Met Your Mother, recently shared her experience of losing her unborn son.
In December, doctors diagnosed the baby with a rare genetic condition during her second trimester and advised immediate termination for both his and her safety.
Trueblood details quiet grief and tribute
Alpert called the experience devastating, saying, "The light that was in me blew out." She and her husband Mason spent quiet days together over Christmas, finding comfort in walks on the beach with their dog.
After the pregnancy ended on December 29, Alpert honored their son's memory on Instagram, posting videos and a photo of them holding a butterfly as a symbol of him.
Their story is a reminder of how tough these decisions can be for families.