The 49ers star’s wife announces the death of their newborn son on Instagram

While the San Francisco 49ers battled the Green Bay Packers on November 24, star tackle Trent Williams was in mourning.

Williams’ wife announced in an Instagram post that she gave birth to a stillborn child, Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., on November 24.

“It was extremely difficult to process the saddest hello and goodbye I have ever endured,” Sondra Williams wrote on Instagram. “Last Sunday evening, 11/24/24, I greeted your lifeless 4 pound 8 ounce 18.5 inch long little body at 11:38 p.m. At just 35 weeks, her impressive and rapid arrival didn’t even leave mom time to get an epidural. I “I am so grateful to have had your aunt Katina (who also cut your umbilical cord) and your nurse Hannah by my side.”

Williams revealed that she gave birth to twins and lost the first child early in the pregnancy. Trenton Jr. was diagnosed with trisomy 13, a rare genetic disorder associated with high rates of miscarriage and infant death. According to the Cleveland Clinic, trisomy 13 occurs in 1 in 10,000 to 20,000 live births.

“As much as I tried to prepare for our meeting, I was neither prepared nor would I ever be,” Sondra Williams wrote.

“I can’t describe how I felt leaving the hospital without you,” she continued. “And also what it feels like to celebrate Thanksgiving at home without my baby in my arms. My heart is broken and my arms are empty. But I know that you will always be near me and watch over me and your sisters. And for that my heart smiles.” Gratitude.”

Trent Williams, 36, is a 14-year NFL veteran who started all 10 games for San Francisco this season. An 11-time Pro Bowler, Williams has made three AP All-Pro First Teams (2021-23).

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