Trent Williams and Wife Sondra Grieve the Loss of Their Newborn Son

San Francisco 49ers star Trent Williams and his family are mourning an unimaginable loss after his wife, Sondra, revealed their son, Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., was stillborn last month. Tragically, the devastating news follows the earlier loss of Trenton’s twin sibling during pregnancy.

Sondra took to Instagram to share her heartache and honor her son’s brief time with them. The heartfelt video chronicled her pregnancy journey, leading up to Trenton’s birth on November 24.

“My firstborn and only son, I’ve always wanted you, but God wanted and needed you more,” Sondra wrote in her emotional post. Trenton, who weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces, was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition also known as Patau Syndrome.

“I can’t even begin to describe how I felt leaving the hospital without you,” Sondra continued. “Nor how it feels being home celebrating Thanksgiving without my baby in my arms. My heart is broken and my arms are empty.💔 But I know you’ll always be near watching over me and your sisters. 💞👼🏽 And for that, my heart smiles with gratitude.”

In her post, Sondra also revealed the loss of Trenton’s twin earlier in the pregnancy, adding to the family’s grief. Despite the heartbreak, she expressed gratitude for the time she carried her son.

“Thank God for allowing us to bond for 35 weeks and for me to birth you so I could hold you in my arms. I’m at peace knowing you will never have to suffer,” she wrote. “Although I will never hear your soft coos and cries or see those beautiful little eyes staring up at me, I am grateful to God for the time I shared with you.”

Williams, who was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury, has not publicly commented on the tragic situation. The 49ers community and fans alike have shown an outpouring of support for the family during this incredibly difficult time.

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