Desi & Morgan’s Story
Desi and Morgan believed their pregnancy was a miracle. After more than two years of trying and praying for another child, Desi became pregnant in late 2023. The couple already had two children and excitedly informed the others about the new baby by placing a new stocking labeled “Baby” out for Christmas.
“We were told to leave Idaho immediately. No one could even explain what was happening until we were already driving to Utah.”
At Desi’s 20-week ultrasound, the couple traveled to Boise excited to see their baby during the anatomy scan. That’s when everything changed. Doctors discovered that something was seriously wrong with the pregnancy. But because of Idaho’s abortion ban, the medical team could not explain the problem or discuss options. Instead, they urged the couple to seek care in Utah immediately.
Desi and Morgan began the drive to Salt Lake City without fully understanding the severity of the situation. During the drive, a doctor from Utah called and explained the reality they were facing. The pregnancy had become life-threatening, and the care Desi needed could not be provided in Idaho because of the state’s abortion ban.
Far from home Desi received the care she needed and began grieving the loss of their son. The couple named him Tucker Finn. But bringing him home was another painful ordeal. Because the procedure happened out of state, they faced weeks of legal paperwork and logistical hurdles before Tucker’s remains could be returned to Idaho. At one point, his remains were even lost in the mail.
Desi and Morgan’s experience is one of many stories emerging across Idaho as families navigate pregnancy complications under the state’s abortion ban. Today, the couple shares their stories to help others understand how Idaho laws can affect families facing unthinkable complications.
