Have you ever been given a poor prenatal diagnosis and decided to go to term despite being told abortion is best? I did and would like to hear your story. My baby had Trisomy 13.
2006-12-22 05:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had the baby 9 months ago
2006-12-22 06:11:52 · update #1
My first pregancy my daughter was diagnosed with Turner's syndrome and also have a lymphatic system disorder. I was told at 18 wks there was no hope and that aborting the baby would be the best option. I couldn't bring myself to do it and unfortunetly my daughter's heart stopped beating at 22 wks. She has a name and her father and I had a beautiful funeral service for her. I wish with all my heart that she had made it into this world despite all the problems that we would have encountered.
It's a hard decision to make and congratulations that you have that beautiful baby in your life!
Something I read somewhere has always struck me close to hte heart and it goes "when you become a mother you give your heart permission to live outside your body" I have a 4 month old son now and he is my heart
2006-12-22 06:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not been in this situation. Although one of my good friends did go through this. She was told that her baby would be born with Trisomy 21. She decided to keep her baby even though they told her that the child would need a lot of assistance. Her baby is so precious and she had a lot of courage for going through what she did. Her baby is what she lives for and she doesn't care what is wrong with him. My prayers are with you and i hope all goes well.
2006-12-22 06:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by sun45shine54 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not had that happen, but my doctor asks at every visit if I want to do prenatal testing for disorders and such. I finally told him at the last one that a grim diagnosis would not change my mind about having my child, but if there is a chance for a severe physical deformity or something like cerebal palsy that I would want to know so that we could make as many preparations as possible.
2006-12-22 05:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must have your reasons, and you gambled on a medical decision. Those are given for a reason. You are not the first one to decide against abortion.
Whether or not in the future it will turn out to be a great decision will just unfold as you live life with your child.
May the blessings be.
2006-12-22 06:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go to term to, as long as you are doing everything you can to have a healthy baby, just keep a positive outlook.
I'm proud of you! Just be strong
Good Luck and God Bless
2006-12-22 06:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that. I never knew what that was until a few minutes ago I looked it up. I had 5 miscarriages but never news like that. I am sorry. Stay strong
2006-12-22 06:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Believe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 21:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we as mothers love our children the moment we find out we are pregnant. If it's good or bad..
I would have done the same thing..
congrats to you and very best wishes..
2006-12-22 06:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by green eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN THIS SITUATION. I JUST WANTED TO SEND YOU MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS YOU ARE A VERY BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS MOM.
I WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME I FEEL.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU I AM SO SORRY.
2006-12-22 05:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋