Could this be a case for Pro-Life?

Question

My Daughter was born 6 weeks early. The first two weeks of her life. She had tubes in both arms and in her stomach. At birth, the doctors only give her a 30% chance to make it. And claimed that she could've given up at any time.

I would visit her in the evenings. Just putting my hand in her crib. She'd grab ahold of me for dear life. She had many reasons to quit. But had only life, as a reason to live. Exactly 12-Hours BEFORE they were to remove her tubes. She pulled them out, herself!!

She turns 30, next month. She's healthy and has two children of her own.

Yeah! You can say I'm Pro-Life.
I have proof of what a newborn wants.
And what a Life deserves

QUESTION:
Stories, like this, go on everyday.
Would this make someone change their opinion about Abortion?

**And I remind you, this is Yahoo Answers. Not Yahoo Insults**

I'm not wanting to change any Laws. Only help with some bit of reality as to what they are thinking about doing. If women would consider the Unborn. Rather than just themselves!

Answer 1

I got pregnant at 17. My parents wanted me to get an abortion, which was only legal in California at the time. The doctor in CA tried to bully me into getting an abortion. I couldn't stand the thought of killing my child, though, and elected to have the baby and give it up for adoption, since there was no way I could be a good provider for a child at the time. It was hard, but I just did it. I've always been able to do what has to be done.

I became acquainted with my daughter in 1994, when she was 33 years old and decided to search for me - turns out it wasn't that hard to find me after all, even with closed records. When we talked on the phone for the first time, we laughed hysterically -- we have the same squeaky voice! I have three gorgeous grandchildren, one of which is older than his uncle, my youngest son. To think that if I'd decided to abort my daughter for convenience's sake - none of these lives would have been possible. My parents only cared about appearances - I cared about my child.

Answer 2

Im a little confused? You cant be pro life and pro abortion as well. In my opinion if I was a rape victim and have to chose for this baby(or babies)life (that is a part -genes-of me) , I rather have the(my) baby and give it up for adoption.Probadly I was not capable to raise the baby as I will have deep emotional issues because of the rape , but becoming a baby killer will give me more problems and sadness for the rest of my life.Thinking this baby is alive somewhere and had a chance becuase of me will make a difference...Maybe your boyfriend is just a good man that believes "All" deserves a chance in life no matter what ....my opinion...

Answer 3

Sept.1964 at 5 mo.pregnant, I was forced to abort a little boy. There was no heartbeat, 2 weeks after a fall backwards.

In Sept. !965 I delivered at 6 mo. a 2 lb. baby boy. It was touch & go for 2 & 1/2 mos, & then I got to hold & dress him & bring him home for Thanksgiving. He now weighed 5 lbs.
I named him Paul Vernon.~~ Paul meant small. Vernon meant floushing. That he was. He sucked from a soft red premie nipple from the day he was born, exactly 3 mos. premature.~~~
Update. Today he is 41 yrs. old, 6'4"tall, 200 lbs., and just retired from the United States Navy Dec. 31,2006. He was the healtheist of all of my 5 children. God truly blessed us & we are grateful. We have always called him Gods miracle. I love babies. If one makes the choice to abort, it has been my experience to see much sadness in the form of regret~~~jill

Answer 4

What an inspiring story, Buzz. I'm so glad that your little girl survived to become a healthy adult and make you a grandpa.
There are many people out there with different attitudes and lots of varied tales to tell. Who knows if by sharing the story of your little girl you might have changed some minds? Just possibly, you've helped to save a baby (or babies) today.
Well done, Sir.

Answer 5

What a beautiful story. Unfortunately, we live in a disposable culture. Unborn babies, marriage, morals, self control are all disposable if they turn out to be INCONVENIENT. Parenting is one of the great sacrifices, as you know. Killing an unborn child, regardless of motive, is one of the most selfish and horrific things a woman can do. Period. Thank you for sharing your story.

Answer 6

Abortion isn't about "choice", it's about money. It's a multi-million dollar a year business. The doctors who perform them, the clinic owners, the makers of the equipment would never-ever want the truth to get out. Take away the need, you take away the money. Period. They "pro-choicers" lie to women every day about it. Forget about the women who die from the procedure, forget about the women who can no longer carry a child to term due to the damage abortion causes, forget about the depression that women feel when they realize what they've done, it's about money. Period.

Answer 7

My heart goes out to you...after all this time...

My son was also born a preemie, born 6 weeks early. He was 10.5 inches long...and weighed a whopping 4.5 pounds.

He spent two weeks in the NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) tied to machines. They were worried about his lungs and legs. He was in a compromised position for 10 days before he was born.

At exactly 2 weeks, they told me I could take him home (OMG...he was a whopping 5.1 pounds then).

Now....at 8 years old....he's a healthy, non-stop little boy!

But unfortunately....the ones we try to change against abortion NEVER get to this point. They would have no idea what it is like to sit day and night at the bed-side of a preemie wondering if that child will EVER come home! Wondering if that child will even take another breath!

Hugs to you and your daughter!

EDIT - George...my son was in a compromised position (my water had broken 10 days before he was born! But I DID NOT make the wrong decision! He lives because I had the heart to understand he WANTED to live!!)

ANOTHER EDIT - As my wise old Mother always taught me....if you want to dance to the music...you have to pay the Piper.
Sex is NOT for personal gratification...Sex is to procreate....keeps the species going..etc., etc.

EDIT THE THIRD - George...READ MY SECOND EDIT!! And yes...I called you out because of the 'out of the uterus' remark....noting that my son was NOT!
A child's life is not a decision for you to make. You got on the field...now finish the game...killing the result of a night of enjoyment is NOT a choice!

Answer 8

Thank you for sharing this story...Your daughter is a blessing and you and your wife have had the great honor of being able to cherish and share her life! It is a great argument against abortion...the Dr's do not always know everything and in this case 30% was enough to live!!

Answer 9

You got to be kidding, this compares to any thing remotely that resembles a reason to choose pro life? Your just a very lucky dad don't confuse the issue, was there ever a point when you new that your child would be born 6 weeks early? Or that she would have complications? You were not ever in a position to choose, after a child is born no one has that choice any longer to have an abortion. What am I missing?.,

Answer 10

I agree and I'll be curious to see the answers you get .

BTW , my sister was born in the early 60's and she was more than 10 weeks early and survived to become a normal woman . And at that time there was no medical technology like there is now . So how did she survive outside the womb, that early , and without much medical help ? Hmmmm.