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Post by jelanismom on Oct 8, 2008 13:45:49 GMT -5
I just have to bring this here for input... Scientists are making great strides in their recent discoveries www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124608.php Testing can be done for Ds much earlier now. The article details their new findings. But I'm hoping with all the scientific research and new DNA discoveries that they will also find ways to help our children and adults with Ds who are *already born. I feel an eerie sense that erradicating Ds is inevitable, and a long time back someone here mentioned we are pioneers and our children may be the last of those born with Ds. This is not intended to be a political thread for "pro" anything...don't want to rouse up a debate. I'm just noticing how quickly advances are being made to determine Ds in pregnancy earlier and earlier, and I imagine there will one day be an over the counter home pregnancy test with not just a window +/-but another window to indicate down syndrome. I just feel sick. How many babies with Ds will not have the chance to live? I guess I needed to vent a little. |
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Post by faithhope on Oct 9, 2008 9:26:22 GMT -5
I agree that it makes me sick also!!! We are just as bad as Hitler when we start choosing whos life is worthy of living. I am glad that I never got tested, I would have hate to be put in the position where doctors just fill us with negativity and encourage and problaby almost demand that Ds babies be aborted. I am certainly not perfect and feel that God was protecting me by making me now want any tests.
By the way how are you and Jelani doing my dear??? I really miss you!
Love,
Jess and Noah
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Post by Chris on Oct 9, 2008 19:00:58 GMT -5
There will always be some babies born with Ds because there will always be some women who refuse testing and/or refuse to abort their child. I, for one, am in that 10-20% catagory of mothers who knew that my child would have Ds and continued my pregnacy. I only had the amnio because she had soft markers on the level 2 ultrasound and I just don't like surprises. I feel blessed to have known ahead of her birth. I wish there was some way that we could broadcast the news that our kids are great, too.
Chris
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Post by eas1971 on Oct 10, 2008 18:22:39 GMT -5
It scares me and makes me sick, too.
I agree there will always be parents who would choose to continue a pregnancy knowing the baby has Down syndrome. But I think there will be LESS kids with Down syndrome. And I do fear the implications and ramifications. I fear the idea of insurance companies deciding not to insure when parents have a prenatal diagnosis. And I fear the terrifying thought of parents being pressured or even, maybe...if not here then maybe other countires...really fear the idea of forced abortions.
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Post by Renee' on Oct 11, 2008 11:01:41 GMT -5
I knew at 21 weeks and went on with my pregnancy. I was pretty shocked to know I was only in a 10% group. I still have people who ask me if I knew when I was pregnant. I get some pretty interesting looks when I say yes.
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Post by kellyds on Oct 11, 2008 11:47:34 GMT -5
I refused testing for all of my pregnancies, because it wouldn't have made any difference in what we did. They can't make you have the tests (and I hope it never comes to that). I can see where insurance companies may eventually not provide coverage for a child's special needs if you refuse prenatal testing and/or fail to terminate after a positive test. It is scary to think about.
I understand wanting to be prepared or not wanting to be surprised, but I was actually surprised in a good way. If I had known ahead of time, I would have imagined all sorts of things that didn't end up being true.
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Post by sd112170 on Oct 11, 2008 21:57:46 GMT -5
Sometimes I feel we need to quit playing God and look for the "silver lining." I was told I had a 20 % chance. I didn't want the amnio. I am so blessed. John has brought my whole family back together. In a way I never have dreamed. I love where we are in life right now. I just cant imagine wanting to end a pregnancy like that.
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Post by CC on Oct 12, 2008 20:43:02 GMT -5
Hmm I don't know, I kind of think that ones that would abort due to DS just will and those of us that wouldn't just wouldn't, no matter how soon they found out, KWIM? I have been very vocal here over the years that I am pro choice for woman, BUT for myself NOPE aborting I would NOT do myself no matter what test they have. Just my thoughts  CC ~ |
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