kiwik Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 1/16/2014 at 11:18 AM, Melissa in Australia said: My sister had a 1 in 8 chance of having a baby with Downs syndrome. her Dr was pressuring her to abort. she decided then and there to stop having any further tests and had a perfectly healthy boy 6 months ago. There was a 7/8 chance she would be aborting a perfectly healthy (pre at least not downs) fetus. That is crazy without at least an amnio. And even then the doctor should do no more than present options and answer questions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 minute ago, kiwik said: There was a 7/8 chance she would be aborting a perfectly healthy (pre at least not downs) fetus. That is crazy without at least an amnio. And even then the doctor should do no more than present options and answer questions. I forgot all about that. Boy that was a long time ago. that boy is 8 now 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Melissa in Australia said: I forgot all about that. Boy that was a long time ago. that boy is 8 now I missed it was so old. But really nice to hear that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, kiwik said: I missed it was so old. But really nice to hear that. Yes, this is a super old thread of mine and the child in question will celebrate his 7th birthday soon! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 To the new poster having twins, I pray for their health, but I know also that life with a disability can be a happy and beautiful life. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 To the new poster: praying for you and your babies. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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