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If you were pregnant and found out through a test that your unborn child had a serious illness (either physical or mental) what would you do?
I thought about this question b/c I overheard two girls in my office talking. Both of their child have disabilities (of varying degrees) and they were both just saying how life NOW is not at all how they envisioned/hoped it would be when they found out they were pregnant. It made me think!
im not sure what i would do in that situation but i am pro choice - i think that there are a lot of factors and even things like money might come into play - certain disabilities can end up costing families thousands and thousands of dollars (my cousin died at 3, she had severe disabilities and its really expensive - medications, specialists, therapy, special furniture, medical supplies, etc.) i'd also be sure to consider my other children (if we already had any) because having a severly handicapped child may take away from our other children - and id have to consider my relationship with my husband - its not easy and would certainly put a strain on the marriage....i think id lean toward termination depending on the severity - just being honest - but who knows - i could have a change of heart if faced with the decision....
We would cross that bridge if we ever got to it. So, I dunno...
I do not think anyone could answer that question until you are faced with such a decision. I am personally pro choice and thankful that I have never had to choose but happier knowing the option is there for those women faced with such a difficult decision.
Posted by Mimacat
I thought about this question b/c I overheard two girls in my office talking. Both of their child have disabilities (of varying degrees) and they were both just saying how life NOW is not at all how they envisioned/hoped it would be when they found out they were pregnant. It made me think!
Posted by Future Mulligan
Posted by Mimacat
I thought about this question b/c I overheard two girls in my office talking. Both of their child have disabilities (of varying degrees) and they were both just saying how life NOW is not at all how they envisioned/hoped it would be when they found out they were pregnant. It made me think!
what were they saying? just curious....i know it can be really really hard on the parents....ive seen parents of children with disablilties (including my aunt) and they amaze me - i have a fear that i wouldnt be a good enough parent and that id just fall apart....
Posted by Mimacat
Posted by Future Mulligan
Posted by Mimacat
I thought about this question b/c I overheard two girls in my office talking. Both of their child have disabilities (of varying degrees) and they were both just saying how life NOW is not at all how they envisioned/hoped it would be when they found out they were pregnant. It made me think!
what were they saying? just curious....i know it can be really really hard on the parents....ive seen parents of children with disablilties (including my aunt) and they amaze me - i have a fear that i wouldnt be a good enough parent and that id just fall apart....
They were saying how they were sad, b/c they realize that their children are always goign to have to struggle to succeed...![]()
I have two children and with both of them I had an amniocentesis they test the DNA for any genetic problems- waiting for 2 weeks for results was a life time- thank god both are fine!!! I have been on both sides my SIL has a very disable child who now is almost 18 and I see the stress this has caused on her physical, and emotional- at my age I hate to say that I dont think I could go to term with the child knowing what was wrong-I also know about losing a child ihave had two miscarriages in the last 18 months- I admit it is a tough choice and both way there is a loss with this question.
