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[quote=Anonymous]I have a cousin with spina bifida.  She had a very difficult childhood filled with painful surgeries.  She is now a college-educated, married woman leading a wonderful life.

I also had a pregnancy that I chose to terminate because of Down Syndrome.  I did this because while I know that many people with Down Syndrome go on to lead long, healthy lives, I also know of babies who died immediately after birth, at 4 months, and at 21.  I've known families that have fallen apart and elderly parents who are spending their last years caring for adult children who cannot take care of themselves.  We decided we did not want to take the chance that that could happen to our family.  We did not want our older child to have to care for a disabled child after we are gone.  I understand that you can never predict the future, but we considered our odds and chose not to take the chance.

That does not mean I do not value the lives of disabled people, like my cousin.  I made a choice  that I felt was best for my family and it has nothing to do with other families and their choices.  I wish everyone the best of luck with their choices.[/quote]

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