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[quote=Anonymous][quote]We are having two different conversations here, and we all know it. You terminated a pregnancy with a child who had a condition that is essentially incompatible with life. Except for extreme examples, children with T18 die at, or shortly after birth. T21 and spina bifida are very different conditions, and thus the considerations are different.

And although your choice to terminate should definitely be respected, you should respect the choice of others not to terminate.  The whole "martyr badge" bit makes it sound like you don't. It's essential to choice that not only should women not be forced to carry a pregnancy, but [b]neither should they be forced to terminate.[/b] Many people who see a pregnancy like yours through to a different end aren't trying to be martyrs, they are just doing what they think is right, just like what you did. Both perspectives deserve sensitivity and respect. [/quote]

Who in the hell is forcing women to terminate pregnancies?!  I'm 04/22/2012 09:14 and am very pro-choice but that doesn't mean I think women should be coerced or force to abort!  Speak up where this is happening and I'm sure we can get DCUM to start a rally.

If, instead, your point is that women shouldn't terminate based on their perception that having a SN child is difficult and costly, well, I think everyone knows by now that my experience shows that it is difficult and it is costly.  If I were to get support I'll be happy to join your chorus that it's not different than raising a typical child but, right now, that's just not true.  It's very hard and while I love my kids and the experience has made me a better person, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Still waiting for those organizations people said would provide support to families like mine.....[/quote]

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