I was having a difficult first pregnancy many years ago. The doctor wanted to do an amniocentesis to determine if my baby had Down Syndrome since I was in my mid-thirties, but in excellent health.
I remember saying to my husband that I didn't want them puncturing my placenta with that long needle and contaminating the sterile container that housed my baby. We also agreed that even if they 'found something wrong', neither of us would choose to abort. The child was born healthy and by good fortune and hard work he is an extremely accomplished young man with a high IQ, quite good-looking and is an absolute joy in our lives. I can only imagine the loss we would have felt if they'd talked us into aborting him.
Same thing happened to my daughter many years ago. Doctor wanted to do the amnio test and she refused. She wanted her baby in spite of any ill health. Her husband did not want a defective son (his words). She kept the baby and dumped the husband. She made the right choice. Today we have a healthy 19 year old young man who is the perfect grandson and son. He's smart, happy and generally a really good person who is liked by everyone. I am so proud of him.
I was having a difficult first pregnancy many years ago. The doctor wanted to do an amniocentesis to determine if my baby had Down Syndrome since I was in my mid-thirties, but in excellent health.
I remember saying to my husband that I didn't want them puncturing my placenta with that long needle and contaminating the sterile container that housed my baby. We also agreed that even if they 'found something wrong', neither of us would choose to abort. The child was born healthy and by good fortune and hard work he is an extremely accomplished young man with a high IQ, quite good-looking and is an absolute joy in our lives. I can only imagine the loss we would have felt if they'd talked us into aborting him.
Same thing happened to my daughter many years ago. Doctor wanted to do the amnio test and she refused. She wanted her baby in spite of any ill health. Her husband did not want a defective son (his words). She kept the baby and dumped the husband. She made the right choice. Today we have a healthy 19 year old young man who is the perfect grandson and son. He's smart, happy and generally a really good person who is liked by everyone. I am so proud of him.