by Amy Collier | Oct 18, 2015 | D&E
I wanted this baby, but I couldn’t go on. By J.S. My fourth pregnancy was a surprise. (All four were surprises of different degrees. I think we only “tried” once.) Not an unwelcome one. My first pregnancy was followed by two miscarriages. We wanted a...
by Amy Collier | Sep 24, 2015 | Opinion, Stories
By Breana Walk a mile in my shoes … see what I see, hear what I hear, feel what I feel, then maybe you’ll understand why I do what I do. Til then, don’t judge me.[/caption] Within the last year a lot has changed in my world as well as the world...
by Amy Collier | Aug 24, 2015 | Cystic Hygroma, Induction/L&D, Stories
There was no living child who had these missing genes and no documented cases the same as ours. By H. My husband and I are currently waiting to have our termination in another three days. I am will be 18 weeks pregnant when I have the procedure. At our 12-week scan we...
by Amy Collier | Aug 20, 2015 | Omphalocele, Opinion, Q&A, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
What if I had continued the pregnancy? Would my living children grow to become stronger, gentler people? Have a question for Ending a Wanted Pregnancy? Email us. Q: I terminated my pregnancy following a poor prenatal diagnosis of omphalocele. Recently, I read a...
by Amy Collier | Aug 12, 2015 | D&E, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I sobbed, rubbed my stomach, said prayers, apologized to my unborn child and professed my love. By M.V. I am 37 years old and have a healthy 22 month old boy at home. My first pregnancy was a breeze, and I assumed my second one would be as well. At my 12-week...
