by JD | Feb 26, 2021 | D&C, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I just wasn’t expecting this. I hadn’t had time to do any research. I couldn’t think of any questions even though my mind was racing and my hands were shaking. By Stefanie A difficult beginning I’m 39 and had three previous miscarriages (no living...
by JD | Jul 6, 2020 | D&C, Diagnoses, Stories, Turner Syndrome
Though the act of scheduling the termination—and the thought of actually showing up voluntarily to have it done—felt impossible to me, I didn’t ever really doubt our decision. I knew what we had to do, even though the thought of doing of it broke me in a way I didn’t...
by JD | Feb 5, 2019 | D&C, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I began to love this little baby inside me. And I was sure it was a girl—I even came up with a name. By Anonymous I am 34 years old. I’m originally from Russia and I just got my U.S. citizenship. I am married (it’s my second marriage) and I have a wonderful...
by Amy Collier | Mar 13, 2015 | D&C, D&E, Induction/L&D, Practical Information, Q&A
It’s our turn to ask: How did you handle the financial burden of ending your wanted pregnancy after a poor prenatal diagnosis? Have a question for Ending a Wanted Pregnancy? Email us. Q: How did you handle the financial burdens associated with ending your wanted...
by JD | Mar 3, 2015 | D&C, D&E
I did everything “right” with my pregnancy: ate healthy foods, avoided caffeine, drugs, drinking, and smoking By Caleb’s Mother I was 23 and didn’t even know I was pregnant at first. I’d told my doctor I was really tired and I was having...
by JD | Feb 11, 2015 | arthrogryposis, D&C, Stories
When the doctor began to speak, I knew something was very wrong. By Marie In June of 2014, my husband and I found that our baby had a condition that was incompatible with life: arthrogryposis multiples congenita. This website helped me feel less alone during the weeks...
