by JD | Sep 24, 2015 | Induction/L&D, Multiple Losses, Stories, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome), Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Why should I have to hide as if I did something wrong or shameful? By Anne Mellinger-Birdsong Survived is used in the sense of being stronger for having accomplished a major challenge. I have survivedThe death of my motherBefore I was marriedBefore I had children. I...
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...
by Amy Collier | Mar 28, 2015 | Q&A, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Twin-toTwin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
There are no magic words that will resolve this pain for them. Have a question for Ending a Wanted Pregnancy? Email us. Q: I’m not sure if you can help me but, at this stage, I’m open to anything. My brother and his girlfriend, who is 40, were expecting twins. After...
by JD | Mar 21, 2015 | Q&A, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Avoid those who seek to validate their own choices by pressuring you to do the same—regardless of what choice they’ve made. Have a question for Ending a Wanted Pregnancy? Email us. Q: I just had an amnio. I am only 16 weeks along. They had a tough time seeing a...
by JD | Mar 18, 2015 | Opinion, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
We all walk our own path. I simply chose a different path. I will not say it is a better one. By T.W. I am not writing to criticize. I feel so deeply for these families and the choices they made. I cry reading these stories they’ve written because I went through...
