tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post3297093208997773590..comments2023-10-25T04:03:19.002-05:00Comments on Bill and Ria - Sharing experiences about life, parenting, and Down syndrome: Failure to Diagnose Down SyndromeRiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06737298798388579270noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-75059769526347483472010-11-04T07:25:07.532-05:002010-11-04T07:25:07.532-05:00I have a 6 year old son with Down syndrome...I kne...I have a 6 year old son with Down syndrome...I knew before I had an amniocentesis done, and after, went about gathering all the information I could find. His bio-donor, on the other hand wanted me to abort because he didn't want a less than perfect child. Needless to say, this "man" is not a part of our lives. These people are talking about a living, breathing human being. That child did not choose to be born with Down syndrome. The analogy to King Solomon was apropos...why not give the child up for adoption then, if they are so expensive to you? I am a single mother and wouldn't give my son up for the world or for all the "normal" children in this world. He is my life and is a blessing to me every day. People such as those in the article should not even be parents.Marksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773921661372959097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-78746945738247008792010-07-26T20:11:43.874-05:002010-07-26T20:11:43.874-05:00Those people should not be parents. They make me ...Those people should not be parents. They make me want to vomit.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-13017441450720962742010-07-25T06:10:18.044-05:002010-07-25T06:10:18.044-05:00Argh, those parents are such hypocrites! It's ...Argh, those parents are such hypocrites! It's so obvious that they're suing primarily for the money, but to state that they would terminate should they know their child's condition?! Pray karma will pay them what they deserve.Lornahttp://blogofrugrats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-47284586627739165222010-07-23T10:20:25.619-05:002010-07-23T10:20:25.619-05:00What is WRONG with people? Seriously. Some folks h...What is WRONG with people? Seriously. Some folks have a screw loose. I think the judges in these cases should refer to The Judgment of Solomon, which is a story in which King Solomon ruled between two women both claiming to be the mother of a child. He uses a stratagem to determine the truth, tricking the two women into revealing their true feelings. King Solomon pretends that he will destroy the child by using a sword to cut the child in two, giving one half to each woman. So what if one of these modern-day judges said, "Alright, you win. Let's go ahead and kill your child now, then...and get it over with. No one will be held liable for murder, so bring me something to get the job done." Of course in the Bible, the real mother panicked and told King Solomon to give the child to the other woman so that his life would be saved, even though she desperately wanted him. The other woman, who was truly not the mother, agreed to the slaying. Solomon instantly gave the child to his rightful mother. <br />I wonder what the parents of these children would do?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587714578258448217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-16169864595259295032010-07-21T18:21:14.631-05:002010-07-21T18:21:14.631-05:00It is very sad article. I completely think the opp...It is very sad article. I completely think the opposite. I knew that my son had Down syndrome since I was about 14 weeks pregnant and it was confirmed with the amnio at 19 weeks. It didn't change anything! I am proud to say a the early stimulation for my son started when he was an unborn baby. I wish it could be more researches focused in prenatally stimulation and nutrition for unborn babies diagnosed with Trisomy 21. I am sure many people will think different.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563282224117081649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-23793349645934286192010-07-21T18:11:55.808-05:002010-07-21T18:11:55.808-05:00Oh my goodness, that is absolutely sick! That poo...Oh my goodness, that is absolutely sick! That poor kid, having parents who wish they had not been born and willing to use them to get money! He doesn't treat the kid like gold, he just keeps thinking the child might be worth some. UGh! I am so angry right now, how horrible!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446519726166504505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-519267349793341132010-07-21T17:09:22.264-05:002010-07-21T17:09:22.264-05:00My (adopted by love) niece and Grandson both were ...My (adopted by love) niece and Grandson both were said to have DS. Both are here and do not have it. I can't imagine this world without them. Also, if they did have it, neither Mom would have terminated and loved them just as much (who knows? Maybe more!)Kandi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410855500274321915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-53910593036055988972010-07-21T12:24:23.089-05:002010-07-21T12:24:23.089-05:00I wondered if they were doing this for financial r...I wondered if they were doing this for financial reasons, and saying they would have aborted just so they could win their legal case. Jodi Picault wrote a novel about a girl with osteogenesis imperfecta whose parents did that. But I agree, it was terrible to hear the parents saying that. Terrible in so many ways!M.Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241956439079629519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-20327933118327946972010-07-21T12:09:17.409-05:002010-07-21T12:09:17.409-05:00Ugh, what a horrible article. Obviously they aren...Ugh, what a horrible article. Obviously they aren't living in the blessing of having a child with ds. Very sad.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866781944242761406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274008603909996948.post-91717462501986034252010-07-21T11:20:10.255-05:002010-07-21T11:20:10.255-05:00Sick! You love your daughter and treat her like go...Sick! You love your daughter and treat her like gold, yet had you known she was Down Syndrome before you had her, you would have killed her? You wouldnt have even given her a chance?? That makes me sick!! When they told me there was a high chance my newest had Down Syndrome when I was pregnant, I accepted the fact that I may have a special needs child, and moved on! Turns out, he did not have Down Syndrome, but I would love him just the same if he did! I dont think people should be allowed to terminate pregnancies for such things!mrsstricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373192567671239348noreply@blogger.com