I would terminate if I was pregnant with a Down's Child

[mamaclairbear]

I figured this out last night at Kroger. I saw a mom and dad who were in their 80's I would guess. Their daughter was in her 40's I think. She was sweet but what happens when the parent's die? I could never die in peace knowing my child would be put in a nursing home when I'm gone.

[livyla]

 I respect your choice,  however there  are many adult group homes,  were individuals with DS ect...live very fufilling lives.  Perhaps she lives in one and was on her outing with her parents.

[Namaste17]

The last thing people with disabilities need is your pity.

[brettsmomma]

 Like the previous poster i just wanted to say my experience with a woman who has downs syndrome. She lives in an adult care home that's just basically assistance with the at home things. She worked at my job , went shopping, and even dated. She lives a very productive life :)

[mamaclairbear]

Where did I say I pitied her?

Quoting Namaste17:

The last thing people with disabilities need is your pity.

[Namaste17]

Yep. I work in a group home and some of our guys have boyfriends and girlfriends, jobs, and a better social life than I do. It's sad that people would choose to terminate and take that away from them.

Quoting brettsmomma:

 Like the previous poster i just wanted to say my experience with a woman who has downs syndrome. She lives in an adult care home that's just basically assistance with the at home things. She worked at my job , went shopping, and even dated. She lives a very productive life :)

[Country_Momma89]

I would too, I have a ton of respect for parents that can handle raising a child with special needs, I however barely have the patience to raise the 2 healthly kids I have now and know I couldn't handle raising a special needs baby. I'll probably be bashed all to hell for admitting this but it's true.

[Aydans_Mommy]

I wouldn't. That's my baby no matter what.

[mamaclairbear]

I have a great aunt that has Downs Syndrome. Her mother is still living and is 96 years old. My great aunt is 80 something. My experience with her situation is that she does not have the mental capabilities to work or live alone. She cannot cook, clean, do laundry or anything. She can bathe and clothe herself but thats about it. She does make amazing crochet blankets though.

Quoting brettsmomma:

 Like the previous poster i just wanted to say my experience with a woman who has downs syndrome. She lives in an adult care home that's just basically assistance with the at home things. She worked at my job , went shopping, and even dated. She lives a very productive life :)

[sassyscorpio85]

My mom is a CNA who works with mentally and physically challenged. The group homes they have arent like nursing homes. Most of them get to go to school or even have a job they can do.

[EmmaGlenn20]

I agree with you. It's not for everyone and if you know you cannot handle a baby with a disability, then that is the best decision. Either that, or try to find a loving couple that would be more than willing to adopt the child.

Quoting Country_Momma89:

I would too, I have a ton of respect for parents that can handle raising a child with special needs, I however barely have the patience to raise the 2 healthly kids I have now and know I couldn't handle raising a special needs baby. I'll probably be bashed all to hell for admitting this but it's true.