M.,
When I was pregant, I was 40, and a blood test showed
a very high possibility for Down's Syndrome. I was 25
weeks pregnant and the doctor, for over two hours, tried
to convince me I should abort the baby.
When I decided to become pregnant, I wanted a child, to
love, to nurture, to care for, to help become the person
they were intended to be. I had decided prior to pregnancy
that God was in charge, not me, and no matter what illnesses, or disabilities that I had to encounter with
the new child, I would be there for my child, through it
all, and teach my child that God was there too.
My child is now 15, the joy of my life, and has not always
been healthy, but has always been a blessing. He loves life, and people, and God, and me. He did not have Down's
Syndrome, but was diagnosed later with dyslexia. He has
struggled to read and write, but has always done well in all of his studies. Two more years, and he will graduate
from High School.
Every parent has to decide, with any pregnancy, what is
their goal for being a parent to any child. There are no
guarantees in life. We go through life, not around it.
I pray you and your husband make whatever decision that
you both feel comfortable with, and know that there is a
bigger decision maker than us....the life giver, and creator..God.
Wishing you blessings.
Becky