reading this as a child changed my life and i think about it every day
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Termination of my pregnancy was offered to me so many times I lost count. My unborn child had a 98% chance for Down Syndrome.
The specialists listed her markers clinically; thick neck, short limbs and heart complications. Constant reminders that these pregnancies terminate themselves often and without warning.
Not once did they connect me with families raising children with Down syndrome. Not once did they mention joy.
Three years later I’m still stunned by the contrast of their grim predictions…
Oh, sorry it happened. But looking on the bright side, your house is cleaned out, you DON’T have a person in a hospital bed in the house, and the only person you have to worry about with all the chaos that goes into a major plumbing project is yourself. Take care. Know that we’ll miss your writing and your very unique take on all that is happening and will be looking forward to your return.