if you knew your unborn child had cf would you abort it

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Ricky123

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okay this is difficult one but if you knew your unborn child would have cf would you and your partner have a abortion.I just look at the life i have led which has been crappy because of health induced cf problems and i would never wish my child to suffer and face the problems i have which has had secondary problems for social life etc.I rather he/she not be born than be faced with the constant medication and treatment that a person with cf has to do
i mean in all honestly if someone gave people with cf a crystal ball before they were born to show them the life of someone with cf and how it affects a person on a daily basis i bet many wouldent opt to come on this earth
 
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Ricky123

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okay this is difficult one but if you knew your unborn child would have cf would you and your partner have a abortion.I just look at the life i have led which has been crappy because of health induced cf problems and i would never wish my child to suffer and face the problems i have which has had secondary problems for social life etc.I rather he/she not be born than be faced with the constant medication and treatment that a person with cf has to do
i mean in all honestly if someone gave people with cf a crystal ball before they were born to show them the life of someone with cf and how it affects a person on a daily basis i bet many wouldent opt to come on this earth
 
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Ricky123

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okay this is difficult one but if you knew your unborn child would have cf would you and your partner have a abortion.I just look at the life i have led which has been crappy because of health induced cf problems and i would never wish my child to suffer and face the problems i have which has had secondary problems for social life etc.I rather he/she not be born than be faced with the constant medication and treatment that a person with cf has to do
i mean in all honestly if someone gave people with cf a crystal ball before they were born to show them the life of someone with cf and how it affects a person on a daily basis i bet many wouldent opt to come on this earth
 
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JazzysMom

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<b>First off let me remind everyone that although this is a very controvertial topic......it is a valid ?? because right/wrong, good/bad, dumb/smart it is a decision that often has to be made. </b>THAT being said.....as a Mom AND a CFer I can honestly say I dont know. I will admit publically on this board for the first time that I terminated a pregnancy when I was 16. I did it because of MY health (according to my mindset & my mothers at the time). I didnt have the "turmoil" of emotions that you hear about etc, but I do think it makes me appreciate my daughter that much more. As far as being a gal with CF, personally, I dont see it as "that bad", but then again I dont know any different of a life then one with CF. I adapt to things. I can say that as a Mom and seeing my daughter go thru difficulties with normal childhood things like strep throat or viruses that puts her on the toilet every 15 minutes is heart wrenching. I couldnt imagine her having something like CF, but if I knew she would.....at this time without actually being in the time or mindframe in which I would have to make that decision....I cant make such a decision. Its not that cut/dry usually even knowing the horrors of the illness. At least not for me!
 
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JazzysMom

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<b>First off let me remind everyone that although this is a very controvertial topic......it is a valid ?? because right/wrong, good/bad, dumb/smart it is a decision that often has to be made. </b>THAT being said.....as a Mom AND a CFer I can honestly say I dont know. I will admit publically on this board for the first time that I terminated a pregnancy when I was 16. I did it because of MY health (according to my mindset & my mothers at the time). I didnt have the "turmoil" of emotions that you hear about etc, but I do think it makes me appreciate my daughter that much more. As far as being a gal with CF, personally, I dont see it as "that bad", but then again I dont know any different of a life then one with CF. I adapt to things. I can say that as a Mom and seeing my daughter go thru difficulties with normal childhood things like strep throat or viruses that puts her on the toilet every 15 minutes is heart wrenching. I couldnt imagine her having something like CF, but if I knew she would.....at this time without actually being in the time or mindframe in which I would have to make that decision....I cant make such a decision. Its not that cut/dry usually even knowing the horrors of the illness. At least not for me!
 
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JazzysMom

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<b>First off let me remind everyone that although this is a very controvertial topic......it is a valid ?? because right/wrong, good/bad, dumb/smart it is a decision that often has to be made. </b>THAT being said.....as a Mom AND a CFer I can honestly say I dont know. I will admit publically on this board for the first time that I terminated a pregnancy when I was 16. I did it because of MY health (according to my mindset & my mothers at the time). I didnt have the "turmoil" of emotions that you hear about etc, but I do think it makes me appreciate my daughter that much more. As far as being a gal with CF, personally, I dont see it as "that bad", but then again I dont know any different of a life then one with CF. I adapt to things. I can say that as a Mom and seeing my daughter go thru difficulties with normal childhood things like strep throat or viruses that puts her on the toilet every 15 minutes is heart wrenching. I couldnt imagine her having something like CF, but if I knew she would.....at this time without actually being in the time or mindframe in which I would have to make that decision....I cant make such a decision. Its not that cut/dry usually even knowing the horrors of the illness. At least not for me!
 
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debs2girls

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I personally dont believe in abortion for any reason. I know in some situations, it may be hard not to want to have one, but I would never have one.
We never know for sure what life will be like for any unborn child whether they have c/f or not. I would rather take steps to never get pregnant than have an abortion.
 
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debs2girls

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I personally dont believe in abortion for any reason. I know in some situations, it may be hard not to want to have one, but I would never have one.
We never know for sure what life will be like for any unborn child whether they have c/f or not. I would rather take steps to never get pregnant than have an abortion.
 
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debs2girls

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I personally dont believe in abortion for any reason. I know in some situations, it may be hard not to want to have one, but I would never have one.
We never know for sure what life will be like for any unborn child whether they have c/f or not. I would rather take steps to never get pregnant than have an abortion.
 
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chrissyd

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This is a very controversial topic and I really hope that we can all demonstrait the ability to discuss but not argue this one....



This is *my* answer for my situation; not advice for others...


That being said; my doctor has advised me to not get pregnant. Not only do I have CF but other medical problems as well. If I accidentally got pregnant and was able to care the pregnancy to term then I would.

However; since I was told "no" by my doc I have had a tubal ligation. I got this done b/c I could not have an abortion. I just wouldn't be able to do it.


I think having the tubal (although it was hard for me to give up the idea of having more children) was the smartest thing I have ever done.
 
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chrissyd

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This is a very controversial topic and I really hope that we can all demonstrait the ability to discuss but not argue this one....



This is *my* answer for my situation; not advice for others...


That being said; my doctor has advised me to not get pregnant. Not only do I have CF but other medical problems as well. If I accidentally got pregnant and was able to care the pregnancy to term then I would.

However; since I was told "no" by my doc I have had a tubal ligation. I got this done b/c I could not have an abortion. I just wouldn't be able to do it.


I think having the tubal (although it was hard for me to give up the idea of having more children) was the smartest thing I have ever done.
 
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chrissyd

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This is a very controversial topic and I really hope that we can all demonstrait the ability to discuss but not argue this one....



This is *my* answer for my situation; not advice for others...


That being said; my doctor has advised me to not get pregnant. Not only do I have CF but other medical problems as well. If I accidentally got pregnant and was able to care the pregnancy to term then I would.

However; since I was told "no" by my doc I have had a tubal ligation. I got this done b/c I could not have an abortion. I just wouldn't be able to do it.


I think having the tubal (although it was hard for me to give up the idea of having more children) was the smartest thing I have ever done.
 
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sarabeth87

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I don't think that I would, but then again, I've never been in that situation. Therefore, if I was in that situation, I might have a completely different view of things.
 
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sarabeth87

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I don't think that I would, but then again, I've never been in that situation. Therefore, if I was in that situation, I might have a completely different view of things.
 
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