-----Original Message----- >From: Bonnie Klein <bsklein@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: [tri-med] Re: Bonnie- a twin family contact for support > >Hi - I just received the worst of my fears. Baby B does have t18..... >Please help if nayone can give me advice or anything. The dr is pushing for >me to terminate baby B next tuesday due to me being 22 weeks..... No one seems >to be able to give me any stats or other risks other than premature labor. Bonnie, Your impending decision is so incredibly personal. I echo the same questions and thoughts raised by others on the list here. DON'T LET THE DOCTORS PUSH YOU into a decision until you've had all your questions answered and you feel ready. Gosh, I would think terminating one child would put the other at risk. I would think that premature labor is a risk of carrying typical twins (even with the trisomy). No matter what you decide. We'll all be here to support you. Please feel free to ask any questions. Vent any emotions. I am so sad for you right now. I will be praying for you and your twins. Tenderly, Chris (mama to Mari, full T18, dob 8/24/01) Tipp City, OH 45371 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/misstippcity/my_photos http://home.earthlink.net/~loganfamily/id1.html http://www.benotafraid.net/story.asp?id=38 http://web.coehs.siu.edu/Grants/TRIS/ Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows www.trisomyonline.org Families Helping Families On-line