[tri-wings] Re: I don't like this

I know of a girl who lived to the age of 21 with full Trisomy 18.  
You're right, even though the prognosis is poor in general for children 
diagnosed with T-18, that shouldn't label every baby with T-18 as 
'incompatible with life'.  Even babies born with a poor prognosis have a 
chance if doctors got out of the rut in their beliefs that our babies 
lives are not worth saving because their quality of life is 
compromised.  They forget that a simple cuddle and a belly full of warm 
milk is all any baby ever wants, regardless of the physical problems 
they face.

Jean

Mum to Arily Faith, born asleep, July 8th, 2006
and to Conor, born June 21st, 2007
Our little princess due June 17th, 2009


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