[tri-wings] Re: Screening

Quoting "BOSS2BURR@xxxxxxx" <BOSS2BURR@xxxxxxx>:

> I just found out that I'm 8 weeks pregnant. We are very excited.  Our 
> Gabriella had T-13 and passed in December. I don't know if I should have 
> test done. 

Ok, here's my two cents worth:  Since Erin(11/4/94-5/4/95)was my youngest, I 
never had to go through these decisions.  I guess I wouldn't have done testing 
back then because I wouldn't have changed anything even with a positive 
diagnosis.  Erin made such an great impact on our families' lives and was such 
a joy to have. But now that my daughter is a NICU nurse in one of the biggest 
hospitals in our state, I see the value of prenatal testing.  If there is a 
problem it would be benificial to have the baby in a large hospital where they 
can do more.  Now I probably would opt for the testing just so my child could 
have a better chance if there were a problem.  
I guess this is the type of thing where you have to follow your heart.
Hugs and wishing you the best,
Gloria--mommy to angel Erin, plus Loren,29; Adam,28; Brenda, 24; Ashlyn, 13 and 
attending pipe organ camp this week(she loves it!). 
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