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My sister-in-law has just found out that her sons girlfriend is pregnant.
They already have a 9 month old baby girl, The problem with this pregnancy {approx 4 months} is that they,ve just found out that the baby's head is twice the size of the babys body, The hospital have said in so many words it would be in there best interest to have a termination as the baby looks like it will be seriously handicapped both mentally/physically.
His girlfriend who is only {18} is very confused and so obviously turned to her mother for advice, To our astounishnent she told her daughter to go ahead with the pregnancy, and that the state would fund the upbringing of the baby with a 24 hour carer and that they would be provided with a car and be ok financially.
Her mother for the record is a serial benefit claimer like most of her family, and we feel she is being ill-advised by her mother, she's even saying she not going to the hospital in the morning now for further test, once again her mothers idea.
We feel she is being mis-guided as to what lies ahead,she's a frightened young lady and we are very concerned for her.
Your comments would be appreciated as we feel that all the information/advice we can give her will assist in this difficult decision.
Thankyou.
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When i mentioned the funeral {if this is the case} i was trying to underline that on top of the almost certain death of the baby, its an expense they can ill afford, plus they are putting themselves and members of there family through grieving.
I appreciate that pro-life people have there yiews, but for the sake of the baby, a termination is the best outcome.
As i,ve pointed out, Edwards symdrome = ''The baby will die'' the latest being a few weeks after birth, i know you can come back and say, But whilst there is life you have a chance, In this case tho the baby won't survive.
Our concerns at the moment are that the girl in question refuses to go to the hospital,as she believes the baby will be fine, this is extremely narrow minded on her behalf, and for the sake of her unborn baby she Has a duty to find out what is wrong,What mother would'nt want to know what problems lie ahead.
Its just such a aweful, aweful thing for someone to go through.. and I guess what makes me feel so bad for this girl and her mate is that fact that if the baby dies now.. she will have to live with knowing she killed it.. and if the baby lives a short while out of her body .. she will have to watch it die.. .So so sad.. .
Oh and yes please let us know what the out come of this poor young girl is.. My heart is just aking for her..
Thanks laurence...
malaise & jennykins, Thanks for your post, As it stands at the moment she is still refusing to go to the hospital.
Their is a chink of light, yesterday we gave them a load of info on Edwards symdrome {they asked for it} so hopefully they will re-book their appointment at the hospital.
Whatever the outcome i will post a new thread, Once again, I would like to thank you all for your post, Its very reassuring to see so many people who care.
Thankyou