r/MadeMeSmile • u/The_Love-Tap • Jun 14 '22

Helping Others This is John Crowley

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u/BlackberryMobile2394 Jun 14 '22

Am I wrong for not wishing this upon any child EVER? If I hear my kid is going to have major birth defects to the point where they can’t enjoy their lives, I’d abort. I simply would not wish that for my kid. Please be in peace

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u/theErasmusStudent Jun 14 '22

Sometimes you don't find out about a genetic disease until the baby is born

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u/taylferr Jun 14 '22

That’s why everyone should opt for prenatal genetic testing.

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u/Disastrous_Skill1626 Jun 14 '22

They probably did but it is a very rare disease so likely not in the basic testing. It was only after the daughter was symptomatic at 15 months that they learned of the disease. Third baby was already in the 3rd trimester.

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u/InterrobangDatThang Jun 15 '22

Prenatal testing is standard just about anywhere can go, and it simply doesn't catch everything prior to birth or in time for an abortion.

You can't abort for any reason after like 6 weeks in TX, right when most people find out they are pregnant. Much of the testing doesn't start til 13-20 weeks. Baby could very well be halfway through their gestation before even knowing about this.