[reaganaut]

I'm assuming severe mental retardation or a physical handicap that would require life support.

But they are not. My parents were told I would be mentally retarded and/or be on life support. The doctors WERE WRONG. I am glad your children are healthy. I live with the chance that my children (when I have some) will have the same birth defects I do. My husband and I have decided we will give up EVERYTHING so they live as long and as comfortably as possible. There are also charities that help families in these situations.

I do not believe in a nanny state, I believe that private charities should help these families, and I support them.

[Blzbba]

"My husband and I have decided we will give up EVERYTHING so they live as long and as comfortably as possible. There are also charities that help families in these situations. "


I've been surprised that you are the first (and only, to my knowledge) person to mention 'charities' as a source of aid.


"I do not believe in a nanny state, I believe that private charities should help these families, and I support them."


Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences, of which your experience is far more 'real' than anyone else's in this thread, in relation to the topic.