[bigcat00]

I have a six year old girl with Down Syndrome. She is our seventh child. She has been a joy for us and our other children, who range from 18 to 8. It is appalling to me that people who masquarade as members of helping professionss should suggest that such people not be born.

[agrace]

A rookie? You've been here three years! :) Guess you don't post often? There have been quite a few double posts lately, maybe something in the system.

When I was pregnant with my now nine-month-old, my triple-screen tested high for the possibility of Downs. I was given the option of having an amnio or a more intensive ultrasound. I said what's the point, it's not like we'd abort anyway. And my daughter was born completely healthy.

I have a hard time believing that the "vast majority" would choose to abort Downs babies as the article stated. I'm sure you're daughter is a joy and a blessing to your entire family. (7 kids...my you are brave...)