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Diffficult question to answer. I honestly dont know what I would have done many years ago.

I just wanted a baby to love. I could love a handicapped child.....

Really tough answer but the question is very good I cannot anwer this as it has never happened and now it will never happen I can  see the the pros and the cons I take my hat of to all parents who have gone through this and they have raised the child and I have seen sooo many that dont make it through to 5yrs sorry I am pleased I was never id that situation good question

That`s one terrible position to be in...I could and would love any child..but I can see where you`re coming from..That`s One brave decision..either way imho!...TBH...I just don`t know what I`D have done,whatever age:-0...I`d like to say I`d not abort..but what a question!!:-Z...(This is going to be one busy site)!!!

How I look at it, is this, if that child is meant to be born normal or abnormal, it will be born no matter what, if i was meant to rear and look after my child with abnormalities well that is what was intended for me to do.I feel God makes these decisions for us.

This is a really hot topic!

I'll answer but won't debate it with anyone

because it's my own personal view.

I don't believe in abortion.

I applaud the honesty of all of the responses.  I personally do not feel that I know for sure, exactly WHAT I would have done, had I been in that circumstance.  I believe that anyone can say what they WILL do, what they WOULD have done, what you SHOULD do, what you SHOULDN'T do.  That is the easy part.  The difficult part, is when you are actually in that position yourself.  Only then, can we be so certain of the outcome. Talking about a situation and being "in it",  are vastly different!  My heart goes out to those who have had to go through such an experience.

I wouldn't.  Not my call.

I don't believe in abortion, not for any reason, I think it is immoral and should never be considered or legal. If we had a child with special needs it would be just that and loved just the same as any other child.

My ans to this question is not an easy one!  The only thing I can say is that God wont give you anything more than you can handle.

I am not ,nor ever have been in favour of abortion,however I work with people with disabilities,all dual diagnosis. I don't think anyone can generalise or judge, all are very different,as is anyone else,many would not have survived after birth without medical intervention,an ethical nightmare. Should they have been kept alive, I think not in some circumstance, others are happy and healthy and in fact enjoy a good quality of life, facing  this decision  would involve many factors, degree of disability would be of major concern, and if the disability was severe and quality of life reserved to lifelong total dependence, pain,confused mental state, and poor quality of  life, I would have to yes, I wouldn't condemn anyone to a life of torture.   

Do what is right or what heart says ?

I would take what God gave me and deal with it........

nope

PKB., You think you can't. But, when it actually happens, you would step up to the plate. Actually, Downs syndrome kids are easier going  and more loving than  " normal '' kids. Their teen years are a lot easer too, on the parents than a normal kid.