Most parents don't have the financial resources to pay for the care that Stephanie and John can afford. It's easy to lazily judge a person who knows they cannot cope with raising a DS child, but very few of the people judging the people who have abortions or give the child up for adoption are doing the work to make life easier for people with disabilities and their families.
This is just stupid. Understandable that if the baby was already here or the woman was pregnant but a DS embryo implant? that's selfish people don't wish downs syndrome on their child. This lady needs a reality check.
I think what Stephanie, the director, does for families expecting a baby with Down syndrome is absolutely wonderful. She meets people at their darkest moments and gives them love and support. She is taking her past experiences and trying to help others.
I have a disability and I never want to bring a child into the world with a disability I know that might sound mean but it dose not. My disability will be pass down if I have a child so that is why at my age and I am 36 I don't have any children because of that reason.
@Tiger J exuse me I have autisum wich makes most people put me in the disabled category but my IQ has been tested and is higher than most nurotypical people so what does intelligence have to do with a disability I think you need to deduct yourself disability dosent mean low iq
This illustrates the side of DS that rarely gets talked about. People only want to talk about how much joy their DS child gives them, how they raise their spirits because they are always "so happy and loving and sweet and like angels/gifts from God," etc., etc. But that is not reality. While many normal children without special needs have behavioral problems (about one in ten, according to one study), kids with DS and behavioral problems run about one in three. They tend to be very sensitive to the feelings of those around them and can be set off easily if someone is sad, tense, anxious. They can also be overly sensitive to changes in strict routines. They are easily upset and frustrated when they can't understand or can't express their fears or frustrations. Their outbursts can be violent as they can't understand social norms of appropriate behavior, and as they get older and bigger, they are very hard to physically restrain. This is the side of DS that people don't want to talk about and can be a shock to people who have only heard the one side of this condition but then see the reality.
I found this information very enlightening. It helps me to understand why people are nervous or scared or disappointed when their child is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. I respect all the parents and caregivers that work with people with Downs and other disabilities. They experience heaven and hell, that is for sure.
@@angelenapulis9083the likelihood of that happening decreases if you give them the proper therapies so that they can express their thoughts and have a fulfilling life. They are far more capable than people give them credit for and people treat them as toddlers when they are way older. That can lead to outbursts from frustration. Imagine your life is limited and there’s nothing you can do about it because you’re born that way
This is quite a disturbing programme to watch. I was expecting it to be about children with DS, but actually it's about adults with parenting issues. I just hope the needs of the children don't come second to the neediness of the adults involved or who want to be involved.
I expected it to be about adopting children with Downs syndrome but this was pretty disturbing, I mean the parents, I feel bad for the down syndrome children.
Shannon Smith soooooo....someone gets pregnant and decides to will the child to be special needs? You've obviously never been pregnant bc you have no idea how pregnancy works...achild is a child is a child...no matter what health issues. A conception is never a mistake...its a beautiful thing that there are people out there that want to give these children loving homes and if I can ever afford to adopt I'd love to adopt a downs child. Btw. I'm adopted and it's such a special gift both given a d received
Harmony Jayne you are rude. Im not saying raising a child with down syndrome is wrong. I am saying to purposefully implant an embryo that has a known problem is. Thats my opinion. I am a mother of two and do actually have a special needs child - not something picked up on ultrasound but life changing all the same. Please tell me how i have no idea how pregnancy works??
Shannon Smith I got that after I posted. I hadn't atm that part off the video yet. I did agree that there are plenty of healthy babies that need homes and although every child deserves a chance at life let's home some before we bring more into the world
@@JennaKlaire_3p I'm autistic you obviously have nothing going on with you do you people with down syndrome can be born with a hole in there heart or multiple they can have low muscle tone many more health complications and be in and out of hospital in there childhood so tell me would you plan to put a child through multiple 12 hour heart operations to keep them alive that's basically what could happen if they chose to play god in that way we need to adopt these children not medically insert them to grow into a child
So you admittedly think your son leads a sad life but in the same breath think we should continue to intentionally bring these types of people into the world? You are selfish!
My mum worked in a secondary school specialised for people with DS. I grew up knowing them and they are honestly so caring and kind hearted. Sadly, my mum died when i was 10 but im following in her footsteps and decided to work in schools specialised for people with DS. I've nearly finished my first year of college (:
AmyFreshCrazy I’m so sorry for your loss, but I am certain that your mom is so incredibly proud of you and your passion to follow in her footsteps. May God bless you! 🙏🏻💕
So let me get this straight. You could not handle your DS child, but encourage others to put their families in the same situation? Do you tell them what you have done with your son? You need to consider your role in this situation.
Oh Karen, let me set you straight. It's not that one can't handle her son. Every situation is unique and it's very easy to judge from the outside. Have you ever been almost knocked out by one of your children? 99.99 % of what she does is help find a loving home for children who need one. The amazing part of this whole thing is that there are people willing to open their home so a child with Down Syndrome can have a better life. She connects the two and changes so many lives for the better. That is her part in this. How many lives can you say you have changed in a positive way?
I think you're also missing the part where she got therapists and exhausted all their resources. They did everything any parent could possibly do. Everything doesn't always turn out perfect whether they have down syndrome or not. Of course she has a lot to offer other parents adopting a child with down syndrome.
People disagreeing with you miss that children, yes, even DS, dont become violent on their own. Im inclined to believe she has anger issues herself and used violent disciplinary techniques. Thats why my brothers had to be institutionalized.
Iam with Karen on this one.She has her own adult DS son in an Institution, but is still spreading the word for people to adopt Down syndrome children. So I'm guessing adult Down syndrome people have to wear adult diapers and be fed by hand. And let's not leave out violent outbursts whether in public or at home. Yeah let's go sign up people for that.
@@frankiekohl1593 There is little evidence to support severe psychotic disturbance and aggressive behaviours being common in the Down's syndrome population. Having DS offers challenges with potty training, but it doesn't guarantee the need for adults diapers. They also don't need to be fed. Some people with DS are able to have a job. I feel like you're making a lot of assumptions without knowledge.
It's not cruel to disagree with DS insemination. They're so many special needs and normal children already out there,in dire need of loving families waiting to be adopted.
@@Naogostoumorra Because the "pro-life" movement has forced people with DS to be their mascots, with no regard to the feelings of actual people with DS. To use a term those people are familiar with: It's virtue signalling.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ my aunty was born in 1953 with Down syndrome. She contracted Polio at 18 months and spent her entire childhood locked away in a hospital. She was so institutionalized at age 18 she continued to live in a residential program. Over time she was able to come for holidays, over nights, short vacations. She lost her hearing but did so well with sign language. She truly loved her house mates and caregivers. I was born in 1970 and she was the joy of my childhood. Even when I was a young adult, she would pull me on her lap and hold me, rock me, and sing baby baby... Her sister devoted her life to healthcare and fights for the rights and benefits of the disabled and when my aunts went to live her senior years with her sister, surrounded by those who loved her, her life was complete. She gave so much to this world and saw things in a way we can not comprehend. What she overcame despite it all her life mattered. If she were born today in 2017 I know she would have accomplished so much more. Please don't see Down's syndrome as a defect.
If it weren't a defect, she wouldn't have been institutionalised. Her life was complete? Did she gain good qualifications, have a successful career and travel the world?
Adopting a child with DS is great I wish more people could or would. However, someone purposely bring a child into the world with DS is absolutely selfish. To force that life upon an innocent child is pathetic. It's likely they only want to do it for the novelty of it, to say they have a child with DS. If any one with DS was ask the question " if we could take your Downs away would you" and they understood that question, they would say yes. All I'm saying is if it happens natural, then it was in God's will and was ment to be. Oh, and I can't believe she said "I have hope that there will be children with DS in the future" just unbelievable. God help us all!
Have you ever known a person with DS? They're often the sweetest, most joyful people you could hope to meet. They don't see anything wrong with the way they were made. With good parenting and therapies, they can live pretty normal live, go to college, have jobs, etc.
Linville Hendrix that’s quite a selfish attitude. Our world is made up of all different types of abilities and everyone can make a contribution. It is up to all of us to accept those with differences and everyone deserves love and support. Just remember you yourself or your future children could end up with special needs requiring to be cared for. If you see yourself as being “better” than those with disabilities then you need to spend time in a special school. You’d soon change your mind.
This video is very disturbing, this woman talking about down syndrom embryo transfer on purpose is more about herself than the baby. I am watching a woman not so balanced psychologically, even if she seems very articulated, who seems to seek recognition more for being the mother of a down syndrom child. Mentally dependant? I don’t know, but she definitely refuses to aknowledge pain and sickness and suffer of this child with disability. I am stunt by her selfish behaviour, just tell it like it is, even if i believe she’s convince to do right and very sincere. But she is part of those who dangerously allowed people to play the role of natural selection. Above everything let’s not forget that illness and disability always belongs with severe pains, do we need to see our love ones to suffer to be validated and beloved?!!
How is she selfish? She is knowingly signing up for a life of dealing with judgemental assholes like you who spew hateful judgements but never do anything to support people in tough situations.
@@sayhello5377 She's selfish because she's intentionally bringing a DS child into this world... when the foster care system is BEGGING for adoption of special needs children.
Right, people think these kids are “perfect little angels”. They are actually a lot of work. They are cute when little, but a while other thing when they get into their teens.
I believe they’re kids just like any others. But I have seen what they are capable of if they’re raised with love and if learning is promoted. I‘ve seen people with Down Syndrome that live on their own, that have kids, that have a high school diploma, that are athletes, that have gone to college, that have taken on incredible challenges.
@@queenbuzybee4074 yes, because there 3 types of DS but you can never know in advance which type your baby will have. The softest version of DS is the Mosaïque and indeed, it seems they are ok despite their disabilities. But the full version of DS is really heavy do deal with physical and mental health wise.
So a woman condoning the implantation of a Down syndrome embryo is the same woman who has a son living in an institution with severe behavioural issues? I don't get it. I know DS people are lovely and I don't agree with abortion but some have very severe issues so I don't understand why someone would purposely implant that embryo.
Lauraj I found that a contradiction also. She gets upset at her sons quality of life yet supports implanting an embryo of a child who could have a similar quality of life. 🤔
perhaps you missed the part where she explains that her son is only 1 of 6 people in the entire world that have his unique combinations of diagnoses. She seems to work very hard and passionately for ALL children with Down Syndrome and yet has to live with the pain of her son's extraordinary disability. I don't see why you have a problem with that...
+Bob Renner so almost 20% of people born with DS will have severe issues like the woman's son in this video? that is still a pretty high probability. i applaud anybody who decides to follow through with their pregnancy after finding out that their baby has DS, however to purposefully implant an embryo with DS seems like a very selfish act.
The woman purposely bringing a child with DS into the world is completely SELFISH! I find what she's doing disgusting. Choosing to keep a DS baby is not the same as forcing one into the world.
I understand taking care of DS children, but purposely creating one ? It's cruelty to the kid. Adopt, help out or work with the already existing children with disabilities.
exactly. it's unconsionable for people to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to get pregnant with their designer babies when there are children already in existence who need help now. it's pure ego, and it's disgusting.
You can. Go look up the channel "This gathered nest" their most recent adoption was twins who were adopted as embryos. However I don't think it's fair that this woman is purposely trying to bring a DS child into the world. That is selfish.
Yes, one can "adopt" an embryo. When a couple goes through IVF, there is no control over how many eggs the woman will produce, how many mature eggs will be retrived in surgery, how many eggs will fertilize in the lab, or how many of those embryos will survive to transfer or cryopreservation 5 days later. Some couples end up with a lot; example- my husband and I had 11. When the couple has grown their family as much as they want, they can let another couple adopt their "extra" frozen embryos. You need to understand many couples who go through IVF never get any embryos out of it. My SIL just did her first IVF and had 23 eggs, but only 5 fertilized even though they did ICSI on all of them. I know another couple who went through 7 rounds of IVF with no embryos at all. It's so uncontrollable. So, if couple A has more embryos than they can parent and couple B can't produce any embryos, couple A can let couple B adopt their extra embryos. Embryo adoption has no guarantees. It could very well end in miscarriage. But it's a good option for couples who want the full parenthood experience including pregnancy. Not everyone is cut out for adopting a baby or an older child. Adoption certainly fills the void of empty arms, but it doesn't fill the experiences of pregnancy or childbirth. It's a natural, biological want. Some people want to be a child's parents for that child's entire life.
I think it's important to remember that they were in the adoption process for years, and the families that initially picked them decided to keep their babies. So the couple DID choose existing children (those still in the womb, yes, but still existing). Going through that process and being turned down over and over is heart-wrenching.
I think it is unfair to implant an embryo with DS on purpose. Why have a child with a disability when they will have a harder life. It the child has it then they do, love them the same.
I found this video a little strange and it left me with a very odd feeling inside. I don't know how to explain it. The title was the thing that rose interest but it really had nothing to do with what we actually saw. I have to agree with some others who gave made the comment about Megan wanting to implant a DS embryo into her womb. This to me is a selfish thing to do. We do not know what the child will be like when they arrive. Isn't Megan risking serious health issues by doing this. No child should ever come to this earth with a job to do. And l feel that Megan is doing this by implanting. A child should come as a gift with a blank slate ready to enjoy life not as a 'plaything' for the parents selfish wants. There are many other disturbing things in this video however l shall leave those untouched for now. The producers of this video really need to review this video and try and see what we the audience are seeing.
The end email she read was so touching, it made me cry. Bless the parents who also have to sometimes make that awfully hard decision to give up their baby for adoption too.
Attitude No thank you, your videos are inspirational. Even though I'm living in Ireland all your videos are so amazing and well put together. Well done!
I hope Stephanie is honest with birth parents and prospective adoption parents about her own experience. I'm sorry her son is facing such a bleak existence, but she cannot guarantee another family won't face the same thing.
It is not true that a lot of people with DS are living out in the community on their own or with minimal help! They all need some type of support from minimal or full time. They are all mentally and or physically impaired in some way and to choose to inflict that life onto another human because of your own selfish desire is wrong. Go and adopt a child who already exists with DS or with any of the other disabilities that already exist.
There are COUNTLESS thousands upon thousands of children in this world already who have special needs. Choosing to purposely transfer a DS baby to give birth to is the most selfish thing you could do especially being that there are so many already here who need parents & a loving home. I can’t get over how fucked up this is. I can’t believe it.
Down syndrome embryo implant is just irresponsible and crazy! Should adopt a baby with DS or work on supporting children with DS would be ideal. Some people have no sense
To get a child with down syndrom on purpose is totally sick. Thats like aiming for a baby with a heart defect or hoping your baby will get cancer?! That woman thinks properly she is the best mother on this planet and better than anyone else because of that. In reality, she really isnt. Its simply ridiculous.
Coming from a person with special needs herself, this is something I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Seriously, who’d want a special needs child? Kids are hard enough to take care of as it is! Why add something onto that?
Why wouldn’t someone want to adopt and take care of someone with a disability if they want to help? You should check how you speak of your own Kind. It’s sad
@@frillylily8005 nobody “gives” anyone DS. To tale the decision to purposely implant an embryo with DS is incredibly egotistical and cruel. People with DS suffer life long health issues, and will need daily care long after the parents are gone. Who would choose to bring a child with such limitations to life?
@@Naogostoumorra Well Gratefully In the modern age with the care being made the life Expectancy an Specially rate of happiness for Those with DS are higher then ones without it then the past. If one caring for someone with a Disability isn’t a crime then I do not see why allowing disabled embryos a chance at progression like the none disabled would be One. If we throw away/abort every disabled embryo fetus then we would never know How to change the world for the better for the Medically needy. Unless we’re going the nazi Eugenics route to stop the Supposed life of misery’s and worthless from birth. If you would like more info on statistics an lifestyles theres the UA-cam live action vidoe called. Live action babes with disabilities. An websites like People with Down syndrome are happy from the Washington post. And healthy women families with Down syndrome
So purposefully bringing a child with this seems really unfair to the kid. And it's great that these people who are obviously upper middle lass with the ability to afford care and have the education and the resources to help them.
D Sanchez I agree that aborting a child because it has Down syndrome is wrong. That's my belief. But to purposefully bring one into the world knowing that it has a minimum of a 40% chance of having heart malformations, along with all kinds of other physical and mental disabilities, I don't get it. It seems really irresponsible. If you have one naturally, wonderful. But to bring one to life on purpose? I don't know.
it just erked me when around 9;47 she started comparing a potentially life threatening syndrome ie down syndrome because of the possible heart complications associated with it etc to a hair color!!? and how we need people in wheelchairs? i personally don't need nor want to be in a wheelchair lol i think it's flat out child abuse sick really to purposely bring any child with a potentially severe disability into the world not because of the child but because of the world we live in and when the loving parents etc are gone other relatives or social programs are left to care for the person and it's not fair on both sides it's sad - adult quadriplegic with a neuromuscular condition
This woman is intentionally having an embryo with Down syndrome implanted because she wants a Down syndrome baby? That is not okay or normal and I cannot believe this is even allowed! That is child abuse! I don’t care what anyone says. That is so wrong! So heartless. That poor baby 😢
this is certainly a dilemma, i am pro-life in any situation but i feel that it's very strange for the woman in this video to actually want to bring a DS child into this world by implanting an embryo in her womb. i don't see that as God's calling but her wanting to adopt DS babies, that is perfectly admirable! so she had some failed attempts at that.. but there are plenty more babies with DS to choose from bc most people do not want to adopt children with special needs. i feel sorry for the couple that has the 25 year old in an institute , it's taken such a toll on them. my prayers go out to them . i don't think people should abort DS children but i'll admit it can be very hard to care for some of them. but then again it's sometimes very hard or almost impossible to care for regular kids without disabilities for different reasons. i think children are conceived and born for a purpose that's bigger than anyone here on Earth and it's not up to us to decide to end their lives.
Who are you to say what is or isn't God's calling on her life? I've been through a failed adoption and 3 miscarriages. It sucks and I feel for her. Maybe she feels this route is the safer option after so much loss.
Her son's behaviors sound so much like my nephew who has low functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'd be willing to be that he has a comorbid Autism/DS diagnosis. I hope she often hears that she was and is a good mom. It's a difficult path to travel and I'm sure her son knows she is a good mom!!!
I think it is soooo unbelivebly cruel to implant on purpose an embryo that has down syndrome. their are sooo many challenges and health issues these kids face. I really am angry that they did that. I believe it is good to have diversity but if you prevent illness by not implanting an embryo suseptible to illness...do it.
i am shocked by some of these comments. I think people might be afraid of what they don't understand. This organization has helped so many women and has changed so many lives for the better. Economic class has nothing to do with the mission of NDSAN. I would encourage everyone to use this forum as an opportunity to ask questions and learn, not pass judgment.
The work they do there is great, but purposely implanting an embryo with downs or any disorder is just disturbing. My brother has downs and i can't say enough great things about him, but i would never wish to have a child with downs. There are plenty of children with disorders and abnormalities that she could adopt.
What a load of bullcrap. You're not exactly the same as everyone else when you don't have a disability. And having red hair is not a disability like Down Syndrome is, which is nearly always accompanied by medical conditions from birth. Advances in medical technology have almost entirely gotten rid of a wide variety of illnesses and disabilities. I don't hear this woman complaining about those not being there anymore. So sad to have to see children become victims of adults' faulty thought processes when it comes to disability.
I cant be PC about this this is wrong. So many docos spin it like disability is wonderful and yes their are some people that have a happy life with disability but for every 1 person like that their are so many more who wish they didn't have that disability and a lot who wish they had never been born. I've seen people who are bitter and angry at their parents and the world because they will never have what everyone else can have they will never have normal or be able to function on their own. I have no issue with anyone with a disability its my job to care and help those with disability but I've never met anyone like this woman who thinks we need disability and is happy about it. I wish for all the people Ive worked with I could take it away so they could have the life they want I don't wish more people had to go through the struggles that they do. To take an embryo that you already know has a fault and grow it into a person that will have to live with that is wrong, it doesn't matter if its down syndrome or any other fault its still wrong. For the children who get adopted that's wonderful but their are many who don't and get shifted around foster care till they can be put in a care facility. Ive seen the pain the anger and the humiliation ive seen the burn out and guilt from the families ive seen the abandoned and the lonely just as many other people in my line of work have, its not all character building and love. I really hope the doctor and the place that is implanting these embryo's gets shut down.
I dont really like the blonde woman. If u are such an advocate, then why is ur son with DS living in an asst. facility? Shouldnt u be caring for him with the help of a medical home professional? Its kinda like shes telling ppl oh, DS isnt that bad, but im not caring for my son who has it. Lady, theres a reason people terminate ds pregnancies. I just dont like when people glamorize DS
So many of these comments break my heart. I would not be a mom today if it weren't for Stephanie and the NDSAN. I know Down Syndrome sounds scary to so many people but it's not. Things are so different now. Individuals with DS can have jobs, live on their own, and truly make an impact in their community. I highly encourage you to watch Born This Way on A&E so you can see the lives of a few young adults with DS and the lives they live. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I wish there was more understanding and acceptance from others. People are breaking all kinds of barriers in the DS community and there is more and more inclusion than there used to be. When I started my journey to be a mom 8 years ago I didn't expect this to be the path to motherhood, but when I look into my daughter's big, blue eyes I see a perfect little girl and have so much love for her. And my daughter has had some of the health issues but is perfectly healthy at 7 months old. She had a major heart issue and requires heart surgery at 10 weeks old, yes it was scary, but her heart is fine now. Hannah will be able to do all of the things everyone else does, especially as she grows, we just may have to take the scenic route but boy is it beautiful.
+Andrew Smith What country are you in? Here, many people who have DS live independently or semi-independently (In their own apt with staff in the building, thus providing jobs for others!) and work. I supported 2 ppl with DS at work. Another job created by people having DS. More jobs = more taxes being paid. People who have DS are usually more capable than people who have other forms of intellectual disability.
Very few DS people live independently in any country. The large majority are never capable of learning to read or write. It's an extremely severe mental impairment - worse than most forms of mental disability. You supporting DS people at work doesn't mean that a job was created by them - it means that you were burdened with looking after them, when you would otherwise have been doing productive work. The vast majority of DS people don't work - and those who do work do very menial, low-paid jobs and need to be supervised. They cost society millions and contribute virtually nothing. The tiny amount that a small minority pay in tax is dwarfed by the millions that they cost in tax paid by others.
Because very few DS kids attend mainstream schools. Most cannot ever learn to read and write or work. The tiny proportion of DS people who are able to attend mainstream schools and work are the unusally high-functioning ones. Why can't you understand that you haven't come into contact with average DS people, who are severely impaired? Many have to live in instutitions and be watched 24 hours a day because they can't pay bills, run a bank account, cook, shop, have normal conversations etc. Many have to be confined and watched so that they don't attack people. Many of them don't even understand the concept of money, let alone how to count it, save it, budget etc. There are millions of unskilled and semi-skilled people to do all the menial jobs - many of whom are currently unemployed. There is also a constant flow of new immigrants willing to do such work. DS people aren't a necessary part of the workforce and in any case, the vast majority of DS people never work.
The level of stupidity just exploded all over the screen like a jizz blast of chromosome mutated swimmers to make this fucked up delusional women. I don't even care to begin to name the obvious failures on every level that these idiots just spoofed out on us. Human cruelty..delusion...false discrimations...moral failure and contradictions..social implications...unscientific lies...its amazing. Wow.
You put your child in a facility for others to take care of and yet your advocating for others to keep their fetuses that are diagnosed with DS? First off your a hypocrite! Second off, you have no business telling others to do what you yourself could not do. Your a sorry excuse for a mother. Your son doesn’t want to see you because you failed him as parents. You made the choice to have him and you should have done him better. And you wonder why he doesn’t want to see you! Geeze lady, you’ve lost your mind.
I have a Son that was born with down syndrome (he is almost 3) and he is an absolute blessing. All I can do is raise him the best I know how and love him unconditionally, but there is no telling what he will be like as an adult. I pray the way we are choosing to raise him will help him grow and develop into the best adult he can be. I cannot fathom placing him into a home. I don't ever see myself doing so. Never say never and Im sure these parents also may of never seen themselves placing their son into a home. However I feel like down syndrome or no down syndrome, something somewhere the choices they made parenting him went awry. Their Son probably has so much pent up anger and resentment towards his parents that he cannot verbally express. The only way he knows how to is by getting violent with his parents. He is pushing them away because he's probably angry with them for placing him in that home. I don't know. I just know I will do everything in my power to take care of my own. It would hurt me and probably my son beyond belief to send him away to be someone elses responsibility. I am a huge advocate for down syndrome and always speak positively about continuing a pregnancy when parents find out because it truly is life changing in the best way. But it is going to take a lifetime of dedication and hard work as a parent raising them. So many rewarding moments to be had. That being said, to intentionally implant an embryo knowing damn well the chances of them having health complications, heart defects and the possibility of behavioral problems later on in life...is beyond selfish. We were lucky and blessed that my Son was born 100% healthy despite having down syndrome. He so far has beat the odds and walked early, hit milestones etc. And overall is the sweetest most loving child, as well as incredibly smart. But, let's just be real here. That is not always the case for every child born with down syndrome. They still struggle with many things. And again like I said earlier, I cannot predict the future and say for certain that my son won't develop behavioral issues as he grows into a teenager and young adult. I just know we will do EVERYTHING we can to love him and make him feel accepted, worthy, loved and wanted so he never feels any different.
I hope Steph and her husband come to understand that this is not their fault. It's just a flaw in nature. If they were to stop visiting Chris I don't think he would know the difference
I have a child with autism believe me if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't do it again for nothing she has violent out burst I Kno where the family is coming from with the son in the home
I would love to be able to afford to adopt a baby with down syndrome. I have down a lot of volunteer work with them at school and they are so sweet and loving.
I can say in my honest opinion that it is not good to transfer an embryo knowing that the end result is a downs baby. It’s a completely different when it happens. Often these children have disabilities and to knowingly plant 🌱 an embryo with a chance that it could be a child who suffers heart defects etc.
To me this was a wonderful video, it stayed on track of down syndrome. It showed all aspects of having a child with down syndrome, even showing what parents go through as well, which is very rare to see what all they deal with etc. I can't help but wonder how many people have been and will be helped by these parents being real about how it affects even them. They did include their son in this video as well and his daily struggles. They didn't pretend to paint a perfect picture, but instead chose to show us real issues, and I am sure this was not easy for them to have done, yet they have swallowed pride, (which many of us cannot even ourselves do) and showed us reality. May God bless this family and heal their hurts and pains.
Thank you so much for understanding! A big reason I agreed to participate in this was to reach out to those who think they are alone dealing with similar situations. It seems you absorbed the message I was hoping people would get. Thank You?
There is a wonderful group of professionals that help with communication for people with disabilities. It’s amazing! The name of the group is Apricot Clinic in Tigard Oregon. It is eye-opening and helped me so much teaching students with disabilities including Downs Syndrome.
@@thartwig26 Thanks for the encouragement. Rest assured we will never give up. Chris has very good periods and bad ones and the good ones are lasting longer and bad ones shorter.
i dont get why someone would bring a baby into the world that would have heart and health issues when you could adopt a baby with the same condition your basically taking away a home from someone in an orphanage with down syndrome in a group home or place needing a loving home that could be living in a bad situation
They're not "taking away a home from some kid in an orphanage" because they were never going to adopt some kid in an orphanage. But if that's the way you feel, why don't YOU give a home to a child in an orphanage? People who've never adopted love to judge and criticize.
Would someone implant an embryo with Retts or Dwarfism?. The woman has no concern for the child. There's nothing wrong with DS people, it's their health problems that concern me.
"Hes pretty awesome, I really like him allot! " That's an awesome couple. I guess I did not realize though that they were implanting embryos with ds. I thought it was adopting ds kids.
Some people are crazy. Adult boy living in facility, where people take care of him 24/7. ... Hey, lets help some freaks to find a defect embryo and make another one...
So you wanna keep your DS baby, great. What about when you get old and he still needs 24/7 care? Can you comprehend the fact that not everyone else now sees your 37 year old with the mind of a 6 year old as a burden, not a blessing?? They will (most likely) never be fully independent. = They will inevitably be a burden on the taxpayers. Congrats. You just took away money from children that have the capability to 100% contribute to society. But your DS has a great smile! That's so worth it...
Great videos on this topic. The title should read, "What is up with Down syndrome adoption?" The question mark goes at the end of the sentence/title. The video is about the reasons people adopt children with Down syndrome { "What's up with down syndrome?" would be followed by a video that explains Down syndrome.}
Awwww I’m thinking of adopting a downsyndrom when I get older 🥺 because my brother has downsydrom i get sad when women put there children with disabilities to the adoption center 🥺
There are so many special needs kids that need to be adopted. I understand that woman went through a traumatic experience and I'm guessing that's why she wants to have a DS embryo... but cmon that does not make any sense.
After 10 years visiting your son in a facility it "wears you out???". Really? My mother's brother was in a group home or "special home" for 50 years- from the time he was 20 something, until he was 75. All I know is my mother's brother had something happen in his 20's where he could not take care of himself and he had to go to a group home. I never met my mother's family, but did hear of her brother a few times. My other aunt would go visit several times a month and would take him out to lunch. He always had a package with snacks and other things every month.
What's the point of your comment? That no one should admit it's hard and being worn out till they too have had close family in a facility for 50 years!? She obviously is upset and devastated that some one else is taken care of her son with a very rare condition. She deserves our support and has every right to say it wears her out.
Why people said Down syndrome is bad they nobody they are wrong my boyfriend has Down syndrome when I find out he had it oh well I didn’t care he had it I love him for who he is not what he has
Amber, over the last 13 years we have tried everything and checked everything we can think of. We have a whole team of experts that we meet with several times a year. We have tested everything and when we hear of a new test or method we try that also. His team is very dedicated to helping him and us as a family. We are lucky to have the resourced we have but they just don't happen, you have to fight and be the bad guy every now and then to get some things done. Thanks for the suggestion.
i have a son with DS and something happen to him in a program, so he kind act the same way as your son, withdrawn from society he keeps to himself in his room and will socialize with his nephews. and his dogs but only in his home, but Christopher is happy , i know it hard but this not about you, is about your son, show him you love him, life is not perfect, and no one is. seems to me that he needs of showing that he is wanted , but that is for you too figure out, sometimes they cant express how they are feeling and the behaviors will get worst, you dont have ptsd, your son does , you want died early, but your son might, stop this not about you and yours husband, it about yours son, so suck it up and deal with it, no one said life is all about candy canes and unicorns. go see him everyday, show him you be there, if he does want you go home , go back again and again,
You want them to get rejected over and over again by their son? What about just let him be? I think he( Chris ) just wants to be left alone especially a good idea because he attacks his dad and mom.
Did you listen to the email at 27 minutes? Where a mother knew that the easy thing would be to have the child and give it only what that mother could give...... You don't think that bares paralelles with a mother of a 15 year old she badly badly wants to keep... But he can get better care at a facility? It takes more than 2 people to raise an adult with those in that kind kf need.
I'm about to have a baby brother with downs. these comments are very rude and make me concerned for his future living with some of these people. I pray he never comes across people like you.
You didn't offend nor did I mean to offend, so my apologies. You want education over Down Syndrome, your best bet is to be around someone with it, not to watch videos. Most glorify it or make it seem horrible! There is no such thing as a Down Syndrome face. Yes, there are facial characteristics of Down Syndrome but not all children have them.
Michelle G definition of disease is a disorder in a human. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder therefore DS is a disease. Educate yourself before you judge other people
They're just children, accept it, accept them, accept that they are born into this world. It's sad that people just kill their own children.. some children no matter they're own so called defect actually survive premature'ness, abortion, and many other things. Everyone is human, people that discharge other people are the true monsters. Only an opinion, haters will always hate.
I don't know how I feel abt this. Yes I think more people need to adopt kids with down syndrome. But to get preg on purpose with a baby with down syndrome seems kinda wrong. Because a lot of kids with down syndrome suffer because they have a lot of open heart surgery and a lot of other prob where there in pain . Now if I was to get preg and find out my child will have down syndrome yes I wld have my baby and do my best by tht child. But I cld not get preg on purpose with a baby with down syndrome. This is just how I feel it don't mean I'm right or wrong . I hope I haven't upsetted anyone.
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11:05- it won't be the first time in history a baby with down syndrome is ever implanted into someone. That is ignorance speaking. When a woman goes through IVF, the resulting embryos are not automatically tested. In fact, genetic and chromosomal screening can cost $4,000 - $6,000 per IVF "batch" in addition to the IVF costs (egg retrieval surgery, medications, ultrasounds, bloodwork, etc.). Most insurance companies don't cover IVF and even the ones that do don't cover genetic or chromosomal screening. Some will make exceptions if the couple has previously had an unhealthy child, but most won't. Any untested embryo could very well have DS-- the parents just don't know it yet. No embryo is guaranteed to implant or be born full term, healthy or not. It depends not only on the health of the embryo, but also on the health of the mother. Most doctors will not transfer embryos they know to have genetic or chromosomal problems. They usually don't even give the option to the parents. They just give parents the option to donate them to science or be destroyed. It's true, embryos can be adopted... And I understans why people say, "Well, why not adopt a healthy embryo? Or why not adopt an already-living child?" People need to worry about themselves. Why did you marry that person? Or buy that house? Or take that job? Or give birth instead of adopting? People love to judge what they don't understand or wouldn't do.
Growing up with a special needs sister you lurn to see the world differently and I woud with no dout 100% adoupt a downs kid I always have and I always will they make your life full of light and even tho sometimes you have to go to the hospital and that is the worst time when they say your kid might not make it and my sister whwt in the hospital for almost a year and I cried myself to sleep I coud not think of a life without a special person in my life I love everything about every single one of all the people I have meet and all of them
Most parents don't have the financial resources to pay for the care that Stephanie and John can afford. It's easy to lazily judge a person who knows they cannot cope with raising a DS child, but very few of the people judging the people who have abortions or give the child up for adoption are doing the work to make life easier for people with disabilities and their families.
This is just stupid. Understandable that if the baby was already here or the woman was pregnant but a DS embryo implant? that's selfish people don't wish downs syndrome on their child. This lady needs a reality check.
I think what Stephanie, the director, does for families expecting a baby with Down syndrome is absolutely wonderful. She meets people at their darkest moments and gives them love and support. She is taking her past experiences and trying to help others.
Thanks for your kind words Aaron! Hope you stay tuned!
I have a disability and I never want to bring a child into the world with a disability I know that might sound mean but it dose not. My disability will be pass down if I have a child so that is why at my age and I am 36 I don't have any children because of that reason.
I think that is very unselfish and considerate of you. You can always adopt and love a child as your own. Best wishes❤️
@Tiger J What a boring world if all were the same.
@Tiger J exuse me I have autisum wich makes most people put me in the disabled category but my IQ has been tested and is higher than most nurotypical people so what does intelligence have to do with a disability I think you need to deduct yourself disability dosent mean low iq
Am a ugandan..I have a baby boy 9months with a DS and he needs a heart surgery
This illustrates the side of DS that rarely gets talked about. People only want to talk about how much joy their DS child gives them, how they raise their spirits because they are always "so happy and loving and sweet and like angels/gifts from God," etc., etc. But that is not reality. While many normal children without special needs have behavioral problems (about one in ten, according to one study), kids with DS and behavioral problems run about one in three. They tend to be very sensitive to the feelings of those around them and can be set off easily if someone is sad, tense, anxious. They can also be overly sensitive to changes in strict routines. They are easily upset and frustrated when they can't understand or can't express their fears or frustrations. Their outbursts can be violent as they can't understand social norms of appropriate behavior, and as they get older and bigger, they are very hard to physically restrain. This is the side of DS that people don't want to talk about and can be a shock to people who have only heard the one side of this condition but then see the reality.
I found this information very enlightening. It helps me to understand why people are nervous or scared or disappointed when their child is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. I respect all the parents and caregivers that work with people with Downs and other disabilities. They experience heaven and hell, that is for sure.
Also, they tend to be very overweight. So imagine a 250 lb person physically attacking you.
@@angelenapulis9083the likelihood of that happening decreases if you give them the proper therapies so that they can express their thoughts and have a fulfilling life. They are far more capable than people give them credit for and people treat them as toddlers when they are way older. That can lead to outbursts from frustration. Imagine your life is limited and there’s nothing you can do about it because you’re born that way
This is quite a disturbing programme to watch. I was expecting it to be about children with DS, but actually it's about adults with parenting issues. I just hope the needs of the children don't come second to the neediness of the adults involved or who want to be involved.
Bess Of Hardwick i agree
Actually they already have put the childs needs second to their by implanting an embryo purposefully with a congenital disease. Wow.
Sickening to me.
I expected it to be about adopting children with Downs syndrome but this was pretty disturbing, I mean the parents, I feel bad for the down syndrome children.
I think its great people want to adopt special needs kids but I do not agree on planning a pregnancy with a special needs child
Shannon Smith soooooo....someone gets pregnant and decides to will the child to be special needs? You've obviously never been pregnant bc you have no idea how pregnancy works...achild is a child is a child...no matter what health issues. A conception is never a mistake...its a beautiful thing that there are people out there that want to give these children loving homes and if I can ever afford to adopt I'd love to adopt a downs child. Btw. I'm adopted and it's such a special gift both given a d received
Harmony Jayne you are rude. Im not saying raising a child with down syndrome is wrong. I am saying to purposefully implant an embryo that has a known problem is. Thats my opinion. I am a mother of two and do actually have a special needs child - not something picked up on ultrasound but life changing all the same. Please tell me how i have no idea how pregnancy works??
Shannon Smith I got that after I posted. I hadn't atm that part off the video yet. I did agree that there are plenty of healthy babies that need homes and although every child deserves a chance at life let's home some before we bring more into the world
@@JennaKlaire_3p I'm autistic you obviously have nothing going on with you do you people with down syndrome can be born with a hole in there heart or multiple they can have low muscle tone many more health complications and be in and out of hospital in there childhood so tell me would you plan to put a child through multiple 12 hour heart operations to keep them alive that's basically what could happen if they chose to play god in that way we need to adopt these children not medically insert them to grow into a child
You’re opinion doesn’t matter I think that’s the point
So you admittedly think your son leads a sad life but in the same breath think we should continue to intentionally bring these types of people into the world? You are selfish!
My mum worked in a secondary school specialised for people with DS. I grew up knowing them and they are honestly so caring and kind hearted. Sadly, my mum died when i was 10 but im following in her footsteps and decided to work in schools specialised for people with DS. I've nearly finished my first year of college (:
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AmyFreshCrazy good for you!! Sending love and prayers!!
Wow Amy that is an amazing story and you are one incredible person! I volunteer in a special school and honestly it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.
AmyFreshCrazy I’m so sorry for your loss, but I am certain that your mom is so incredibly proud of you and your passion to follow in her footsteps. May God bless you! 🙏🏻💕
So, are you doing well now?
God bless those who care for children with disabilities.
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So let me get this straight. You could not handle your DS child, but encourage others to put their families in the same situation? Do you tell them what you have done with your son? You need to consider your role in this situation.
Oh Karen, let me set you straight. It's not that one can't handle her son. Every situation is unique and it's very easy to judge from the outside. Have you ever been almost knocked out by one of your children? 99.99 % of what she does is help find a loving home for children who need one. The amazing part of this whole thing is that there are people willing to open their home so a child with Down Syndrome can have a better life. She connects the two and changes so many lives for the better. That is her part in this. How many lives can you say you have changed in a positive way?
I think you're also missing the part where she got therapists and exhausted all their resources. They did everything any parent could possibly do. Everything doesn't always turn out perfect whether they have down syndrome or not. Of course she has a lot to offer other parents adopting a child with down syndrome.
People disagreeing with you miss that children, yes, even DS, dont become violent on their own. Im inclined to believe she has anger issues herself and used violent disciplinary techniques.
Thats why my brothers had to be institutionalized.
Iam with Karen on this one.She has her own adult DS son in an Institution, but is still spreading the word for people to adopt Down syndrome children. So I'm guessing adult Down syndrome people have to wear adult diapers and be fed by hand. And let's not leave out violent outbursts whether in public or at home. Yeah let's go sign up people for that.
@@frankiekohl1593 There is little evidence to support severe psychotic disturbance and aggressive behaviours being common in the Down's syndrome population. Having DS offers challenges with potty training, but it doesn't guarantee the need for adults diapers. They also don't need to be fed. Some people with DS are able to have a job. I feel like you're making a lot of assumptions without knowledge.
It's not cruel to disagree with DS insemination.
They're so many special needs and normal children already out there,in dire need of loving families waiting to be adopted.
How can someone take a decision o implanting a baby with DS knowing that they will need intense care even after the parents are old and / dead?
@@Naogostoumorra Because the "pro-life" movement has forced people with DS to be their mascots, with no regard to the feelings of actual people with DS.
To use a term those people are familiar with: It's virtue signalling.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ my aunty was born in 1953 with Down syndrome. She contracted Polio at 18 months and spent her entire childhood locked away in a hospital. She was so institutionalized at age 18 she continued to live in a residential program. Over time she was able to come for holidays, over nights, short vacations. She lost her hearing but did so well with sign language. She truly loved her house mates and caregivers. I was born in 1970 and she was the joy of my childhood. Even when I was a young adult, she would pull me on her lap and hold me, rock me, and sing baby baby... Her sister devoted her life to healthcare and fights for the rights and benefits of the disabled and when my aunts went to live her senior years with her sister, surrounded by those who loved her, her life was complete. She gave so much to this world and saw things in a way we can not comprehend. What she overcame despite it all her life mattered. If she were born today in 2017 I know she would have accomplished so much more. Please don't see Down's syndrome as a defect.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story Kimber!
If it weren't a defect, she wouldn't have been institutionalised.
Her life was complete? Did she gain good qualifications, have a successful career and travel the world?
@@andrewsmith74 What is your problem with DS? Did you have an awful experience or what?
Adopting a child with DS is great I wish more people could or would. However, someone purposely bring a child into the world with DS is absolutely selfish. To force that life upon an innocent child is pathetic. It's likely they only want to do it for the novelty of it, to say they have a child with DS. If any one with DS was ask the question " if we could take your Downs away would you" and they understood that question, they would say yes. All I'm saying is if it happens natural, then it was in God's will and was ment to be. Oh, and I can't believe she said "I have hope that there will be children with DS in the future" just unbelievable. God help us all!
Have you ever known a person with DS? They're often the sweetest, most joyful people you could hope to meet. They don't see anything wrong with the way they were made. With good parenting and therapies, they can live pretty normal live, go to college, have jobs, etc.
Forcing the life upon the baby? The baby is already alive just not born yet. Only twisted mind can think otherwise. Don't play God.
Linville Hendrix that’s quite a selfish attitude. Our world is made up of all different types of abilities and everyone can make a contribution. It is up to all of us to accept those with differences and everyone deserves love and support. Just remember you yourself or your future children could end up with special needs requiring to be cared for. If you see yourself as being “better” than those with disabilities then you need to spend time in a special school. You’d soon change your mind.
This video is very disturbing, this woman talking about down syndrom embryo transfer on purpose is more about herself than the baby. I am watching a woman not so balanced psychologically, even if she seems very articulated, who seems to seek recognition more for being the mother of a down syndrom child. Mentally dependant? I don’t know, but she definitely refuses to aknowledge pain and sickness and suffer of this child with disability. I am stunt by her selfish behaviour, just tell it like it is, even if i believe she’s convince to do right and very sincere. But she is part of those who dangerously allowed people to play the role of natural selection. Above everything let’s not forget that illness and disability always belongs with severe pains, do we need to see our love ones to suffer to be validated and beloved?!!
How is she selfish? She is knowingly signing up for a life of dealing with judgemental assholes like you who spew hateful judgements but never do anything to support people in tough situations.
@@sayhello5377 She's selfish because she's intentionally bringing a DS child into this world... when the foster care system is BEGGING for adoption of special needs children.
I worked with DS children. It’s not easy. They are stubborn. Yeah, they can be mean like any individual. It’s a lot of work raising them.
Right, people think these kids are “perfect little angels”. They are actually a lot of work. They are cute when little, but a while other thing when they get into their teens.
I believe they’re kids just like any others. But I have seen what they are capable of if they’re raised with love and if learning is promoted. I‘ve seen people with Down Syndrome that live on their own, that have kids, that have a high school diploma, that are athletes, that have gone to college, that have taken on incredible challenges.
@@queenbuzybee4074 yes, because there 3 types of DS but you can never know in advance which type your baby will have. The softest version of DS is the Mosaïque and indeed, it seems they are ok despite their disabilities. But the full version of DS is really heavy do deal with physical and mental health wise.
So a woman condoning the implantation of a Down syndrome embryo is the same woman who has a son living in an institution with severe behavioural issues? I don't get it. I know DS people are lovely and I don't agree with abortion but some have very severe issues so I don't understand why someone would purposely implant that embryo.
Lauraj I found that a contradiction also. She gets upset at her sons quality of life yet supports implanting an embryo of a child who could have a similar quality of life. 🤔
perhaps you missed the part where she explains that her son is only 1 of 6 people in the entire world that have his unique combinations of diagnoses. She seems to work very hard and passionately for ALL children with Down Syndrome and yet has to live with the pain of her son's extraordinary disability. I don't see why you have a problem with that...
it was the other wonman (who had four healthy birth children) not the woman with the son in the institution.
Thank you for you comment - we will be following Megan's story so stay tuned and we might all gain some more insight!
+Bob Renner so almost 20% of people born with DS will have severe issues like the woman's son in this video? that is still a pretty high probability. i applaud anybody who decides to follow through with their pregnancy after finding out that their baby has DS, however to purposefully implant an embryo with DS seems like a very selfish act.
The woman purposely bringing a child with DS into the world is completely SELFISH! I find what she's doing disgusting. Choosing to keep a DS baby is not the same as forcing one into the world.
I understand taking care of DS children, but purposely creating one ? It's cruelty to the kid. Adopt, help out or work with the already existing children with disabilities.
You can't "adopt" an embryo... What a horrible thing to do. You apparently have the means and funds but didn't choose an existing child.
exactly. it's unconsionable for people to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to get pregnant with their designer babies when there are children already in existence who need help now. it's pure ego, and it's disgusting.
You can. Go look up the channel "This gathered nest" their most recent adoption was twins who were adopted as embryos.
However I don't think it's fair that this woman is purposely trying to bring a DS child into the world. That is selfish.
Yes, one can "adopt" an embryo. When a couple goes through IVF, there is no control over how many eggs the woman will produce, how many mature eggs will be retrived in surgery, how many eggs will fertilize in the lab, or how many of those embryos will survive to transfer or cryopreservation 5 days later. Some couples end up with a lot; example- my husband and I had 11. When the couple has grown their family as much as they want, they can let another couple adopt their "extra" frozen embryos. You need to understand many couples who go through IVF never get any embryos out of it. My SIL just did her first IVF and had 23 eggs, but only 5 fertilized even though they did ICSI on all of them. I know another couple who went through 7 rounds of IVF with no embryos at all. It's so uncontrollable. So, if couple A has more embryos than they can parent and couple B can't produce any embryos, couple A can let couple B adopt their extra embryos. Embryo adoption has no guarantees. It could very well end in miscarriage. But it's a good option for couples who want the full parenthood experience including pregnancy. Not everyone is cut out for adopting a baby or an older child. Adoption certainly fills the void of empty arms, but it doesn't fill the experiences of pregnancy or childbirth. It's a natural, biological want. Some people want to be a child's parents for that child's entire life.
I think it's important to remember that they were in the adoption process for years, and the families that initially picked them decided to keep their babies. So the couple DID choose existing children (those still in the womb, yes, but still existing). Going through that process and being turned down over and over is heart-wrenching.
Well said all
To purposely do this is just wrong on so many levels. WTF?
Why😬
I think it is unfair to implant an embryo with DS on purpose. Why have a child with a disability when they will have a harder life. It the child has it then they do, love them the same.
I found this video a little strange and it left me with a very odd feeling inside. I don't know how to explain it.
The title was the thing that rose interest but it really had nothing to do with what we actually saw.
I have to agree with some others who gave made the comment about Megan wanting to implant a DS embryo into her womb. This to me is a selfish thing to do. We do not know what the child will be like when they arrive. Isn't Megan risking serious health issues by doing this. No child should ever come to this earth with a job to do. And l feel that Megan is doing this by implanting. A child should come as a gift with a blank slate ready to enjoy life not as a 'plaything' for the parents selfish wants.
There are many other disturbing things in this video however l shall leave those untouched for now.
The producers of this video really need to review this video and try and see what we the audience are seeing.
The end email she read was so touching, it made me cry. Bless the parents who also have to sometimes make that awfully hard decision to give up their baby for adoption too.
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Attitude No thank you, your videos are inspirational. Even though I'm living in Ireland all your videos are so amazing and well put together. Well done!
Great to hear!
I hope Stephanie is honest with birth parents and prospective adoption parents about her own experience. I'm sorry her son is facing such a bleak existence, but she cannot guarantee another family won't face the same thing.
Adopt a child with a disability a loving human being but to engineer one is absolutely ridiculous and immoral this is selfish and very wrong ..
It is not true that a lot of people with DS are living out in the community on their own or with minimal help! They all need some type of support from minimal or full time. They are all mentally and or physically impaired in some way and to choose to inflict that life onto another human because of your own selfish desire is wrong. Go and adopt a child who already exists with DS or with any of the other disabilities that already exist.
There are COUNTLESS thousands upon thousands of children in this world already who have special needs. Choosing to purposely transfer a DS baby to give birth to is the most selfish thing you could do especially being that there are so many already here who need parents & a loving home. I can’t get over how fucked up this is. I can’t believe it.
Down syndrome embryo implant is just irresponsible and crazy! Should adopt a baby with DS or work on supporting children with DS would be ideal. Some people have no sense
To get a child with down syndrom on purpose is totally sick. Thats like aiming for a baby with a heart defect or hoping your baby will get cancer?! That woman thinks properly she is the best mother on this planet and better than anyone else because of that. In reality, she really isnt. Its simply ridiculous.
Coming from a person with special needs herself, this is something I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Seriously, who’d want a special needs child? Kids are hard enough to take care of as it is! Why add something onto that?
Why wouldn’t someone want to adopt and take care of someone with a disability if they want to help? You should check how you speak of your own Kind. It’s sad
@@frillylily8005 adopting a child with DS that needs a home is beautiful and perfectly understandable. Implanting an embryo with should be a crime.
@@Naogostoumorra You mean Deliberately trying to give an embryo DS is a crime?
@@frillylily8005 nobody “gives” anyone DS. To tale the decision to purposely implant an embryo with DS is incredibly egotistical and cruel. People with DS suffer life long health issues, and will need daily care long after the parents are gone. Who would choose to bring a child with such limitations to life?
@@Naogostoumorra Well Gratefully In the modern age with the care being made the life Expectancy an Specially rate of happiness for Those with DS are higher then ones without it then the past. If one caring for someone with a Disability isn’t a crime then I do not see why allowing disabled embryos a chance at progression like the none disabled would be One. If we throw away/abort every disabled embryo fetus then we would never know
How to change the world for the better for the Medically needy. Unless we’re going the nazi Eugenics route to stop the Supposed life of misery’s and worthless from birth. If you would like more info on statistics an lifestyles theres the UA-cam live action vidoe called. Live action babes with disabilities. An websites like People with Down syndrome are happy from the Washington post. And healthy women families with Down syndrome
So purposefully bringing a child with this seems really unfair to the kid.
And it's great that these people who are obviously upper middle lass with the ability to afford care and have the education and the resources to help them.
D Sanchez I agree that aborting a child because it has Down syndrome is wrong. That's my belief. But to purposefully bring one into the world knowing that it has a minimum of a 40% chance of having heart malformations, along with all kinds of other physical and mental disabilities, I don't get it. It seems really irresponsible. If you have one naturally, wonderful. But to bring one to life on purpose? I don't know.
it's a really selfish thing and i really can't grasp why any sane person would purposefully implant themselves with a down syndrome embryo.
Bridgett Beardsley yeah, I totally agree. And I also have come to understand that foetuses with chromosomal disorders have more chances miscarriage.
it just erked me when around 9;47 she started comparing a potentially life threatening syndrome ie down syndrome because of the possible heart complications associated with it etc to a hair color!!? and how we need people in wheelchairs? i personally don't need nor want to be in a wheelchair lol i think it's flat out child abuse sick really to purposely bring any child with a potentially severe disability into the world not because of the child but because of the world we live in and when the loving parents etc are gone other relatives or social programs are left to care for the person and it's not fair on both sides it's sad - adult quadriplegic with a neuromuscular condition
"A person's a person no matter how small"
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This woman is intentionally having an embryo with Down syndrome implanted because she wants a Down syndrome baby? That is not okay or normal and I cannot believe this is even allowed! That is child abuse! I don’t care what anyone says. That is so wrong! So heartless. That poor baby 😢
Raymear is STILL on the waitlist 2019...
Thought this was wonderful, till they started talking about willfully creating a child with DS.
this is certainly a dilemma, i am pro-life in any situation but i feel that it's very strange for the woman in this video to actually want to bring a DS child into this world by implanting an embryo in her womb. i don't see that as God's calling but her wanting to adopt DS babies, that is perfectly admirable! so she had some failed attempts at that.. but there are plenty more babies with DS to choose from bc most people do not want to adopt children with special needs. i feel sorry for the couple that has the 25 year old in an institute , it's taken such a toll on them. my prayers go out to them . i don't think people should abort DS children but i'll admit it can be very hard to care for some of them. but then again it's sometimes very hard or almost impossible to care for regular kids without disabilities for different reasons. i think children are conceived and born for a purpose that's bigger than anyone here on Earth and it's not up to us to decide to end their lives.
Who are you to say what is or isn't God's calling on her life? I've been through a failed adoption and 3 miscarriages. It sucks and I feel for her. Maybe she feels this route is the safer option after so much loss.
@@sayhello5377 "Safer option"??? In what way?
Her son's behaviors sound so much like my nephew who has low functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'd be willing to be that he has a comorbid Autism/DS diagnosis. I hope she often hears that she was and is a good mom. It's a difficult path to travel and I'm sure her son knows she is a good mom!!!
forensic mama she is an amazing woman, one of the nicest you would ever meet
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YES....as it's not tyical with down syndrome- it is for autism though
+Angel Face - Or even a mental illness like schizophrenia. Just about any combination is possible.
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I think it is soooo unbelivebly cruel to implant on purpose an embryo that has down syndrome. their are sooo many challenges and health issues these kids face. I really am angry that they did that. I believe it is good to have diversity but if you prevent illness by not implanting an embryo suseptible to illness...do it.
This lady is f''ing nuts. Child could die after a few months. Or a life of he'll. Get a puppy
i am shocked by some of these comments. I think people might be afraid of what they don't understand. This organization has helped so many women and has changed so many lives for the better. Economic class has nothing to do with the mission of NDSAN. I would encourage everyone to use this forum as an opportunity to ask questions and learn, not pass judgment.
Joe Gerger thank you. We definitely are not a high economic class and are now a family of 3 thanks to the NDSAN
Thanks for your comment - hopefully we are giving people more of an insight into the work of NDSAN and life with Down Syndrome
I could not agree more! I used to work with people who have intellectual disabilities, including those who have DS.
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The work they do there is great, but purposely implanting an embryo with downs or any disorder is just disturbing. My brother has downs and i can't say enough great things about him, but i would never wish to have a child with downs. There are plenty of children with disorders and abnormalities that she could adopt.
This is courage, this is strength, this is raw and this is a true testament to love.
What a load of bullcrap. You're not exactly the same as everyone else when you don't have a disability. And having red hair is not a disability like Down Syndrome is, which is nearly always accompanied by medical conditions from birth.
Advances in medical technology have almost entirely gotten rid of a wide variety of illnesses and disabilities. I don't hear this woman complaining about those not being there anymore. So sad to have to see children become victims of adults' faulty thought processes when it comes to disability.
My friend son has Downs .He is the centre of my world,I love him so much.He is a gift from God
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Carolyn your friend has a son with Down's? And he's the Center of Your World?
I cant be PC about this this is wrong. So many docos spin it like disability is wonderful and yes their are some people that have a happy life with disability but for every 1 person like that their are so many more who wish they didn't have that disability and a lot who wish they had never been born.
I've seen people who are bitter and angry at their parents and the world because they will never have what everyone else can have they will never have normal or be able to function on their own.
I have no issue with anyone with a disability its my job to care and help those with disability but I've never met anyone like this woman who thinks we need disability and is happy about it.
I wish for all the people Ive worked with I could take it away so they could have the life they want I don't wish more people had to go through the struggles that they do.
To take an embryo that you already know has a fault and grow it into a person that will have to live with that is wrong, it doesn't matter if its down syndrome or any other fault its still wrong.
For the children who get adopted that's wonderful but their are many who don't and get shifted around foster care till they can be put in a care facility.
Ive seen the pain the anger and the humiliation ive seen the burn out and guilt from the families ive seen the abandoned and the lonely just as many other people in my line of work have, its not all character building and love.
I really hope the doctor and the place that is implanting these embryo's gets shut down.
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It doesn't enable DS people to be self-sufficient, let alone successful.
I used to have a girl in my grade with down syndrome. I love those kids cause they just always has a smile on their adorable faces. 😍☺️😊
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And they love everyone. Such sweet hearts and smiles! I'd be proud to be a mom to a D'S child
Jessica Rhoda while they smash their head into the wall
Hmmmmm no. Not all people with downsyndrome are cute kids... That's awful!
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I dont really like the blonde woman. If u are such an advocate, then why is ur son with DS living in an asst. facility? Shouldnt u be caring for him with the help of a medical home professional? Its kinda like shes telling ppl oh, DS isnt that bad, but im not caring for my son who has it. Lady, theres a reason people terminate ds pregnancies. I just dont like when people glamorize DS
So many of these comments break my heart. I would not be a mom today if it weren't for Stephanie and the NDSAN. I know Down Syndrome sounds scary to so many people but it's not. Things are so different now. Individuals with DS can have jobs, live on their own, and truly make an impact in their community. I highly encourage you to watch Born This Way on A&E so you can see the lives of a few young adults with DS and the lives they live. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I wish there was more understanding and acceptance from others. People are breaking all kinds of barriers in the DS community and there is more and more inclusion than there used to be. When I started my journey to be a mom 8 years ago I didn't expect this to be the path to motherhood, but when I look into my daughter's big, blue eyes I see a perfect little girl and have so much love for her. And my daughter has had some of the health issues but is perfectly healthy at 7 months old. She had a major heart issue and requires heart surgery at 10 weeks old, yes it was scary, but her heart is fine now. Hannah will be able to do all of the things everyone else does, especially as she grows, we just may have to take the scenic route but boy is it beautiful.
Thanks for your comment Hannah R - your daughter sounds lovely and keep watching as we show the diversity of the DS community in all it's glory!
Only a tiny fraction can ever work or live independently.
+Andrew Smith What country are you in? Here, many people who have DS live independently or semi-independently (In their own apt with staff in the building, thus providing jobs for others!) and work. I supported 2 ppl with DS at work. Another job created by people having DS. More jobs = more taxes being paid. People who have DS are usually more capable than people who have other forms of intellectual disability.
Very few DS people live independently in any country. The large majority are never capable of learning to read or write. It's an extremely severe mental impairment - worse than most forms of mental disability.
You supporting DS people at work doesn't mean that a job was created by them - it means that you were burdened with looking after them, when you would otherwise have been doing productive work. The vast majority of DS people don't work - and those who do work do very menial, low-paid jobs and need to be supervised. They cost society millions and contribute virtually nothing. The tiny amount that a small minority pay in tax is dwarfed by the millions that they cost in tax paid by others.
Because very few DS kids attend mainstream schools. Most cannot ever learn to read and write or work. The tiny proportion of DS people who are able to attend mainstream schools and work are the unusally high-functioning ones. Why can't you understand that you haven't come into contact with average DS people, who are severely impaired? Many have to live in instutitions and be watched 24 hours a day because they can't pay bills, run a bank account, cook, shop, have normal conversations etc. Many have to be confined and watched so that they don't attack people. Many of them don't even understand the concept of money, let alone how to count it, save it, budget etc.
There are millions of unskilled and semi-skilled people to do all the menial jobs - many of whom are currently unemployed. There is also a constant flow of new immigrants willing to do such work. DS people aren't a necessary part of the workforce and in any case, the vast majority of DS people never work.
the adopted chinese kids with disabilities are _fucking adorable_ good on those parents
The level of stupidity just exploded all over the screen like a jizz blast of chromosome mutated swimmers to make this fucked up delusional women. I don't even care to begin to name the obvious failures on every level that these idiots just spoofed out on us. Human cruelty..delusion...false discrimations...moral failure and contradictions..social implications...unscientific lies...its amazing. Wow.
You put your child in a facility for others to take care of and yet your advocating for others to keep their fetuses that are diagnosed with DS? First off your a hypocrite! Second off, you have no business telling others to do what you yourself could not do. Your a sorry excuse for a mother. Your son doesn’t want to see you because you failed him as parents. You made the choice to have him and you should have done him better. And you wonder why he doesn’t want to see you! Geeze lady, you’ve lost your mind.
The boy who attacked his parents is emotionally disturbed
I have a Son that was born with down syndrome (he is almost 3) and he is an absolute blessing. All I can do is raise him the best I know how and love him unconditionally, but there is no telling what he will be like as an adult. I pray the way we are choosing to raise him will help him grow and develop into the best adult he can be. I cannot fathom placing him into a home. I don't ever see myself doing so. Never say never and Im sure these parents also may of never seen themselves placing their son into a home. However I feel like down syndrome or no down syndrome, something somewhere the choices they made parenting him went awry. Their Son probably has so much pent up anger and resentment towards his parents that he cannot verbally express. The only way he knows how to is by getting violent with his parents. He is pushing them away because he's probably angry with them for placing him in that home. I don't know. I just know I will do everything in my power to take care of my own. It would hurt me and probably my son beyond belief to send him away to be someone elses responsibility.
I am a huge advocate for down syndrome and always speak positively about continuing a pregnancy when parents find out because it truly is life changing in the best way. But it is going to take a lifetime of dedication and hard work as a parent raising them. So many rewarding moments to be had. That being said, to intentionally implant an embryo knowing damn well the chances of them having health complications, heart defects and the possibility of behavioral problems later on in life...is beyond selfish. We were lucky and blessed that my Son was born 100% healthy despite having down syndrome. He so far has beat the odds and walked early, hit milestones etc. And overall is the sweetest most loving child, as well as incredibly smart. But, let's just be real here. That is not always the case for every child born with down syndrome. They still struggle with many things. And again like I said earlier, I cannot predict the future and say for certain that my son won't develop behavioral issues as he grows into a teenager and young adult. I just know we will do EVERYTHING we can to love him and make him feel accepted, worthy, loved and wanted so he never feels any different.
My heart goes out to Steph and her husband.
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I hope Steph and her husband come to understand that this is not their fault. It's just a flaw in nature. If they were to stop visiting Chris I don't think he would know the difference
I have a child with autism believe me if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't do it again for nothing she has violent out burst I Kno where the family is coming from with the son in the home
What happened to their son, that cause his change in behaviour and his issues? Something must have happened, if the change was that quick and stark.
I would love to be able to afford to adopt a baby with down syndrome. I have down a lot of volunteer work with them at school and they are so sweet and loving.
My brother has downsyndrome and i have never loved anyone so much in my entire life....
these precious gems are true angels sent to us to remind us to love one another, and if given the chance...to teach us how to do that.
I can say in my honest opinion that it is not good to transfer an embryo knowing that the end result is a downs baby. It’s a completely different when it happens. Often these children have disabilities and to knowingly plant 🌱 an embryo with a chance that it could be a child who suffers heart defects etc.
To me this was a wonderful video, it stayed on track of down syndrome. It showed all aspects of having a child with down syndrome, even showing what parents go through as well, which is very rare to see what all they deal with etc. I can't help but wonder how many people have been and will be helped by these parents being real about how it affects even them. They did include their son in this video as well and his daily struggles. They didn't pretend to paint a perfect picture, but instead chose to show us real issues, and I am sure this was not easy for them to have done, yet they have swallowed pride, (which many of us cannot even ourselves do) and showed us reality. May God bless this family and heal their hurts and pains.
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Thank you so much for understanding! A big reason I agreed to participate in this was to reach out to those who think they are alone dealing with similar situations. It seems you absorbed the message I was hoping people would get. Thank You?
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Amazing! What a gift for you, the child, and the birth mom
There is a wonderful group of professionals that help with communication for people with disabilities. It’s amazing! The name of the group is Apricot Clinic in Tigard Oregon. It is eye-opening and helped me so much teaching students with disabilities including Downs Syndrome.
There is still hope for Chris... don’t give up.
@@thartwig26 Thanks for the encouragement. Rest assured we will never give up. Chris has very good periods and bad ones and the good ones are lasting longer and bad ones shorter.
What about adopting a child from fostercare with ds
Do you not remember what happened to her the times she DID do that?
i dont get why someone would bring a baby into the world that would have heart and health issues when you could adopt a baby with the same condition your basically taking away a home from someone in an orphanage with down syndrome in a group home or place needing a loving home that could be living in a bad situation
They're not "taking away a home from some kid in an orphanage" because they were never going to adopt some kid in an orphanage. But if that's the way you feel, why don't YOU give a home to a child in an orphanage? People who've never adopted love to judge and criticize.
That was excellent. God bless those people. I love this channel!
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Would someone implant an embryo with Retts or Dwarfism?. The woman has no concern for the child. There's nothing wrong with DS people, it's their health problems that concern me.
"Hes pretty awesome, I really like him allot! " That's an awesome couple. I guess I did not realize though that they were implanting embryos with ds. I thought it was adopting ds kids.
Some people are crazy. Adult boy living in facility, where people take care of him 24/7. ... Hey, lets help some freaks to find a defect embryo and make another one...
A person after my own heart,Stephanie! Keep up such a wonderful job!
So you wanna keep your DS baby, great. What about when you get old and he still needs 24/7 care? Can you comprehend the fact that not everyone else now sees your 37 year old with the mind of a 6 year old as a burden, not a blessing??
They will (most likely) never be fully independent. = They will inevitably be a burden on the taxpayers. Congrats. You just took away money from children that have the capability to 100% contribute to society.
But your DS has a great smile! That's so worth it...
Great videos on this topic. The title should read, "What is up with Down syndrome adoption?" The question mark goes at the end of the sentence/title. The video is about the reasons people adopt children with Down syndrome { "What's up with down syndrome?" would be followed by a video that explains Down syndrome.}
Awwww I’m thinking of adopting a downsyndrom when I get older 🥺 because my brother has downsydrom i get sad when women put there children with disabilities to the adoption center 🥺
No.
I'M CRYING THESE KIDS ARE THE CUTEST EVER AHHHHHHH ❤❤❤❤❤
There are so many special needs kids that need to be adopted. I understand that woman went through a traumatic experience and I'm guessing that's why she wants to have a DS embryo... but cmon that does not make any sense.
After 10 years visiting your son in a facility it "wears you out???". Really?
My mother's brother was in a group home or "special home" for 50 years- from the time he was 20 something, until he was 75.
All I know is my mother's brother had something happen in his 20's where he could not take care of himself and he had to go to a group home.
I never met my mother's family, but did hear of her brother a few times.
My other aunt would go visit several times a month and would take him out to lunch. He always had a package with snacks and other things every month.
Thank you for your comments - yes it was a difficult situation for Megan and her family - she definitely would prefer to have her son at home!
What's the point of your comment? That no one should admit it's hard and being worn out till they too have had close family in a facility for 50 years!? She obviously is upset and devastated that some one else is taken care of her son with a very rare condition. She deserves our support and has every right to say it wears her out.
Why people said Down syndrome is bad they nobody they are wrong my boyfriend has Down syndrome when I find out he had it oh well I didn’t care he had it I love him for who he is not what he has
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Absolutely!
Has Chris been checked for proder Willie syndrome ? Over eating and the aggression side.
Amber, over the last 13 years we have tried everything and checked everything we can think of. We have a whole team of experts that we meet with several times a year. We have tested everything and when we hear of a new test or method we try that also. His team is very dedicated to helping him and us as a family. We are lucky to have the resourced we have but they just don't happen, you have to fight and be the bad guy every now and then to get some things done. Thanks for the suggestion.
I would love to adopt DS children
i have a son with DS and something happen to him in a program, so he kind act the same way as your son, withdrawn from society he keeps to himself in his room and will socialize with his nephews. and his dogs but only in his home, but Christopher is happy , i know it hard but this not about you, is about your son, show him you love him, life is not perfect, and no one is. seems to me that he needs of showing that he is wanted , but that is for you too figure out, sometimes they cant express how they are feeling and the behaviors will get worst, you dont have ptsd, your son does , you want died early, but your son might, stop this not about you and yours husband, it about yours son, so suck it up and deal with it, no one said life is all about candy canes and unicorns. go see him everyday, show him you be there, if he does want you go home , go back again and again,
You want them to get rejected over and over again by their son? What about just let him be? I think he( Chris ) just wants to be left alone especially a good idea because he attacks his dad and mom.
I don't think she should put her own son in a facility no matter what.
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Well bless you in your sweet ignorance.
Did you listen to the email at 27 minutes? Where a mother knew that the easy thing would be to have the child and give it only what that mother could give...... You don't think that bares paralelles with a mother of a 15 year old she badly badly wants to keep... But he can get better care at a facility? It takes more than 2 people to raise an adult with those in that kind kf need.
I'm about to have a baby brother with downs. these comments are very rude and make me concerned for his future living with some of these people. I pray he never comes across people like you.
You are our inspiration!!
She cand iven realise in the world how decide to tho that , emotion are dangerous,GOD GIVE YOU PEACE
Testosterone blockers might help Chris and his family.
I can only imagine how hard it is to live with this disease especially having the DS face.
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Phyrom, Down Syndrome is not a disease and what is a Down Syndrome face? Educate yourself!
Michelle G I didn't mean to offend and that's why I'm viewing things like this to educate myself so thanks for judging.
You didn't offend nor did I mean to offend, so my apologies. You want education over Down Syndrome, your best bet is to be around someone with it, not to watch videos. Most glorify it or make it seem horrible! There is no such thing as a Down Syndrome face. Yes, there are facial characteristics of Down Syndrome but not all children have them.
Michelle G definition of disease is a disorder in a human. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder therefore DS is a disease. Educate yourself before you judge other people
10:56 that is a very selfish person.
They're just children, accept it, accept them, accept that they are born into this world. It's sad that people just kill their own children.. some children no matter they're own so called defect actually survive premature'ness, abortion, and many other things. Everyone is human, people that discharge other people are the true monsters. Only an opinion, haters will always hate.
I don't know how I feel abt this. Yes I think more people need to adopt kids with down syndrome. But to get preg on purpose with a baby with down syndrome seems kinda wrong. Because a lot of kids with down syndrome suffer because they have a lot of open heart surgery and a lot of other prob where there in pain . Now if I was to get preg and find out my child will have down syndrome yes I wld have my baby and do my best by tht child. But I cld not get preg on purpose with a baby with down syndrome. This is just how I feel it don't mean I'm right or wrong . I hope I haven't upsetted anyone.
Aww the little girl and boy from China is so cute people with DS are the sweetest people in the world they are always happy and friendly
Your son is handsome and he has a lovely smile
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11:05- it won't be the first time in history a baby with down syndrome is ever implanted into someone. That is ignorance speaking. When a woman goes through IVF, the resulting embryos are not automatically tested. In fact, genetic and chromosomal screening can cost $4,000 - $6,000 per IVF "batch" in addition to the IVF costs (egg retrieval surgery, medications, ultrasounds, bloodwork, etc.). Most insurance companies don't cover IVF and even the ones that do don't cover genetic or chromosomal screening. Some will make exceptions if the couple has previously had an unhealthy child, but most won't. Any untested embryo could very well have DS-- the parents just don't know it yet. No embryo is guaranteed to implant or be born full term, healthy or not. It depends not only on the health of the embryo, but also on the health of the mother. Most doctors will not transfer embryos they know to have genetic or chromosomal problems. They usually don't even give the option to the parents. They just give parents the option to donate them to science or be destroyed. It's true, embryos can be adopted... And I understans why people say, "Well, why not adopt a healthy embryo? Or why not adopt an already-living child?" People need to worry about themselves. Why did you marry that person? Or buy that house? Or take that job? Or give birth instead of adopting? People love to judge what they don't understand or wouldn't do.
Growing up with a special needs sister you lurn to see the world differently and I woud with no dout 100% adoupt a downs kid I always have and I always will they make your life full of light and even tho sometimes you have to go to the hospital and that is the worst time when they say your kid might not make it and my sister whwt in the hospital for almost a year and I cried myself to sleep I coud not think of a life without a special person in my life I love everything about every single one of all the people I have meet and all of them
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