10k likes and a quarter of a million views on a random snippet headline from a (clearly) made-up news outlet.
I can't decide what's worse: the lie itself or the completely sincere belief behind the lie that takes approximately 5 seconds of due diligence to know it's not true.
This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.
The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.
I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.
She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.
Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.
When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.
Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):
50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.
I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.
The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.
We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.
This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.
You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.
To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.
As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.
It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.
Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️
Complaining about Pride Month is as CRINGE as making it your entire identity.
We’ve heard ALL the takes.
The Right complains EVERY year.
NOBODY cares outside of the echo chamber.
EVERYONE has moved on. Take it or leave it.
@MikeMarshallCEO How do you know what I believe? You clearly don’t because I’m opposed to all forms of surrogacy. And yea I’m also quite anti-deadbeat dads and support much stricter penalties for abandoning their families. So yes, it is about the children; guess you’re arguing with a boogeyman
“Hey ChatGPT write a response with lots of buzzwords to make me sound super duper smart”
But if it’s a rational answer you seek: It is wrong to go to build-a-baby dot com and rent out a womb, made worse by the fact that it is done with the express intention of depriving that baby of its mother.
Jaxson Dart’s Trump Instagram Likes Exposed
The Giants QB’s liked posts include promotion of mass deportation, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and attacks on “racial” curriculum in schools.
https://t.co/he3v8dHtZS
https://t.co/he3v8dHtZS
Maybe the reason you're still a small account and always will be is because nobody likes your content. You lack consistency in posting, lack any sort of creative direction, and the content you make is boring and a waste of time. There's a reason MrBeast is popular and you aren't.
“I’m like, super duper country. Like, no one is as country as me. I like cold beer and pick up trucks. I’m a farmer at heart and go square dancing every Friday night. I chew tobacco and listen to country music, and I’m a Democrat. Yee-haw and what not.”
I’m a straight white dude, a veteran who grew up in a military family on farms in the Midwest. Moved to Texas on a scholarship from the Army.
I drive a truck, listen to country music, and love football.
I dare anybody to call me UnAmerican, and I’m fully behind Talarico.
I'm often asked why -- given my study in both the Bible and church history -- I am not Roman Catholic. I recently sat down in front of my camera and outlined some of why that is.
https://t.co/znaCoUysmy
Loved getting to join Fox News for the first time this morning.
We were founded as a Christian nation.
Christianity made America great.
We must return to that foundation to make her great again.
Fun to share that message nationwide!