@martianwyrdlord What is evil about it is making it a public matter in the first place. Whether you like eugenics or not, keep your fucking mouth shut about personal things. No decorum.
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
Aristotle explains how tyrants maintain their power, asserting that they’re preferred by women and slaves and surround themselves with foreigners instead of citizens
He’s about as qualified to tell you what an American is, as he is qualified to tell you if a drug cures Alzheimer’s. To him they’re the same question.
“What do I need to tell Mr and Mrs White so they drop their defense mechanisms long enough to steal all their money?”
The Exclusivity of Christ is the doctrine that teaches Jesus is the only way by which man has relationship with God, that Jesus is the means by which humanity is reconciled to Him, and that every promise and blessing finds its fulfillment in Christ Himself.
The Exclusivity of Christ doesn’t offer an exception for Jews.
I haven’t found the right words to express it yet, but Twitter consistently obsessing over birthrates in China, South Korea and Japan all the time feels weird and icky and racially motivated.
BREAKING STUDY - Childhood Vaccination Associated with Autism, Learning Disorders, Seizures, Encephalopathy, and Tics
Vaccinated children 212% more likely to be diagnosed with at least one neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) compared to unvaccinated children.
Comparison of Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated for specific NDDs:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): OR 2.70 (170% higher odds)
- Hyperkinetic Syndrome (ADHD-like disorder): OR 2.50 (150% higher odds)
- Epilepsy/Seizures: OR 2.80 (180% higher odds)
- Learning Disorders: OR 4.12 (312% higher odds)
- Encephalopathy: OR 5.20 (420% higher odds)
- Tic Disorders: OR 6.30 (530% higher odds)
Association Between Number of Vaccination Visits and Autism:
- 1 Vaccination Visit vs. None: RR 1.7 (70% higher risk)
- 1-4 Vaccination Visits vs. None: RR 1.9 (90% higher risk)
- 5 or More Vaccination Visits vs. None: RR 2.7 (170% higher risk)
- 11 or More Vaccination Visits vs. None: RR 4.4 (340% higher risk)
- 11 or More Visits vs. 1 Visit: RR 2.8 (180% higher risk)
https://t.co/wsxV4LSGMk
The worst part about people in white collar professions claiming they were work ‘80-100 hours a week’ is that they are all liars.
They work maybe 50-60. The rest is goofing off. And they stay in the office as a kind of arms race, hoping the boss (who is also not working 80 hours, but often has no life and nothing to do) sees them.
So it’s theatre. And it prevents people from going home and spending time with friends and family - for nothing.