Attack and defense, suffering and struggle, victory and defeat, domination and servitude, all sealed with blood; this is the entire history of the human race.
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. ❤️
@istvaeonic returns with second installment of his series, "Against Supernaturalism in Germanic Heathenry". In it, a novel interpretation of Otto's "The Homeric Gods" to the gods of the Germanics gives insights into ancient views of nature.
Read here:
https://t.co/sH0I7CPp9Z
@istvaeonic returns with a second installment of his series on ancient views of nature and rejection of "supernaturalism", with a novel application of Walter Otto's works on Greece to the Germanic pantheon and worldview.
Read below:
Most Germanic U.S. Presidents, in approximate Denmark.IA admixture.
1. Martin van Buren, ~80%
2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ~55%
3. Dwight Eisenhower, ~49%
4. George W. Bush, ~47%
5. New Englander Presidents: Both Adams', Fillmore, Pierce, Coolidge, Bush Sr., ~46%
U.S. Presidents with the most PIE ancestry. Based on national averages, rudimentary genealogical research and vibes.
1. John Kennedy, 53.9%
2. Ronald Reagan, 52.2%
3. Donald Trump, 51.6%
4. James Buchanan, 51%
5. Andrew Jackson/James Polk/Woodrow Wilson, 50.5%
@the_used729@TheSublimeTruth If you read my message I said she’s listed in her father’s page. Also if you read the sources linked on FamilySearch you’ll see her maiden name is Hannah. There’s no mention of Frantz anywhere on any other website.
@the_used729@TheSublimeTruth She’s listed as the child of Robert Hanna on Wikitree which I showed you earlier and on her mother’s profile on FindAGrave. She’s also buried in a Methodist cemetery, full of a bunch of other British people. Just give up lad, you’re wrong
@the_used729@TheSublimeTruth FamilySearch has her dad as Robert Hannah, 10 sources. Geni has no sources, I could log into Geni right now and delete the name Frantz. Someone just made it up, for all I know you made it up. What difference does it make that Eisenhower was 1/8 British? He’s still 7/8 German