Parents Win Battle For Baby's Life

[DemonWolf]

Very hard choice.. one I hope to never be forced to make. As many have already mentioned, I dont think anyone would know until the situation happened to them. Some people can cope and some can't.. I dont put any blame or moral obligation onto anyone for making a choice they've made. Sometimes the brain just can't get past certain hurdles... though generally love conques and we make the best out of the situation.

/erm think I lost what I was saying.. and I'll stop rambling now

[ManDownUnder]

aha....no worries with the wind up mate...it is all good..don't stop on my account..

I hear ya, although it's hard not to see things in a different light following this.

I have a couple of blood relatives born with a variety of moderate disabilities, and I simply look at their parents and stand in awe.

Nats was 3 in January........to be honest I have always been a positive soul and yeh there is pain if I really think about it, the odd lumpy throat but normally when she does something that makes me proud...just like all Dads........self pity ain't gonna help Nats as she needs me and I want her and I would not want to turn back the clock cause Nats is the way she is because of how she is......she has started asking walking questions and I just tell her that she cannot walk but she can talk and she seems fine...I tell ya what she puts things in perspective and wel I love her to bits and will enjoy an extra closeness with her.........

Nothing but cred from me mate. I'm the Dad of 3 - 6 years, 3 1/2 years (going on 16) and 2 months. I can't help but relate.

The lump in the throat is good, but your attitude rocks.

'nuff said - I've said my peace and I don't want to turn this into a pity or admiration session... I suspect you don't either.

[Al]

Kudos to you Grahameeboy
Special children are given to special parent/s to look after and nuture!

Al

[Grahameeboy]

Kudos to you Grahameeboy
Special children are given to special parent/s to look after and nuture!

Al

Very True Al........had the same thought myself.......

[Grahameeboy]

I hear ya, although it's hard not to see things in a different light following this.

Hey if you change cause of this I will red rep ya.........Spank Me where are ya.......

[ManDownUnder]

Hey if you change cause of this I will red rep ya.........Spank Me where are ya.......

righto - get fucked
MDU

[Grahameeboy]

righto - get fucked
MDU

.......joy back to normal.....

[Scorpygirl]

Hi GB

I always stand in awe of parents and kids who have to deal with major health issues, especially as I volunteer at Radio Lollipop at Starship. The one thing that is neat about being a Radio Lollipop volunteer is to be able to bring a smile to a child's face after they have had to go through medical procedures all day. Radio Lollipop is there to give them some normality to the day and there is nothing better than laughing, joking and playing games. You sometimes are having so much fun together that you forget they have tubes, ventilators, wheelchairs, no hair cause of cancer etc. They are kids first and foremost. It's cool!!

Take care matey.

[kro]

I couldn't honestly say what I would do in that situation. Bit of a toughy. I know I would move heaven and earth for my children though.

Interesting article though Grahamboy, it challenges ones opinions.

[Winston001]

Does the little boy have motor neuron disease? And if I may ask, is that Natalie's situation too?

I've known a few adults with this, including two of my cousins and I'm speechless with admiration for the families who support them day after day.

Can I guess Graham that your wife couldn't cope? Thats understandable but all power to you for your strength.

[Biff]

What a question to answer.

I typed my original answer/opinion/justifaction here, then I deleted it because I realised that while I have a 1000 foot view, I really don't feel qualified to post something on this matter.

And there was me trying to decide what I should eat for tea.

I'll stick to the easy questions please.

Pasta.