Originally posted by: lastrhino
My wife and I are currently pregnant with twin boys (Jack and Evan). We found out at 20 weeks that one of the boys (Jack) has Dandy Walker Syndrome (DWS) and has already sustained significant brain damage (there is less than 50% of the brain matter that there should be) as a result. We were also told that it looked like he had some heart defects as well.
To make a long story short, 7 weeks and many tests later, Jack has been cleared of any heart defect, yet the hydrocephalus (caused by the DWS) is progressive, and damage continues to be done. The plan is to deliver at 32-34 weeks so they can operate on Jack sooner, and still not harm Evan too much with the premature birth.
It's almost a guarantee that Jack will be mentally handicapped, although the extent won't be known for a while.
Terminating the pregnancy was presented as an option, but obviously that would involve losing both babies. Even if there was only Jack in the womb, we would never chose to terminate him. That is not our choice to make, but God's. Our job is to love and comfort Jack, watching God's plan for our son unfold.
It disgusts me that someone could chose to terminate a pregnancy in that scenario. However, is that better than that baby being neglected, abused or left in a dumpster if it wasn't terminated? I don't know.