Friday, 4 January 2008

Dilemma...

So first things first, Gramps came out of hospital today. He's home resting...still got a terrible cough, but other than that, and being a bit weak, he's doing well.

A family friend is being faced with a dilemma...it's one I personally wouldn't want to ever have to make...and she's having a tough time...

Basically she's got serious eye problems. She's had probs ever since I can remember...she's a mother of 3...her youngest is about 2 months (if even that) and she's just found out that she's pregnant again....now her eyes have gotten progressively worse over the years, and she went to the eye doctor couple days ago. She's been told that she's basically going blind...she can barely see out of either eye....they're saying that in order to correct this thing with the eyes (I really can't remember what the problem is) then she's gonna go blind. As she's pregnant, they're saying she has to have an abortion and undergo the necessary surgery to sort out her eyesight....if however she decideds not to, she'll be blind by the time the baby's born....

Her boyfriend has basically told her to go for the op, but she's still undecided...it's kind of a hard choice...one that I'd hate to have to make...but if this was your situation what would you decide to do......??

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

8 comments:

Miss Snarky Pants said...

Damn...

Your child's life...
OR
Your own health...


That's a tough decision that I wouldn't want to have to make myself...

I hope I don't end up ruffling anyones feathers with this answer BUT I'd likely abort the baby [or at least depending on how far along I was in the pregnancy].

I know it sounds harsh but to me, it's just as hard aborting a child as it is giving birth to one and then feeling like you can't give him/her your all...

Jazzy said...

It is definitely a tough decision and it's easy for me to say what she should do because I'm on the outside looking in, but of course I have to give my opinion.

My opinion is that she should have the surgery. Not because I think she should be selfish and think about herself, but because this could affect the children she CURRENTLY has.

Whatever decision she makes...it will be a hard one.

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Anonymous said...

That is a tough decision. Personally, I would have the surgery.

Dang, she has a 2 month and pregnant again. It's safe to say she didn't wait the mandotory 6 weeks before getting laid again. LOL

Monie said...

Damn. My heart hurts for her. After not being able to come to a decision, I agree with Diva. That's so sad...

Jazzy said...

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Minerva Exertion said...

Damn I hate that for the young lady, but I agree with the majority. I would have the surgery and be able to give my 110%to my other children.

Sad.

Ms.Lady said...

woow..thats deep.

but..id say the surgery only b/c how will she take care of her children already here AND deal with a new disability that holds sooo much weight to it??

Going blind?? thats ALOT to deal with AND take care of children.

Send my prayers to her and her family whatever she chooses to do.