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Serenitree · F
When I was 32 I had cancer of the cervix and one ovary. I was pregnant when they diagnosed me. I had three half grown kids and a two year old. I was given a choice. Have a hysterectomy now, or wait until the baby is born. My chances of survival were much higher if I had the surgery immediately. If I didn't, there was a chance the cancer would spread and I might die before the baby was born or soon after, or I might have a better than even chance of survival. I opted to have the surgery immediately. That was 41 years ago. I've never regretted that decision. I do still mourn the baby I lost due to a miscarriage.
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Mindy1976 · 46-50, F
I am terribly sorry that you were in that situation. Of course, you were thinking of your children being left motherless as anyone would. I can't imagine making such a huge decision but, as I know you know, that doesn't take away from the fact that your baby still deserved a life. I would not call this an abortion but a necessary procedure which resulted in your baby dying. Although you knew they would not survive, there seemed to be a fair chance he/she would not make it as result of your death before they were born. This isn't the same as directly killing a baby who has a high chance of making it to birth.