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The Archers and Downs Syndrome.

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JO4 Sun 16-Sept-12 11:19:41

You know, I was thirtynine when I had my last child and I refused amnio thinking I would have the child, Downs or not.

I can't be quite so sure about it now though. Later life (which comes early for them) can be so hard on Downs Syndrome sufferers. sad

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Greatnan Sun 16-Sept-12 11:17:43

Poll? I missed that. (Are you back in communication with me, Jingle? grin)

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JO4 Sun 16-Sept-12 11:16:30

It's just the poll that was bad. Trvialised something big.

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Greatnan Sun 16-Sept-12 11:14:33

This subject is being handled very well, I think. Vicky is an older first time mum and is expecting a Down's Syndrome baby. Mike, her older husband, is dead set against her having the baby.
It seems that women generally accept babies who are considered to be less than perfect by society but men find it more difficult.
The programme is putting forward all the positive points whilst giving the husband to chance to express his doubts. They mainly centre on his age - he doesn't want to have to cope with a teenager when he is a pensioner - he is already a grandfather.
Vicky is adamant that she is going ahead with the pregnancy and today Mike has finally come round to supporting her. Hooray!

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