Abortions motivated by a fetus's perceived homosexuality.

[SheilaT]

133. How would this differ from any other pre-natal testing

after which some women have an abortion and others don't, even with the exact same diagnosis?

Down Syndrome. Deafness. ADD. Tay-Sachs. Slightly below average IQ. Athletic ability. Dwarfism. Left-handedness. Autism. Musical prodigy.

Some of those we can test for, others we can't. In the end, it's a highly personal choice and I believe in choice.

Let me add a little more to my story. I was 38 when I had son number 2. Both my OB and my mother were disturbed that I did not have pre-natal testing for Down Syndrome, since at my age there was a higher risk. But I'd already decided that a child with Down Syndrome would not be the worst possible thing to happen, and so I passed. Son number 2 is very smart and witty. He graduated from the University of Tulsa cum laude a few years ago, and currently earns his living delivering pizza while doing stand-up. He lives in Portland, OR. Son number 1, who is positively brilliant, but somewhat socially awkward, turns out to have Asperger's Syndrome. He wasn't diagnosed until age 18 and half way through his senior year of high school. As frustrating and difficult as things sometimes have been with him, I wouldn't want him any other way. And he has told me he would not want to be "normal".

Oh, and as for the alopecia, both sons have told me that if there's ever a cure for it, they'd pass on it. Imagine, you guys, how easy life is for them. They've never had to shave. Never have to get a hair cut. Plus, they're very distinctive looking, so if any of you are in the Portland area and ever go to the comedy clubs, look for the one who's totally bald. That's my kid.