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Ilsa

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15. 20 weeks isn't enough. At my 18 week

Tue Feb 19, 2013, 07:41 AM

Feb 2013

Sonogram and amniocentesis, hydrocephaly was put on the table. It wasn't until 24 weeks that we determined that the condition resolved itself. time was needed for further development.

Pregnancies are not all textbook, even when congenital conditions present. The law needs to allow the pregnant woman and her doctor leeway to make informed decisions without bureaucrats making medical decisions.

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Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks [View all] The Straight Story Feb 2013 OP

This is nuts. The structures that interpret nerve impulses as pain Warpy Feb 2013 #1

I suspect that it's rather they don't care that women feel pain. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Camballo Feb 2013 #3

Suggest reading some science instead of propaganda REP Feb 2013 #4

Indeed Camballo Feb 2013 #7

"Should be enough time" REP Feb 2013 #9

Ok Camballo Feb 2013 #10

Sorry Camballo, I feel your pain. NaturalHigh Feb 2013 #57

So true Camballo Feb 2013 #60

I like the dispenser idea. NaturalHigh Feb 2013 #62

See my other response to you kdmorris Feb 2013 #69

I read it. Thank you for your thoughtful reply. NaturalHigh Feb 2013 #76

I agree with a significant portion of what you said. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #13

Thanks Camballo Feb 2013 #22

No, I'm with you. NaturalHigh Feb 2013 #59

That's hardly fair kdmorris Feb 2013 #68

First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy. NaturalHigh Feb 2013 #75

True, it is a very contentious debate kdmorris Feb 2013 #77

The ballot box is where it counts Camballo Feb 2013 #78

I am aware of all these things kdmorris Feb 2013 #80

All's well that ends well, I hope Camballo Feb 2013 #84

20 weeks isn't enough. At my 18 week Ilsa Feb 2013 #15

I'm not concerned that it will overturn Roe v Wade kdmorris Feb 2013 #16

Not me Camballo Feb 2013 #21

You made it personal when you compared me to the gun lobby kdmorris Feb 2013 #24

OK Camballo Feb 2013 #32

Tay-Sachs was my big eye opener in regards to later term abortions Marrah_G Feb 2013 #61

Tay-Sachs is a horribly cruel thing REP Feb 2013 #63

We found out the French Canadian angle years later Marrah_G Feb 2013 #67

Sounds pretty unreasonable to me kdmorris Feb 2013 #5

So sympathetic Camballo Feb 2013 #6

No, I don't agree REP Feb 2013 #8

Me too Camballo Feb 2013 #11

Legislators CAN help themselves. Legislators who can not think and act should not be in office. uppityperson Feb 2013 #39

Bullshit DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #64

Thanks it's great to be here Camballo Feb 2013 #65

That's more like it! DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #71

Let me be very clear Camballo Feb 2013 #72

Your personal convictions are your own. DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #73

Misunderestinated in OK Camballo Feb 2013 #74

Ps Camballo Feb 2013 #66

I think that rather than writing stupid laws kdmorris Feb 2013 #14

I agree with that Camballo Feb 2013 #17

Originally, you said that you find this bill reasonable kdmorris Feb 2013 #18

Not inconsistent Camballo Feb 2013 #25

Your first comment - your "attempt to compromise" includes kdmorris Feb 2013 #26

That was unfair Camballo Feb 2013 #29

It isn't an issue of a woman not being able to decide gollygee Feb 2013 #27

See above post Camballo Feb 2013 #30

I commend you gollygee Feb 2013 #31

Thank you so much. n/t Camballo Feb 2013 #34

Since you replied to a post explaining the radical difference between 20 and 25 weeks, are you playi uppityperson Feb 2013 #40

I don't know anymore Camballo Feb 2013 #44

Part of a discussion is being challenged esp on inconsistencies uppityperson Feb 2013 #45

Stats! Camballo Feb 2013 #47

There is way too much focus on a tiny minority of abortions and an attempt to confuse people into uppityperson Feb 2013 #48

The RW, crazy, anti-choice loons like to convince people Mariana Feb 2013 #51

Why do we need a law about this? gollygee Feb 2013 #19

Hopefully the 1st scenario Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #20

Well, that's obvious kdmorris Feb 2013 #23

The fetus in my friend's body died at 26 weeks. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #28

Glad your friend is ok Camballo Feb 2013 #33

Most reasonable legislation allows for these kinds of emergencies proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #36

Thank you Camballo Feb 2013 #43

"I only hope women who don't have medical issues don't wait his long"? Did you read that post? uppityperson Feb 2013 #41

No Camballo Feb 2013 #42

I think you are operating under the misconception that late term abortions are because women just uppityperson Feb 2013 #46

Medical emergencies happen unexpectedly and often threaten the mother's life. yardwork Feb 2013 #50

The problem is that some people just can not think beyond themselves. nt DURHAM D Feb 2013 #52

My own experience informs me as well Camballo Feb 2013 #54

I'm very surprised by your posts in this thread, then. yardwork Feb 2013 #55

I don't know why Camballo Feb 2013 #56

Yikes OwnedByCats Feb 2013 #82

It's been such a good lesson Camballo Feb 2013 #83

I'm glad OwnedByCats Feb 2013 #85

Thanks again. Camballo Feb 2013 #86

I had a baby die inutero at 22 weeks and had to have an emergency abortion. backtoblue Feb 2013 #35

I heard a woman tell a horrific story proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #37

that's terrible! backtoblue Feb 2013 #38

There should be a ban on stupidity after 2 days. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #12

99% of abortions are before 20 weeks anyway... LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #49

You know I wish someone would make a movie Politicalboi Feb 2013 #53

Well, then, I hope they increase funding Ilsa Feb 2013 #58

Regarding Tay-Sachs... B2G Feb 2013 #70

If it conflicts with Roe v. Wade treestar Feb 2013 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author kdmorris Feb 2013 #81