Newborn girl.... thrown out of the window from a condo unit

Philippines
June 21, 2008 11:36am CST
The past week news have shown that there is another rising incidence of people who are getting rid of their unwanted newborns. Some were even in fetus form. And these were found in several, different places. Garbage dump, inside a toilet, a newborn was even thrown out from a speeding taxi. Luckily, the baby survived. I thought I heard and seen the worst of these news. But I was wrong. Just recently, a newborn girl was killed when she was thrown out of a window from a condo unit. A loud thud was heard and when people inspected where the sound came from, they were horrified to see the bloodied baby. They rushed her to the hospital but was already declared dead on arrival. The baby girl died from internal hemorrhage. The police are still investigating the case and every unit in that building is being checked. And they have their leads. I am so hoping that they get whoever is responsible for this. I just can't understand why go through the whole, long 9 months of being pregnant but not wanting the child in the end? And then, kill the baby without batting an eye? How can they look at themselves in the mirror knowing what they did? Aside from this horrible incident, there was also the news about a young woman who was caught drowning her newborn in a dirty canal. I can understand a new mother, especially being young, afraid to face her new responsibilities. But to extinguish the life of their own flesh and blood, with their own hands, is just something I guess I will never reach comprehension. Never.
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24 responses
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I have never been able to understand how people can do such things. I do not have children myself, but I cannot imagine that I could ever think of doing such a thing, no matter what the circumstances. I don't know why this still happens in this day and age. I am not sure how things are where you are, but in most states in the U.S., newborns can be left in hospitals and certain other places, with no repercussions, and the babies will be placed for adoption. And yet things like this still happen here, as well. I just don't understand it.
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• United States
24 Jun 08
i can never understand anyone turning the back on a child or hurting them I have a foster home and love the kids deaarly and even fighting now for custody of my grandaughter who i feel is being mistreated by her dad and at the time her mom is unable to take care of her
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• Philippines
25 Jun 08
Thank you for people like you, aninspiration.People like you offer love and comfort for those kids, who may feel unwanted by their own. Goodluck with your fight for custody for your grandaughter.
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@sirnose (2436)
• United States
21 Jun 08
Some people just shouldn't have children,it's sad when you hear of child abuse stories.Just last week in San Marcos,Tx. someone left a new born on the steps of the fire station.Here in texas we have the "Baby Moses Law"where by a person who don't want a child that is less than 60 days old can leave it at a fire station with no questions ask.I feel that every state should have this kind of safety net for unwanted children.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
Hello sirnose. That's a very safe way to leave unwanted children. At least, in the the very last moment, a parent makes sure that their baby doesn't end up in harm's way. Not like what others do. They treat their own flesh and blood as if they're unworthy of being bestowed any shred of respect. They are discarded like simple garbage.
@sirnose (2436)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Hey,I like your little avatar,what is that dance it's doing?Is it the "Jerk or the Monkey.
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• Philippines
25 Jun 08
Thanks!I'm glad you liked my little dancing bird. Not sure though what tune she's dancing to. But I'd like to think that she's doing the dance move from the movie "Pulp Fiction".
@bond0077 (375)
25 Jun 08
hey how did you get tweedie on here?
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
I'm not sure if my avatar is Tweedie. But I got my little bird from downloading it at free avatar site. And you forgot to share your views in this discussion, bond.
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, bond. And you're right. This is not an isolated incident. And yes, bad people have always been around. Baby killings doesn't just happen in our country but happens worldwide. Some were done in secrecy, but some were made known to the public. It's just too distressing to learn of news such as this one. I didn't know the jail system works that way in your area. But in our country, we have prisons that are like hell on earth. Sometimes, some prisoners die from the terrible diseases they get from being cramped with other prisoners. The public is being informed though of some big-time prisoners who are being given special treatments. Just like the way you have described. There can be a solution for baby killings. It just so happens that sometimes it's not that easy to do. And sometimes, success is not that easily attainable.In our country, the orphanages and some non-government organizations are actively doing something to stop or at least lessen these baby killings. They make tv and radio commercials, post banners to call the attention of future moms who might not be ready to take care a baby and might do something ugly after giving birth.
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
We do have serious problems when it comes to some government officials. And I am aware of the condition of the prison cells here. And we do experience serious crimes. I don't know why you seem to be angry. I was anything but being rude to my reply, bond. I only said I didn't know that the jail system works that way sometime in your country. And I'm not living in a surreal world. There may be corrupt government officials in my country but there are still those who do good on their jobs. And they are doing something about the crimes. Because if they are not doing what they are supposed to do, the people in this country will be too afraid to even leave the safety of their homes.
@bond0077 (375)
26 Jun 08
Actually jcj_111776,the psychology behind child abuse or baby killing might surprise you if you check into it!it has to do more with,in part,how a person feels about one's self,its interesting,the father who abuses his child is in fact abusing himself and sees his child as a part of himself,and being a parent myself i know sometimes i feel like my daughter is my property but in my case i care about myself so it translates to loving ,protecting caring for my daughter,but i can see how if i really hated me,how again i might take it out on the ones closes to me!and feel it might be ok to go the other way!this is why i say to young couples who wants to have kids,make sure,you are ok psyhologically to bring another totally innocent life into this world,because this little person has no protection from anything in this world including you!you are the babies eyes,taste,fun,ears,temperature control for a long time!your time is no longer your own!now imagine a helpless baby crying in the hands of addict in need of a fix?my god ,yet it happens more than you know!
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• Philippines
27 Jun 08
You know, bond. Even when we had a little misunderstanding, I like how you share your thoughts and views. You do speak from the heart. I'm also a parent and I have a son who's almost 5 years old. We have good and bad days. The bad days are those times when he cries so loud and is screaming at the same time. But like you, because I care about myself, I extend that care to my son, and much more. And you're absolutely right. It takes a lot more readiness and the courage to handle the responsibilities as a parent. Especially for young couples. I married at the age of 25 and had my son at 26. But still, I'm learning everyday. I guess, the learning experience as a parent will always go on. And how right you are when you said, when we become parents, our time is no longer our own.I found out about that after I gave birth to him. It was goodbye time to a sound, restful sleep. Even up to this day, I wake up in the middle of the night, and check on my son. To see if he's lying comfortably and sleeping ok. Yes, I saw the title of the discussion but wasn't able to check it thoroughly. And it is a crazy and very irresponsible thing to do. Babies need all the nutrients that they can get because they grow up so fast. I'm still looking for that discussion. What happened to the baby? That was a terrifying experience for you and your wife.I'm glad your baby recovered as soon as she was given what she needed. I understand the rush of relief you have felt at that time, knowing your baby is going to be ok. When our children gets sick and needs to be rushed to the hospital, the terror we feel is so great that it's almost choking us. I felt that kind of fear when we had to rush our son to the hospital because he kept vomiting. What must be the woman thinking to starve her baby like that?
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Thanks for sharing your email address. Just check your email once in awhile so you can see mine. I prefer not to let anyone see my email address here. Don't want any spammers stalking me. I just can imagine how proud you are of your daughter. It reflects in your words. You remind me of my older brother who has two girls and one boy. The eldest is 13 years old, the second is 11, and the youngest is 9. And they can be a handful at times. His wife, to which I am very close with, tells me sometimes that I just wait when my son gets to be a teenager. Oh, and your daughter is two years away from being that. So be ready. You know, all these news about baby killings and other killings of children of different ages, made me very much aware of my relationship with my son. It is tough to be a parent but it is tougher to be the one who they can trust with their own safety. For the past two weeks, my son is just trying my patience every single day. It seems he has decided to annoy me with his whining. And really, it is so hard to maintain a cool head when all I can hear are his loud crying and screams.I asked my mother for some advice and she told me to stretch my patience and understanding a little more extra. My son is just entering a phase wherein they can be little annoying. It will all soon pass. It's easy to do what other parents do. Raise a hand and beat their children because they are crying incessantly. But I don't want to be like them. Yes, it's so easy for me to just raise my hand and give him a beating he will surely remember. But I don't dare do it nor try to think about it. Because I don't want my son to look at me later on with fear. I want him to feel reassured that he still can trust me even when we have our bad days. And you're right bond. With all these tragic news of babies and children being abused and worse, killed, all we can do is to make sure that we don't end up just like these people. Yesterday, while I was on my way to pick up my son from school, I saw this mother and her young daughter. I'm guessing she's only 6 years old. The mother didn't notice me at first but I saw how she kept on pinching and hitting her daughter so hard. She was angry about something that her daughter dropped along the way. By the time, the mother saw me, she stopped hitting her daughter, and mellowed down her voice. But I heard her cussing her daughter. When I was about to pass them, the daughter looked up, crying so hard, and looked straight at me. The mother, kept her head low, and refused to look up. I realized there and then that, it's so easy to succumb to anger. And lash out at our kids. And then, what happens after that? I don't think no amount of kisses or warm embraces will make up for the damage emotionally done. And that's what the mother did. By the time, I had my son with me and we were walking back home, we passed the mother-daughter. This time, the daughter have already stopped crying, and the mother was embracing her. But by the expression in her daughter's face, she was angry. She didn't return her mother's embrace. And just remained stiff. It was nice sharing a discussion with you, bond. And am I glad we're in good terms now.Take care of yourself too, and your daughter.
@bond0077 (375)
27 Jun 08
Actually it was my ex wife,we are now not together anymore but yes my baby is now 11 yrs old and quite the bossy young lady ,which i like.If i sound angry its because i am but not at you just the whole merry-go-round of a justice system based on the rich controlling everything in their favor and all we can do is sit and take it,i am so sure that guy who killed the baby won't do any more than 5 yrs,but correct me if i am wrong,i want to have atleast 2 more kids but i had exs who just didn't and some guys get the chance and what do they do?kill the baby it really angers me believe me!as for us always being parents yes it a life long labour of love,but what you and i can do in response to this tragic taking of a baby's life is to be even more kinder and be more there for our own children,we owe it to that sweet innocent little baby who will never get to know what true love of a parent was like,god bless and take care!bond0077
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@xuchunli (24)
• China
22 Jun 08
my children get the white blood cancer disease,i try my best to help him to fight the disease. in the hospital ,i know lot's of parents sell their all propety to bring their children out of danger. i think the baby let us understand lot's of things,such as love ,our parent's efforts,cherish our life and so on.so i can't comprehension the people who throw their children.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
You're a brave parent, xuchunli. And I hope your child will eventually win the fight. Continue to be strong for your child because he needs you more than ever.
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
26 Jun 08
that is really horrible... i also can't comprehend that... how cruel a mum can be to kill their own flesh and blood by their own hand... after going through the long painful 9 months of pregnancy and long hours of labor, how can she throw away the baby just like that??? i can't never ever do it myself as well no matter how desperate my situation is... people need to think carefully first before making decision to have a child... baby is a blessing from God and many people are trying to have a baby like me and it is not happening yet... so i am really furious whenever i read news like this that people who are blessed with a baby just waste it like that... i hope whoever did it will be punished accordingly... take care and have a nice day...
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Hi lingli. The police are still not sure that it is the mother who did it. They are still looking for her. But they do have a young woman in custody, under the suspicion of obstructing an evidence. This evidence was a blanket smeared with blood, and this was found in one of the units. The young woman was defending an older woman who is living in that unit and unfortunately, the young woman said some foul words to the police. Don't give up hope in having a baby of your own. My elder sister was married for 7 years. She and her husband was starting to not expect that they will become parents one day. But just like that. She was surprised to find that she was finally pregnant after many years.
@bond0077 (375)
27 Jun 08
actually jcj can you e mail me at matrex_u_rock@hotmail.com?
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
25 Jun 08
So terrible what they do now to get rid of unwanted children but they could have took them to a hospital or something and not do this! just awful thats what ti is.
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
It is very awful and a frustrating thing to happen. People who kill their babies are not humans. Because humans are given the heart and mind to realize what is right from wrong.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
22 Jun 08
I don't get it either! So many people want babies but can't have them and here are people literally throwing them away! I would gladly take those babies, no questions asked.
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
Not only throwing them away, but killing them like as well. As if these babies doesn't have the right to live.
• United States
22 Jun 08
Well you know,even if they do carry the baby for mine months and then relize they dont want the baby. theres always the drop off at the ospital rule.or adoption, And even if this may sound cruel and unusual. driving to another state and dropping the baby off at a well to do home. and then leaving. the abby will just go to the police. because thats the first place your ganna call if someone dropped a babgy of at your place.. theres just so many other choices rather then killing a baby.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
Unfortunately, some mothers who do these horrible crimes seem to not think of doing what you've said. Adoption is at least, the last decent and the last responsible thing they can do for their newborns. They owe their own flesh and blood that they do the right thing.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Jun 08
here in the US if a young frightened girl delivers a baby and does not want it she can take it to the nearest hospital, or police station ore firestation and nobody will fault her for doing this. the child will be saved and put up for adoption and the girl can go on with her life. to kill ones own baby is so terrible I cannot see how any woman could do that to an innocent new born baby . put it up for adoption.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
That's what most orphanages are asking the women, especially the younger ones to do. It's never, ever an option to kill a child because they are scared or doesn't have any means of raising a child. There are many couples who are waiting for years to have a child but physically are unable to have one. And to learn of other people who kills their own newborns without batting an eye is just plain crazy. No one can really understand what goes through their minds, at the exact moment that they do the unspeakable. And I don't think I ever want to know.
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
22 Jun 08
Its a demented thing, killing newborn babes, and it is done by desperate minds. In Trinidad they sometimes leave the babies in a cesspit or throw them in the garbage. I believe that when you live in a society where no one cares and you are faced with the expense and horror of seeing your child suffer from the society its born into you might decide to try to kill it. Its desperate but desperate people think in desperation. They need pity not punishment. The law however, has such a puerile view of peoples' emotions and the results thereof you can expect nothing better.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
Hello bluepatch. There were also some reports that babies were found in time, but sometimes too late in garbage dumps. There was one baby who was found way too late. The baby had some bite wounds from the large rats. Desperate situations are indeed difficult to handle. But I don't believe a wrong solution is the answer to an already pressing problem. And NO ONE has the right to kill a life, ESPECIALLY their own flesh and blood. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, a little innocent who DESERVES the right to live. Yes, the present world we live in is not living in paradise. But that's what separates us humans from animals. We were given the our hearts and our minds to think and choose and feel what is right and what is morally wrong.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
22 Jun 08
Stories like this just break my heart. There is nothing sweeter than a newborn baby and a life that is so precious.There are many couples out there who would love to raise a baby and be given the chance at parenthood. They must be insane to do something like that . Even drive or walk to any place and lay the baby down. That is 100 times better than what they have done . What kind of people are out there ? How can they live with themselves after killing their own child and in such a sick way .
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
It is indeed a sick and disturbing action done to an innocent baby. And much more worse knowing that it's the parent who does it. Unfortunately, we live in a world with people who are sick in mind and heart. They don't value the meaning of life. And they don't even feel even a single ounce of regret for what they did.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
This woman is out of her mind! No Conscience!
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
The mother is still nowhere to be found. And the police are still uncertain if it is indeed the mother who threw the baby. But they have a young woman in custody. The police brought her to the station because she was trying to conceal the evidence. This evidence was a blanket smeared with blood.
• Philippines
22 Jun 08
What! that was so horrible. I thought I have seen the worst of those women who gets abortion but I think this might be the worst case of murder. These babies haven't even seen the world and then suffer this kind of insanity. I hope karma will chase them up to the edge of the world and pay this murderous sin.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I also believe what goes around, comes around. Someday and somehow,people who commit these unspeakable crimes will certainly pay for what they did. Even if the police doesn't get them, their conscience will surely haunt them.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
22 Jun 08
WTF! Is wrong with people..? It is a newborn!!!!!! How can they do this! What is wrong with people these days.. If they don't want the babies, give them to someone who really wants them! Or just all together, stop getting pregnant and having kids, if they decide that they don't want them.. These people are just down right murderers!!!!!!!!!! They need to be put away for life! Never to get out!
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
Sadly, cream, there will always be news about this kind of killing. The public may not be informed of all that's happened, but in the back of our minds, we live in a world with people with no conscience at all. They kill innocent babies without any remorse.
• United States
21 Jun 08
That is one of the saddest things I have ever heard. It is not fair to the child, because he/she did not ask to be made. AND you are right.. if you are going to go through nine months of pregnancy.. there are plenty of options.. like adoption. YOU CAN EVEN LEAVE BABIES IN THE HOSPITAL! and anynomously at that!! So why in the world would you do something so cruel? I can understand being scared and all, but this is definatley NOT the answer. Theese people are sick and in need of serious help. That is so wrong and its terrible news. It needs to be stopped. :(
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
The orphanages are deeply asking those moms, especially the teenage ones, to seriously think a million times of letting the orphanages have their babies, if they don't want them, or can't raise them.
@zhuxia (344)
• China
22 Jun 08
These murders can't get excused. They are so cuel to treat their baby. They don't have right to kill lives.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
Some may reason out that they have done it, due to temporary insanity. Blaming the postpartum depression for their despicable act.
@banadux (630)
• United States
22 Jun 08
I think stuff like this has probably been happening forever. The internet and the spread of media around the world just makes every case of it available for us to know about. It's definitely bad stuff, but I don't think you can do much to stop this from happening. On a side note, I really like your little picture with the bird. :)
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
Hi banadux. Thanks!I'm glad you liked my avatar. And you're right. Aborting babies and incidence such as this are happening around the world even since the age of the Internet and a much more updated media. But at least people are not kept in the dark about what happens to these innocent babies. Even if there are those who keeps on doing it, they know someday and somehow they will eventually pay for what they did.
@sitadevi (21)
22 Jun 08
Gawd!!! its the most saddest of news i've heard till now..such shameless people, i don't know how they get hearts to hurt or kill newborns.The government should definitely take some very strict regulations to avoid this.This happens especially with baby girls. Some parents very careless.
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• Philippines
25 Jun 08
It is a very sad news. It seems those people who commit these unspeakable crimes are fond of "throwing" their babies, literally. Sad to say, too, that preventing or at least lessening these kind of crimes is not of top priorities of the government.