How can i help my friend?? please i need suggestions !!

United States
November 12, 2006 10:03am CST
My friend found out last month that she is having a baby .. the boyfriend got sent to jail last week and yesterday she found out her baby may or may not have down syndrome.. i have no clue on how to help her .. she is extreamly upset and wants to give up .. please any thing anyone HELP!!
13 responses
@Kelian (768)
• Trinidad And Tobago
13 Nov 06
Well, you can't tell her what to do as it will be her decision, but let her know that you'll be there to support her as a true friend no matter what happens. If her child has Down's syndrome it will be a challenge, but there's a lot of support out there for that. However, it doesn't seem to be certain. Just be there for her as a true friend. She needs someone stable in her life right now to see her through this difficult time.
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@Krisss (1231)
• Australia
12 Nov 06
How many weeks pregnant is she and how old is she? A woman is not told "your baby may or maynot have downs syndrome" Are you sure your friend is not being a drama queen?
@Krisss (1231)
• Australia
12 Nov 06
How many weeks pregnant is she?
• United States
12 Nov 06
well the test they took showed that the cromosomes or something were missing but they are going to take more tests and see how it goes from there .. she is not a drama queen
@MrsFrizzle (1963)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I am sure it is very hard for your friend. However their is only so much you can do. Just make sure she knows you are there for her anytime you need to talk. Make sure you tell her you are her freind and be supportive.
• United States
23 Dec 06
good news.. My friends baby daddy got out for good behavior ..she was so hapy and stress free .. then she got to test back and he baby does not have do0wn syndrom but inface has a twin brother.. they missed the second baby the first time.. the father is excited and now that he is there to help support her she is excited too he goes back to court on the 15th of jan... i just hope that he can stay out of jail for her sake and the two babies thanks to everyone with your thoughts and comments and great words of advice.. it really helped and she made it through some of the hard time
@MySpot (2600)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Just be a good friend. Be there for her and let her know you will help and support her any way you can. She will handle things better if she knows she has a shoulder to lean on, cry on and a good friend she can share her feelings and thoughts with.
• United States
12 Nov 06
thanks .. i will take all of your advice.. thanks again
• United States
12 Nov 06
Where does she live? My daughter was born with DS but passed away when she was 17. That was almost 5 years ago. I have been looking into adopting a child with DS. I am not trying to replace my daughter. I just think these children need more love than some people can give. I would have a house full if I could.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Be there for her. Do not shy away when she needs you. Keep telling her that those tests are not always right and to see if there is more she can do to find out. Downs syndrome is not life threatening and it can be worked through. They can have a very productive life. Just do not abandon her. That is what most of my friends did when I found out my son had Cerebral Palsy. I really just felt alone with no one to talk to. If she does not know much about Downs then maybe help her find out some info. The best thing you can do is pray and be there for her for strength.
• United States
12 Nov 06
thanks great advice
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Maybe she should call her parents anyway. They may be more of a support than you realize. They may not like the father, but she is still their daughter and she really needs them. It might even bring them closer together. He is not there right now and they may be. Don't keep them in the dark either.
@Aeval39 (773)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Wow that sounds like one bad day after another. If she isn't against abortion, I would suggest that. As much as I hate the thought of destroying an embryo, sometimes it's the best thing to do. How old is she? If she can't support the baby on her own, then she can have it and put it up for adoption. That way she can even keep track of where her baby is, and maybe meet with the foster parents and go visit once in a while. On the other hand, if she thinks she can do it, then I respect her! Just offer her support, and help her other friends do so too. Parents help a lot too.
• United States
12 Nov 06
Her parents are not willing to help .. they dont like the father.. also .. she is against abortion but is reallying thinking about it which alsp upsets her .. the worst part she cant get ahold of the fater he does not even know yet..
@Aeval39 (773)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I'm sorry. :/ Like I said, whatever she decides, it helps a lot to know that you have friends who support you.
• United States
12 Nov 06
There's an old saying that goes, "there are no atheists in foxholes..." Anyway, in a situation as admitedly dire as the one you've described here, perhaps the best thing you can do for this friend is pray for her, ask others to do the same, and be there for her in any way you can.
• United States
12 Nov 06
Oh i have been doing that.. thanks for the comment.. can you pray for her
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• Germany
12 Nov 06
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@lbinkley (1075)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I would first like to say that ANY baby may or may not have Down Syndrome. They either do or they don't. It is ALWAYS a possibility. I would say to her, that she should KEEP the baby. No abortion. Down Syndrome children are a LOT of work, and a lot to handle. But with that comes a child that loves you unconditionally and has so much love to share. Your friend will completely have a new perspective on life if she ends up keeping a baby with Down Syndrome. It is a life changing experience, and one that I think is well worth every effort necessary. Even if she finds that she can not care for a child with Down Syndrome, she should at least have the baby and possibly adopt him or her to a family that can take care of it. There are a lot of people in the world who want a child with Down Syndrome, in fact last I hear there was a waiting list. I for one would vouch for keeping the baby and dealing with it. My little sister has Down Syndrome. She has so much love to give, and I would NEVER trade her for the world. People may have a negative outlook on Down Syndrome children, but they just don't know! Your friend will learn patience, she will learn respect, and she will learn that there are more important things in life than looks and other people's opinions. Down Syndrome people are people too, and they have so much to offer. I would say to tell your friend to give it a chance. If anything there are tons of support groups available for parents of children with Downs. Some very informative websites. Look into it, and best of luck to your friend in whatever decision she makes!
• United States
12 Nov 06
I think you should tell her to have the baby and just deal with it
• United States
13 Nov 06
thanks for your ... comment
@shooie (4984)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Why abort there are families out there that will take the baby and love that baby with all their heart and give the baby all he/she needs....If your friend is smoking or drinking have her stop because this can and more than likely hurt the baby...Just be there for her hold her hand. Things will work out....Doctors aren't always right ya know....Geez look at me I was suppose to be a boy...surprize am a girl something must of broke off in child birth.
• United States
12 Nov 06
well she is against abortion so i know she wouldent do that she is also hopeing as well as i am that the doctors are wrong
• United States
13 Nov 06
Pray for her in Jesus Christ name. Be there for her and tell her that there is always a rainbow after the rain.
• United States
13 Nov 06
thanks for the comment she goes back to the doctors today keep your fingers crossed for her
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
23 Dec 06
be a friend to her..keep her positive, thats really the best you can do at this point...As far as the baby having Downs..well two things..having a special needs child IS a lot of work but not impossible by any means and as much as I am Pro Choice I wouldnt recommend an abortion just becaue of that...thats really harsh however adoption is definately an option...How long is the bf going to be in jail for and how does he feel about it all?