"I became pregnant when my daughter was just six months old, and it was a deeply wanted baby. Seeing that positive pregnancy test filled me with joy.
During my routine 11-week appointment, my gynaecologist performed a nuchal translucency (NT) scan and noticed that the fluid-filled space at the back of the baby’s neck was thick. The gynae told us to go to a private hospital to do a blood test to be sure if the baby is okay or not.
After a few days, we received the news that our baby girl got a 97% chance of having trisomy 18, and that the baby was not growing as she was suppose to. I would either have a miscarriage, or she would be still born or die soon after birth.
We were so heartbroken.
I was against abortion, but how could I bring a baby into this world just to die?
We made arrangements to go to London for a surgical abortion, as I was already 14 weeks pregnant.
They really took care of me. They let my husband stay with me before the procedure as I was crying all the time I was there.
Afterwards, I felt guilt, as I was leaving her behind me. She was part of me for 14 weeks.
It was the best choice for her and for my other daughter."
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