People are making me feel bad for deciding to do an amnio..

People su ck.

With the exception of my parents and close friends (well, almost all of them), those who know that we are having an amnio done look at me like I want to put my baby at risk!

It was our decision to have it done and we don't need to explain ourselves, but I wish people would keep their opinions to themselves!!!!!

mini vent over

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People do su ck!!! Stay strong!!!

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Do whatever you think is best for you. Pay them no mind.

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It saeems that people have an opinion about EVERYTHING. I agree with the other posters-----
you need to do whats best for you.

just ignore them, if it's not one thing, it's another.

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Opinions are like a$$holes...

I got unsolicited opinions on breast feeding and my baby's name yesterday, so today I'm ready for battle.

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Only you can decide what is best for you and your family. You have the facts- pros and cons and made a decision that works for you and DH. There is NOTHING wrong with that decision. And let me assure you that if you decided against it, there would be just as many people saying that was the wrong choice. Honestly, I don't really share a lot of info with people because of these issues. HUGS

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We did an Amnio as the pro's outweighed the con's in our case. DH & I needed to know if our baby was ok. As other posters have said- you do what is best for you, your baby and your DH.

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I think this is the toughest decision we had to make so far during the pregnancy. There are strong pros and cons to having the test, but really, the only opinions that matter are those of you and your husband.

People need to learn to keep their opinions to themselves.

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I really don't know why people feel that its not only ok but its their responsiblity to make others feel bad about their choices.Don't listen to any negitive feedback,you do what you feel is best for you and your baby. No one should tell you other wise. Good luck with your pregnancy and all you choose.

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An amnio is a personal decision. Good for you for not being bullied.

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Sorry people are being a$$es. Lots of people have amnios. The risks are not like originally thought. H e l l my mom had one 17 years ago and my sister is fine. And modern science is a lot more advanced now then it was then. People just s uck!

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I have really learned during this pregnancy to just not tell people a lot - it's not worth the aggravation and the comments!!

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That stinks! Its your baby and people think they know it all.

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Do what makes you comfortable. You should NEVER feel bad about your own personal choices. People make me so mad....

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You know, you can't win. We decided not to have one after agonizing over it for awhile, mainly because all the other preliminary tests were fine.

Since I'm over 35, I think many people just assumed I had an amnio. I did have some comments and criticism about NOT having it, but ultimately, this is a personal choice and there really is no right or wrong for everyone. You need to do what seems best to you.

I hope you get good results!

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Please don't let anyone make you feel bad over your personal decisions...people are horrible sometimes and the best thing to do is just keep things to yourself...only share the good news...

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Thanks, I needed that!!

You are all so sweet.

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Frankly it is nobody's business what you decide. All I can say is if you had decided not to have an amnio you would be hearing the same thing (why) just from a different set of people.

Somehow pregnancy brings out the opinions in people - 99% of which are unsolicited.

DH & I decided to have the amnio. For us it was a difficult decision, but one we put a lot of thought into and made the right choice for us. I'm sure you and your DH made the right choice for the two of you and THAT is the only thing that matters.

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you have to do whats best for you.....thats what it comes down to. to have or not have an amnio is a tough enough decision (we are also going thru this)---so im sorry that people are giving you are hard time

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People are always giving me unwanted advice. I think it's all a part of being pregnant.

I've gotten used to it.

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I had one and was asked many times why. It's so annoying to feel you have to justify your choices.

In the end, this is your business and the reason is yours and your DH.

Hang in there... That's just the beginning of the "unsolicited" advise/comments you will get.

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its your and your DH decision - and no one elses! people could be so rude!

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Well take no notice, if need be I will definately have one, just say to people to mind their own bloody business