tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post54773216445319882..comments2023-08-04T08:25:03.999+02:00Comments on Everyone else but me: Irish lawsFranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02956907374270680012noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-61184707333921317882012-11-20T01:21:18.587+01:002012-11-20T01:21:18.587+01:00I am praying and hoping that someone will soon do ...I am praying and hoping that someone will soon do something to prevent any more tragedies like this. This is a horrid story.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652721342410868916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-63216879556005387812012-11-18T16:04:55.005+01:002012-11-18T16:04:55.005+01:00I have been following this story closely as I am I...I have been following this story closely as I am Irish and living in Ireland too. I'm beyond appalled and angry at how Savita and her husband were mistreated. You wouldn't put an animal through that. Having being hospitalised for two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy myself it struck a huge chord with me also.<br /><br />It's very unclear as to whether the lack of action on the part of the medical staff was a) fear of repercussions surrounding the grey area of legaility of medical terminations in Ireland, b) negligence/malpractice/incompetence or c) some kind of extreme religious views (her husband told the journalist from the Irish Times who broke this story that when Savita and her husband pleaded for a D&C for her, one of the medical staff said something along the lines of "this is a Catholic country". Horrific. RIP Savita and deepest sympathies to Praveen and their families.<br /><br />I spoke to a friend of mine yesterday who is a trainee midwife and she said she has seen a similar case to this in another Irish maternity hospital. The patient was administered pethidene and IV antibiotics while her consultant took the precaution of calling in a second opinion. They proceded with the necessary medical termination, and the patient was fine.<br /><br />Whatever the case, legislation needs to be passed asap. I am so angry at our spineless politications who have not had the guts to legislate for this for fear or losing the conservative catholic vote. Pro life my arse.Jane Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515914204369553638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-26315800858990291392012-11-17T16:53:12.851+01:002012-11-17T16:53:12.851+01:00((hugs)) It is all of the news here. By news I me...((hugs)) It is all of the news here. By news I mean Facebook because I don't actually read or watch the news. I had ignored the details because the whole thing made me sad. Reading your details just made it even sadder. I know it is especially hard when you have something in common like being pregnant. Take time to feel the emotions and know you are going to be ok. You've had one miracle and you will have another. Love ya! junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597959014121851131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-63977805279828339552012-11-16T21:48:44.223+01:002012-11-16T21:48:44.223+01:00Heard about it a lot ever since it happened. Tragi...Heard about it a lot ever since it happened. Tragic. And stupid legislators should reconsider this awful stance, but of course chances are slim.<br />I know how terrible this must be for you. But let's just play the card "Fran had her share of tragedy and she is granted an easy all-free pass now", shall we? Chances are you are now on the good side of the statistics. Let's hope that this is true. I think in my heart this is true. I hope I am proven right. Minahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148000699685037451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-358529266191638542012-11-16T21:17:28.170+01:002012-11-16T21:17:28.170+01:00My friend told me about this yesterday and it just...My friend told me about this yesterday and it just astounds me. I am anti-abortion when it comes to stupid people making stupid decisions and ending up with accidents, but when it comes to the life of the mother, it is necessary. <br /><br />The chances of this happening to you are so very slim they are practically non-existent. I know it hits close to home, but you should not stress yourself out about it. My approach to these things is always to acknowledge the possibility exists, and then to ignore it. It doesn't do any good to dwell on things that could happen, but most likely won't. Focus on that little Phoenix, send him loving mama vibes, and tell yourself you will see that baby in your arms around 23 weeks from now. Stay positive Fran! Only cross bridges if and when you come to them. <br /><br />*BIG hugs*Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474765232101971222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-49212179082757850892012-11-16T19:03:06.293+01:002012-11-16T19:03:06.293+01:00The story has made it over here, as well. It's...The story has made it over here, as well. It's horrendous. I agree with you. At 17 weeks, the decision should have been made to make things easier on her (even in the absence of a clear and imminent danger). There was - very unfortunately - absolutely no chance of saving the baby and so the priority should have been her safety (and, yes, her comfort). I understand that it gets sticky legally, but it also upsets me that an outcome like this can happen anywhere in our modern world. Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955659206478903815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-48703973662971536372012-11-16T17:28:36.086+01:002012-11-16T17:28:36.086+01:00I did read about that yesterday from a couple diff...I did read about that yesterday from a couple different sources reporting on it and I was horrified. I knew abortion was illegal in Ireland but did not realize that exceptions are not made when the woman's life is in danger. <br /><br />I would be shaken, too. jill's infertility documenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289851786334836156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877563360885660011.post-82481595591383252002012-11-16T15:35:09.734+01:002012-11-16T15:35:09.734+01:00OMG, that is too horrible for words. I only have h...OMG, that is too horrible for words. I only have hugs for you (and hope Mike will hold you tight)<br />(and I'm afraid I have to stop reading, it just doesn't make any sense)<br /><br />from Amsterdam with Love,<br />VVValeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210187335704409247noreply@blogger.com