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[scotttie]

On 5/7/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:

On 5/7/2014 scotttie said:

I don't think anybody knows what they would do unless they are in that situation themselves.

I totally agree.

It's heartbreaking.

I think you would have to pray hard to God for guidance in this.

Oh yes.

[missy1]

On 5/7/2014 gazelle77 said: The children will have a tortured existence when older, and if one twin gets sick or dies later, the other may also die. I think the Mother's reason for keeping them conjoined is selfish, but, understandable from her point of view. She loves them

One dies, the other will.

[Lila Belle]

What an awful decision to face. This is a time to place your faith and trust in the team treating your children.

I know what I'd do but wouldn't presume to advise anyone else.

Prayers for those beautiful babies, their parents and physicians.

[shoekitty]

All I think is, God Bless and hold that family tight. What a hard choice. I had twin girls, and IDK if it is a choice I would ever want to make.

Life and time will probably make the choice forthem, if they do not intercede

[shoekitty]

I would like to add. Although it seems sad and unfair, it will work out. They are most likely doing the "right thing", because they are following their hearts. They seems certain of the choice they have made.

We are given certain challenges in life, although invariably some have it worse than others. I believe those challenges are given to those can handle them. They may not think they can handle it at the time . When we look back on people who had huge choices and challenges to take on...they not only made the best choice, they made the best of it. And everyone was better for it. JMHO.

I wish them both the gift of strength and peace.

[divine]

My first thought was this is a Sophie's choice, but when I read they'd both likely die if separated, I understand their parents choice.

God bless them and give them strength.

[BeckiWV]

If their condition with one heart is such that separation would likely kill them both anyway, then I can understand the mother's choice. It's hard to say how long they will live anyway. Why not keep them and love them the way they are for as long as she has with them? It sounds like it likely will not be long.

Did you guys know that Chang and Eng Bunker the "original" Siamese twins who came to the U. S. at a young age to be exhibited to the public, then lived in North Carolina after they retired, could have been separated easily if they lived today? They were connected by a fibrous band of cartilege but shared no vital organs. They did have fused, but independent, livers. They married sisters, and each had large families and have many descendants today.

They lived part of the week in one brother's house and the rest of the week in the other's. Whoever's house they were in made the rules. One of the brothers died of pneumonia and the family sent for a doctor to try an emergency separation but it was too late.

I just find them so fascinating!

[chrystaltree]

I know exactly what I would do. Yes, without hesitation. It's not a hard decision at all because if they aren't separated both babies will die. I would want to give one of my babies a chance at life, no matter how slight.

[LilacTree]

I have been so emotional lately that I had all I could do to stifle a really hard cry when I read this. My heart goes out to these parents, having babies should be such a joyful thing. I have no idea what I would do in their position . . . none. It is beyond sad.

[terrier3]

I would follow the doctors' advice.

I think a neutral opinion would help.