A Scottish mother, Stacy Dow, is suing her doctor because he failed to abort both of her twins when he tried to five years ago. The live twin Jayde is now four years old, and although her mother “loves her to bits”, it’s been some what of a financial struggle and the mother feels the hospital should cover some of the bill to her raise her — £250,000 (or $436,600.99 USD) to be exact.

I feel bad for Jayde. How would I feel if my mother sued the doctor for letting me be born? Perhaps a little unwanted. Jayde obviously has a price, and it’s less than £250,000. I guess she can be grateful she’s wasn’t terminated like her sister or brother, but perhaps she wishes she was priceless?

The Telegraph has more of the story, including an article from a year ago when Mrs. Dow started her lawsuit.

Lifenews.com writes:

She discussed with a newspaper how she would tell her daughter about the abortion she hoped to have.

“I still don’t know if, or what, I’m going to tell Jayde when the time comes. I just hope she understands what happened and why I did it,” Dow said.

Hmm, yes I can see how that would be a little awkward. Unfortunately, young children are usually very good at picking up what their parents think they have kept a secret.