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To ask for another handhold over the next few days?

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FruitLoopyLoo · 27/07/2020 17:19

A few people may remember my threads in the past. I have had a really, really difficult few years of recurrent pregnancy losses. In the past 3 years I've had 11 miscarriages ranging from 5-8 weeks.

Last time I asked for a handhold on here prior to a scan and I received so much support and love and it really helped. Unfortunately that time, we did see a heartbeat but it had stopped by the next scan.

I'm back again and I am now 12 weeks!!!! I have had a multitude of scans already and everything is looking super good this time, I can't quite believe we have got so far. I've seen baby bouncing about and legs and arms moving around everywhere, it's been amazing.

However, I'm back asking for another handhold please. When I was going through my miscarriages I was discovered to have a balanced translocation and a factor of that is I have a 5-6% chance of any child born having a severe genetic condition that would likely limit their life a lot.

Because of this I opted to have a test done. That was carried out last week and I am now waiting on the results. I am an anxious wreck. I am convinced the results will come back positive for the condition and whilst I know the odds are good they won't, I still can't believe anything good could actually happen to me. I don't even know if I'll be able to answer the phone when they ring to tell me as I feel I already know what they will say.

I really don't know what I'd do this time if this all went to pot again, I've invested too much hope this time that things may be okay and I just need a bit of a hold again please. I am so scared of going back to square one again after all of this.

OP posts:
Rainbowx · 22/01/2021 17:24

So happy for you both look forward to your baby's safe arrival Flowers

FruitLoopyLoo · 24/01/2021 22:54

Thank you all for the well wishes, sorry I don't use this account very much so just catching up now Smile

To the PP who mentioned him possibly arriving around their birthday, mine too!!!! My birthday is the 11th Feb and he is due on the 8th! So possibly a lovely birthday present for me Smile

I am going in on the 1st Feb to discuss induction if things haven't kicked off by then as they don't want me to go over much or at all if possible due to my previous issues so will update when I have any news Smile

OP posts:
ThumbWitchesAbroad · 25/01/2021 02:15

@FruitLoopyLoo - best of luck with it all! ThanksSmile

sunshineinmyheart · 25/01/2021 02:59

Just seen your thread for the first time and couldnt go without sending you a virtual hug 😘

All the very best!!! Saw a gorgeous bump pic earlier 😁 you are nearly there 😃

Monty27 · 25/01/2021 03:12

OP congratulations and wishing you all the best. I've just seen this for the first time. It's all going good so far and my birthday is 12 February!
Looking forward to further updates.

Lucieintheskye · 28/01/2021 21:50

How exciting, OP! Hope everything is going smoothly.
Looking forward to updates and thinking good thoughts for you xx

strawberry2017 · 28/01/2021 22:05

Good luck with the Labour OP, I'm so excited for you. X

Sushirolls · 31/01/2021 23:31

@FruitLoopyLoo

Thank you all for the well wishes, sorry I don't use this account very much so just catching up now Smile

To the PP who mentioned him possibly arriving around their birthday, mine too!!!! My birthday is the 11th Feb and he is due on the 8th! So possibly a lovely birthday present for me Smile

I am going in on the 1st Feb to discuss induction if things haven't kicked off by then as they don't want me to go over much or at all if possible due to my previous issues so will update when I have any news Smile

Best of luck for tomorrow Flowers x
HappygoesLucy · 01/02/2021 10:59

Best of luck, OP. Hope everything goes smoothly. By this time tomorrow you could have a gorgeous little baby in your arms. Will be thinking of you today xx

FruitLoopyLoo · 05/02/2021 22:41

Our precious miracle. Something I never thought I'd see.

To ask for another handhold over the next few days?
OP posts:
Haggisfish · 05/02/2021 22:43

Utterly thrilled for you. Flowers

Cheeringmeup · 05/02/2021 22:44

Oh congratulations! Wishing you all a very happy family life. Well done 😍

Cheermonger · 05/02/2021 22:45

So very many congratulations 🥳

Homebird8 · 05/02/2021 22:47

I believe in miracles.

boredsolicitor · 05/02/2021 22:48

Congratulations!! Great news

PenguNoodle · 05/02/2021 22:50

Lovely news ,huge congrats

Peridot1 · 05/02/2021 22:51

Oh wow. Huge congratulations! Enjoy every single minute!

lurker101 · 05/02/2021 22:54

Massive congratulations to you all!

BakewellGin1 · 05/02/2021 22:55

Ah what lovely news xx

rosyvalentine · 05/02/2021 22:56

Amazing! Huge congrats to you all 🎉💐

heyjude12 · 05/02/2021 22:56

Congratulations. Enjoy the wonderful squishy baby snuggles

Einsteinsings · 05/02/2021 22:56

Congratulations. How lovely

BeenHereForAges · 05/02/2021 22:57

So happy for you OP.

CagneyNYPD · 05/02/2021 22:57

Have just found your thread. A massive congratulations to you!!!

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 05/02/2021 22:58

It's DS1's birthday today too (assuming he arrived today) - it's a good day to be born!! Congratulations

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