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To ask for another handhold over the next few days?

473 replies

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:
bellver888 · 05/02/2021 23:39

Congratulations! He is for sure a miracle, and this is the happiest thread I’ve ever seen 👣 💙

Cleverpolly3 · 05/02/2021 23:41

Those perfect little fingers
Over the moon for you. Congratulations and wishing you a lifetime of love and cuddles
❤️

CheshireCats · 05/02/2021 23:42

Congratulations op - enjoy your beautiful baby ♥️

BeautifulBirds · 05/02/2021 23:43

This is wonderful. Xx

Feelingconfused2020 · 05/02/2021 23:45

I'm so happy to have found this thread
I read your first post without noticing the date and when I saw the date and did the maths I was so desperate for the good news! I can't imagine what you've been through but am so so happy for you. Honestly I'm crying real tears for you!

Sosigsandwich · 05/02/2021 23:45

The most wonderful news!!!

Inastatus · 05/02/2021 23:46

I’m so so happy for you OP. I know exactly how you feel too having experienced similar issues before having DD. Enjoy every second.

GladysNarracott · 05/02/2021 23:46

Aww, how lovely. Congratulations Flowers

mamakoukla · 05/02/2021 23:48

Beautiful! Much love and congratulations to you and your family!

MrsPerfect12 · 05/02/2021 23:53

Amazing! Massive congratulations 💙

feelingfree17 · 05/02/2021 23:55

Oh my goodness, that is so wonderful. Totally over the moon for you! X

Whyisitalwayssocold · 05/02/2021 23:58

Aww congratulations! What a lovely update.

NewYearsEveWedding · 05/02/2021 23:58

Huge congratulations OP!! Wonderful news.

JetBlackSteed · 05/02/2021 23:59

Oh brilliant news! Congratulations

Wafflewife · 05/02/2021 23:59

I've never cried over a stranger's baby before but that just made me have a little happy weep. Enjoy your precious son.

KeyboardWorriers · 05/02/2021 23:59

This is just the best update ever Smile huge congratulations! Enjoy all the lovely cuddles!

Pollypudding · 06/02/2021 00:00

Delighted for you- congratulations 🎉👶🌻

NotFabulousDarling · 06/02/2021 00:03

Congratulations! This is wonderful news! Flowers

RuggerHug · 06/02/2021 00:07

This is wonderful news and I'm so happy for you!!! Sincere best wishes from over here, I'm thrilled for you all x.

ElBandito · 06/02/2021 00:08

How beautiful 😻

nanbread · 06/02/2021 00:10

Congratulations!

EKGEMS · 06/02/2021 00:13

I'm home,sick with Covid and this has warmed my heart! Massive congratulations to you and your hubby on your beautiful miracle baby!

Bluebutred · 06/02/2021 00:18

I’m sure if something is wrong/unusual with bloods they’d be calling straight away, I’ve had problems so I know what you mean and are going through (this isn’t about me so won’t go into detail) I presume you’re under consultant care ?
Massive hand hold and cuddle from me xx

JoyIsCounterfeit · 06/02/2021 00:19

After all the agony & anxiety: the joy. So happy for all 3 of you 💝

Bluebutred · 06/02/2021 00:21

Oh wow I’ve just seen updates - I didn’t realise it’s an old thread ! Congratulations 😍