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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:
OakSnows · 06/02/2021 00:21

Oh OP, I am so so happy for you, you did it! Congratulations lovely

Mamanyt · 06/02/2021 00:22

Not just a handhold, I'll be hugging you in my heart. And lighting a candle. Try, for your own sanity, NOT to think of the 5-6% chance of a problem, but focus instead on the 94-95% chance that all is well. I know how hard that is, but do try!

ZackaryQuack · 06/02/2021 00:23

Oh my gosh, congratulations, he's perfect!!! Xx

TreadLightly3 · 06/02/2021 00:36

Huge congratulations!!

Neome · 06/02/2021 00:39

What wonderful news 🌹🌹🌹🌹

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 06/02/2021 00:45

How wonderful. Congratulations

daffodilsrhere · 06/02/2021 00:52

So good to read such a lovely update, how beautiful, very best wishes to you and your family

TwinklyLaughNot · 06/02/2021 01:32

You've made me cry OP.
The BIGGEST congratulations. I'm so so happy for you 😊
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news.

fizzandchips · 06/02/2021 01:32

Congratulations OP. Such wonderful news.

Googlebrained · 06/02/2021 01:37

Congratulations. Wonderful to hear such lovely news 💕

SoEverybodyDance · 06/02/2021 01:46

Oh goodness OP, a massive handhold here from someone who had 8 miscarriages and got there in the end... I get all that leaping between fear and euphoria, the intensity of the way I felt while my OH was less involved and calmer.

Massive luck for the results, I'm crossing things for you...

Fridaytomorrow · 06/02/2021 01:51

Congratulations. Wonderful news.

momonpurpose · 06/02/2021 02:03

Hand Hold wishing your a healthy pregnancy easy birth and happy healthy baby

Julianamechange · 06/02/2021 02:26

I almost cried! So happy for you and your family. Congratulations!

Eekay · 06/02/2021 02:43

You made a beautiful baby. Congratulations Flowers

Inkpaperstars · 06/02/2021 03:01

Wonderful news, congratulations!

viques · 06/02/2021 03:12

Bear for baby

Flowers for you.

Congratulations . XXX

lyralalala · 06/02/2021 03:34

I have something in my eye...

Congratulations! All the best to your little family Grin

BabylovesJohnny · 06/02/2021 04:49

The best news!

Dita73 · 06/02/2021 04:56

Massive congratulations to you and your DH! Absolutely thrilled for you! You’re amazing 🥳💕

Bobbeldibop · 06/02/2021 05:04

I'm not crying, you're crying.... Massive congratulations to you and your new family Flowers!!!!

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 06/02/2021 05:06

@FruitLoopyLoo

Our precious miracle. Something I never thought I'd see.
Oh congratulations! Something in my eye...

So happy for you ThanksWine

BooBahBoo · 06/02/2021 05:14

Enjoy your beautiful baby. Delighted for you. Congratulations!! Flowers

Dalooah · 06/02/2021 05:26

I've just read through the thread and this is such a lovely happy story. Many many congratulations! Incredibly pleased for you, and for the little spot of brightness your thread has brought to my day! SmileSmile

1frenchfoodie · 06/02/2021 05:44

Oh how wonderful. I cannot imagine your joy. Holding my first and last (was an old first time mum) nearly made my heart burst with joy. I dont know how you kept your heart in your chest.