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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:
Ulysses · 06/02/2021 05:47

I remember your thread from earlier and I'm so delighted that you got there. Congratulations - I'm having a happy weep!

marriednotdead · 06/02/2021 05:53

What a lovely outcome to your thread, congratulations on the safe arrival of your perfect little boy!

Colouringaddict · 06/02/2021 06:09

Congratulations Mummy, you did it! Welcome to the world little man. Sending lots of love to your family of 3! 💙

TwelvePaws · 06/02/2021 06:21

How wonderful ! Congratulations. ❤️❤️❤️

Elderflower14 · 06/02/2021 06:21

This has made me so happy before I go to work!! Huge congratulations 🎊!!

Chottie · 06/02/2021 06:26

Congratulations on your little miracle. It's so lovely to read a post full of joy and happiness xxx

BlueSuffragette · 06/02/2021 06:30

Huge congratulations OP. Such fantastic news. Smile xx

chocolatespiders · 06/02/2021 06:43

How amazing and this thread with give so many people hope.

I hope your baby boy brings you lots of love and happiness. Enjoy every moment Flowers

TheCatThatGotTheCream · 06/02/2021 06:45

I'm so happy to hear of your happy ending! Congratulations.

CookieSue222 · 06/02/2021 06:47

I remember you. So pleased to hear that you finally got there - he was worth waiting, and fighting for. Congratulations!

SmednotaSmoo · 06/02/2021 06:48

Woohoo. Welcome to the world little man!

Camphillgirl · 06/02/2021 06:53

A happy ending. Wonderful, we love it when things turn out well.

Enjoy your lovely baby and have a great life all together. Baby looks bonnie. Congratulations to daddy too.

Mycatisthebest · 06/02/2021 06:57

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! So happy for you Thanks

LarkDescending · 06/02/2021 06:58

What a gorgeous thread - massive congratulations! Flowers

Changeismyname · 06/02/2021 06:58

Huge huge HUGE congratulations OP. That photo has just brought a tear to my eye.

Restawhile · 06/02/2021 07:01

Congratulations 💗
So very happy for you , enjoy this special time 💗
A long pregnancy for you ,it’s brought tears to my eyes for you

Fluffytheevil1 · 06/02/2021 07:06

Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby. Massive well done to you! I hope he brings you nothing but joy ❤️

MyGazeboisLeaking · 06/02/2021 07:18

Absolutely lovely - just read your thread from the start. What a journey, I'm so delighted for you.

mynewusernameisthis · 06/02/2021 07:25

Congratulations OP Flowers

I hope you are doing really well. Please remember to look after yourself too, I had a very stressful pregnancy and even though had a lovely baby, all that stress for 9 months + was hard to shake. Reach out if you need help xx

Aebj · 06/02/2021 07:30

Congratulations 🥳

YukoandHiro · 06/02/2021 07:33

Just caught up with this whole thread - how wonderful. Huge congratulations x

2018SoFarSoGreat · 06/02/2021 07:34

So happy for you, and happy birthday little guy. You are so loved already ❤️

AutumnVibes · 06/02/2021 07:34

Absolutely wonderful, well done you!!!

SquigglePigs · 06/02/2021 07:38

Congratulations! Those gorgeous little fingers...!

Worldwide2 · 06/02/2021 07:38

Oh absolutely amazing 😍 congratulations mama on your beautiful baby boy 💙
What a lovely happy ending, so thrilled for you. Enjoy your lil angel 💙