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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:
BorisandHarriet · 06/02/2021 07:40

@Wafflewife

I've never cried over a stranger's baby before but that just made me have a little happy weep. Enjoy your precious son.
This is me right now too! I didn’t even see this thread before I don’t think but have just welled up. So so pleased for the safe arrival of your little boy FruitLoopyloo.
IggyAce · 06/02/2021 07:45

Aww just found your thread, massive congratulations to you both & welcome to the world little one.

ComeWhatMayKeepTheHope · 06/02/2021 07:51

That precious little hand brought a tear rk my eye. Smile

Congratulations what wonderful news - treasure every second.

OhWhyNot · 06/02/2021 08:15

What wonderful beautiful news Smile

Many congratulations enjoy this very special time 😊 Flowers Bear

shivermetimbers77 · 06/02/2021 08:24

Massive congratulations to you and your lovely family OP StarFlowersCake

Sisterlove · 06/02/2021 08:28

A massive congratulations to you. Such wonderful news.

Overrona21 · 06/02/2021 08:29

Congratulations! I’ve just had a morning cry. So happy for you xxx

Benjispruce2 · 06/02/2021 08:33

Oh wow! Massive congratulations to you all.
Well done for coming back to the thread. You will give so many hope. Enjoy.

Angrymum22 · 06/02/2021 08:34

Congratulation! My little miracle is now 16, like you we had multiple miscarriages and had stopped trying when DS came along. It was worth the wait.
Enjoy the ride.

NiceTwin · 06/02/2021 08:37

Massive congratulations.

Givemethechocolate · 06/02/2021 08:39

This has brought a tear to my eye. Huge. Congratulations to all of you. Such a Ray of positivity in a hard time

Crazydoglady1980 · 06/02/2021 08:42

What lovely news, Congratulations

SirVixofVixHall · 06/02/2021 08:43

Completely delighted for you OP . What a beautiful picture ! So happy that you have your little baby .
Flowers Bear Cake

Tyranttoddler · 06/02/2021 08:43

Oh congratulations Flowers

Goodmorninglights · 06/02/2021 08:46

Just the most wonderful news, congratulations. Enjoy getting to know your boy. Sending love.

Jasminesmellingcandles · 06/02/2021 08:51

Pure joy and happiness , congratulations 💐.

peekiboo · 06/02/2021 08:54

Congratulations!! Have been following your threads and so so happy for youFlowers

amoobaa · 06/02/2021 08:54

Congratulations!! I only just found your thread today and read it all in one go, start to finish- what an incredible journey, what an amazing outcome! So wonderful Grin Star xx

Beach11 · 06/02/2021 08:55

Congratulations op. Enjoy every minute x

CrikeyPeg · 06/02/2021 08:55

Congratulations!! So very happy for you, wishing the FruitLoopy family all the best xx

singsingbluesilver · 06/02/2021 08:57

Beautiful. We will never meet but I cried a little cry of joy for you. How much love is coming his way throughout his life? Lucky boy. x

IckleBear · 06/02/2021 09:04

Congratulations 💕

KitKat1985 · 06/02/2021 09:09

Congratulations OP! What a lovely thread! Smile

IamHyouweegobshite · 06/02/2021 09:11

Aww congratulations op, gorgeous photo of his beautiful little hand.

GreySkyClouds · 06/02/2021 09:17

@FruitLoopyLoo

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