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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:
GlendaBulb · 06/02/2021 10:20

.....I see to have something in my eye.

Many congratulations, what a wonderful thread.

KeziaOAP · 06/02/2021 10:33

Wonderful news, many congratulations to you and DH.
Welcome little man Flowers

AwkwardSquad · 06/02/2021 10:36

Such a lovely update ❤️

TheRosesAreInBloom · 06/02/2021 10:37

Amazing!! So pleased for you all xxx

Dartsplayer · 06/02/2021 10:39

I've just read your thread. Congratulations OP

Morana23 · 06/02/2021 10:41

Another one crying for you OP, this is amazing. Flowers Enjoy your precious baby.

NewMum0305 · 06/02/2021 10:42

Oh this has made me teary. Huge congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

CantBeAssed · 06/02/2021 10:45

Awh many congratulationsFlowers

ssd · 06/02/2021 10:54

So pleased for you @FruitLoopyLooFlowers

Noideaatall · 06/02/2021 11:08

Oh, what a wonderful update. So, so happy for you.

Fairnair · 06/02/2021 11:24

Massive congratlations on the birth of your son 💐💕

Fairnair · 06/02/2021 11:26

Sorry for the typo, “congratulations “ xx

Gatekeeper · 06/02/2021 11:27

what a wonderful , happy ending. I am sitting here smiling with tears running down my face Flowers

Wishing you all the very best

TrimmedMyBush · 06/02/2021 11:32

So very happy for you 😍

Rowgtfc72 · 06/02/2021 11:35

Congratulations! Flowers

Allmyarseandpeggymartin · 06/02/2021 11:38

Awwwww so cute! What a tough journey you have had, congratulations xx

RightOnTheEdge · 06/02/2021 11:47

Wow FruitLoopyLoo I've just read the whole thread and that photo made me teary and I never get emotional about threads on here!

Massive congratulations! That lucky boy is going to be so loved and cherished ❤️Flowers

VexedofVirginiaWater · 06/02/2021 11:49

Just beautiful.

MaryBeery · 06/02/2021 12:01

When I saw 160 people had posted on the thread, I assumed something big had happened, and I'm pleased and relieved that it was good news. Congratulations FruitLoopyLoo!

NorksAreMessy · 06/02/2021 12:02

Wonderful news!

BestOption · 06/02/2021 12:08

@FruitLoopyLoo

His little hand made me spring a leak.

I am so incredibly pleased/happy/excited for you. I can't quite describe the emotion but I wish I could hug you all!! All babies are a miracle really, but some just have that extra sprinkling of miracle.!!

I'm going to be 😃😃😃😃😃all day! Xx

BestOption · 06/02/2021 12:11

I've just realised that every time I've posted has been after a name change 🤣

Have you decided on a name yet?

How are you feeling physically?

Neolara · 06/02/2021 12:12

Massive congratulations!

JanuaryJonez · 06/02/2021 12:15

Huge congratulations OP!! I'm so happy for you!!

Icannotdothis2 · 06/02/2021 12:22

Oh OP I have tears in my eyes.

Huge congratulations! You deserve every bit of happiness your precious boy will bring you Flowers