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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:
VillanellesOrangeCoat · 29/07/2020 07:24

Crossing everything for you. Have a hand hold & a huge hug Flowers

coffeewithmilk · 29/07/2020 07:29

Huge handhold for you. Will be thinking of you.
Currently going through something similar and waiting on results on Friday - I'm a reckless mess at the moment. Waiting is always the hard part.

I will be thinking of you 💐

ShesMadeATwatOfMePam · 29/07/2020 07:33

Hand hold here! I remember your previous thread. I've got everything crossed for you.

FruitLoopyLoo · 30/07/2020 11:49

I can't believe I'm typing this but I just had the call.

THE RESULTS ARE CLEAR!

There are no genetic abnormalities whatsoever and this is now classed as just a regular old pregnancy! Smile

I honestly can't stop crying and shaking (and I'm not just doing the usual MN over exaggeration!!).

OP posts:
FruitLoopyLoo · 30/07/2020 11:49

I had to get my husband to answer the phone as I was too nervous but he came and got me once they'd said it was good news.

OP posts:
tiredanddangerous · 30/07/2020 11:53

Bloody fantastic op! Huge congratulations Flowers

HollowTalk · 30/07/2020 11:54

This is fantastic news! Huge congratulations on your pregnancy. Flowers

jessstan2 · 30/07/2020 11:56

Many, many congratulations!

octoberfarm · 30/07/2020 11:57

Oh OP, what fantastic news. Congratulations!!!

Hidingtonothing · 30/07/2020 12:01

So, so happy for you OP Smile

YoBigMomma · 30/07/2020 12:05

Amazing news OP!!

Gazelda · 30/07/2020 12:07

Lovely, lovely update! So pleased for you

ThisTooShallPassHopefully · 30/07/2020 12:11

What great news!!! Possibly the best news of 2020. Its weird how pleased I feel for a complete stranger!

Op, wishing you all the best for the remainder of your pregnancy. I hope that it all goes smoothly and hope you will soon you will be able to relax and enjoy the pregnancy.

Stonerosie67 · 30/07/2020 12:11

Wonderful news. Wishing you much love, luck and happiness x

Monkeymilkshake · 30/07/2020 12:33

Aw congratulations!!! I had a little tear of happiness when i read your update.
Will you keep us up to date with your pregnancy!?
I wish you all the best and more.
Xx

diplodocusinermine · 30/07/2020 12:36

Wonderful news - very happy for you.

Silene · 30/07/2020 12:40

I am so thankful and pleased for you, I remember you last post and being so glad for you and also that you updated us. Can’t tell you how delighted. keep well and happy and enjoy your pregnancy. 🥰

SRS29 · 30/07/2020 12:43

Fantastic news...congratulations Flowers

Cancangirlie · 30/07/2020 12:46

Such a relief, I'm thrilled for you. Flowers

Highlandcathedral · 30/07/2020 14:11

How fantastic @FruitLoopyLoo! I’ve been checking back regularly for updates. I hope this pregnancy is as boring as possible, it won’t stop you worrying about little things but the big things are away, which is brilliant. Big unmumsnetty hugs. Socially distanced of course.

Dededa · 30/07/2020 15:11

Woooohoooo, congratulations and well done for being a badass and keeping going! I promise it will all be worth it all when that baby is in your arms!

It’s difficult, but try your best to relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy for the normal, healthy one it is x

doityourselfnow · 30/07/2020 15:38

Absolutely fabulous!!! So pleased for you. Thanks

FruitLoopyLoo · 30/07/2020 15:51

Thanks all so much. I feel like such a huge weight has been lifted from me although I don't know how I'll manage waiting until 20 weeks for another scan!!!

I'm still in shock. Poor DH had to come home from work to answer the call for me (they'd left a voicemail to say they'd be calling at X time) because I was too scared! He's a good egg and I'm a wimp but my god I'm glad that wait is over.

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aceofspades987 · 30/07/2020 15:53

So pleased for you x

Giraffe888 · 30/07/2020 16:16

I’m so so pleased for you. I hope you’re now able to enjoy your pregnancy, it’s an amazing time x

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