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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:
BabyMoonPie · 30/07/2020 16:20

I'm so bloomin chuffed for you. Wishing you a healthy and happy remainder of your pregnancy mummy

DontDoItGeorge · 30/07/2020 16:39

So pleased for you🥳🥳
I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes well and you are able to enjoy it.

pickingdaisies · 30/07/2020 16:43

Oh, OP. That's wonderful CakeFlowers

Cherrybakewellard · 30/07/2020 16:46

Amazing news OP, wishing you all the happiness with your pregnancy and the future x

everythingbackbutyou · 30/07/2020 16:51

I’m thrilled for you! I remember, after a few early losses and 2 ectopics, waiting to hear the results of trisomy 18 screening for my daughter after they found an abnormality on an ultrasound. The torture but also not wanting to get a call and have my hopes dashed. She is now a massive 13 year old with 2 siblings I never dreamed I would be blessed with.

pinacollama · 30/07/2020 16:58

This is wonderful, made me well up. Congratulations and I wish you a smooth rest of your pregnancy!

Igmum · 30/07/2020 17:00

Wonderful news OP ❤️💐

Thisisanillegalbingogame · 30/07/2020 17:41

What wonderful news 😀 Here’s to a smooth rest of the pregnancy 🙌

doityourselfnow · 30/07/2020 20:56

@coffeewithmilk I also have my fingers and toes crossed for you, good luck my lovely xx

coffeewithmilk · 30/07/2020 20:59

Thank you @doityourselfnow unfortunately it wasn't good news for me, but I'm trying to stay positive. X

ANiceBigCupOfFuCoffee · 30/07/2020 21:18

Congratulations, that's lovely news. Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy Flowers

doityourselfnow · 31/07/2020 06:25

I am so sorry to hear that @coffeewithmilk ThanksThanks

Chapellass · 31/07/2020 06:33

So pleased for you both OP

FruitLoopyLoo · 31/07/2020 07:59

I'm so sorry Coffee x

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MarrymeTomHardy · 31/07/2020 08:45

Amazing news!
The wait til 20wks feels so long, but then before you know it you'll be packing your hospital bag! Good luck & enjoy xx

Sk1nnyB1tch · 31/07/2020 08:51

I'm so happy for youFlowers

Sunnyrainshowers · 31/07/2020 08:54

@coffeewithmilk so sorry for your lossFlowers

coffeewithmilk · 31/07/2020 08:58

Thank you @Sunnyrainshowers @FruitLoopyLoo @doityourselfnow
Everything happens for a reason xx

Delighted for you OP. Very happy news 💐 x

FruitLoopyLoo · 26/08/2020 03:26

Hello all,

Thought I'd keep you updated!

I am now 16.5 weeks and found out yesterday that we are having a little boy and all is still well Smile

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octoberfarm · 26/08/2020 03:30

@FruitLoopyLoo Oh, how lovely! I'm so glad everything is still going well. Congratulations!!

MrsTweedy73 · 26/08/2020 03:34

What lovely news, absolutely delighted for you both Flowers x

Eekay · 26/08/2020 03:54

Congratulations Flowers

BoomBoomsCousin · 26/08/2020 04:54

Great news Fruit! Flowers

Littlemissdaredevil · 26/08/2020 04:54

Congratulations!

Greyblueeyes · 26/08/2020 05:00

Congrats to you!! Wow! You have been through quite a journey!

So, so happy for you! I hope you can relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

What wonderful news. I am thrilled for you.

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