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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:
Ding123 · 22/01/2021 01:00

Lovely to see a heartwarning thread like this amongst all the sadness and negativity!

Rooting for you. Just think, you are literally days away from holding your little man! (I'm currently holding not-so-little man who is 11 weeks and refuses to sleep anywhere but on me).

Waiting eagerly for your update!

RemarkableLemur · 22/01/2021 01:15

Oh wow, what a wonderful update.

Looking forward to future updates!

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 22/01/2021 01:43

That's brilliant news! Hope you get to meet your baby very soon, and safely. x

IHateCoronavirus · 22/01/2021 02:58

Ah lovely thread. I wish you a swift yet boring labour Wink over in a couple of sneezes. Come on baby nearly there Bear

Imnotaslimjim · 22/01/2021 03:48

Oh wow just read your thread from the start. I'm so thrilled for you!

I've had 8 MCs myself so I totally understand the fear you're feeling. I've had 2 gorgeous DC too but it didn't stop the terror I felt right through the pregnancy. I never believed it was really happening until my DS was in my arms.

I hope Labour isn't too horrific for you and you have your gorgeous boy snuggled safely in your arms soon

Silkiechickscat · 22/01/2021 04:12

That's lovely - hope the birth goes well. Bear

IncrediblySadToo · 22/01/2021 04:18

I started reading your OP & thought 'I'm sure I've read this exact post before!' Then I read my own post!

What a lovely update!!!

Best wishes
Xx

dublingirl66 · 22/01/2021 04:24

Amazing

That is such a lovely update xxxxz

LyndaSnellMBE · 22/01/2021 04:26

Good luck with everything!

Palatka · 22/01/2021 05:00

Ooh he could be born on my birthday! I’m definitely watching this thread.
How exciting!

diamondpony80 · 22/01/2021 05:13

Glad to see you got some good news! Will pray that all goes to plan and baby will arrive happy and healthy when the time is right.

Googlebrained · 22/01/2021 07:17

Fantastic thread. Thanks for updating. We all need some good news at the moment. Absolutely rooting for you.

Bexily · 22/01/2021 07:17

Good luck Smile

Livinglavidalockdown · 22/01/2021 07:37

Thank you for the updates, wonderful to hear.
I hope the remaining time goes well and you have a nice easy birth.

BlueSuffragette · 22/01/2021 07:45

Best of luck OP. Can't wait to read your next update. Nearly there now.Flowers

NextWinter · 22/01/2021 07:59

I am going through an unbelievably shitty time and I know it may sound weird but you have no idea how much this has cheered me. Have been following (under a name change) and it maybe strange that a strangers happiness can rub off but I am truly delighted for you. Enjoy the last few weeks.

diddl · 22/01/2021 08:03

38wks!

Could be anytime now!

ll the best, OP.

ApolloandDaphne · 22/01/2021 08:17

Not long now until you are holding your lovely squishy bundle in your arms. Good luck!

SquigglePigs · 22/01/2021 08:21

I've just seen this thread for the first time. Congratulations OP! Hope the last couple of weeks go nice and smoothly for you. Good news stories are so particularly welcome at the moment!

bearlyactive · 22/01/2021 08:23

So exciting! I remember reading this thread when you first posted it and keeping everything crossed for you! So glad you're still going strong!

Calty123 · 22/01/2021 08:29

Congratulations and good luck with the birth!! Grin

JustAnotherUserinParadise · 22/01/2021 08:39

@FruitLoopyLoo so exciting! You're just a couple of weeks ahead of me! Nearly there!

HotCupOfNo · 22/01/2021 08:47

So excited for you op this thread has really made my morning xx

BooksMusicSnacks · 22/01/2021 08:55

I'm so genuinely happy for you. All the very best with your little miracle x

MimiDaisy11 · 22/01/2021 09:07

This is the first time I've seen this thread and didn't realise it was an old one when reading it - glad things are going well for you. Hope you have a good birth.