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Sonographer diagnosed holopresencephaly

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Hope26 · 19/04/2014 18:59

Hi all.

Last Wednesday I got given the worst news of my life. This is my first pregnancy and they detected NT at over 3.5mm. The ultrasound scan at 13weeks 5 days showed the baby had a flat face, couldn't see nose. They told me the baby will not survive and it looks worse than Down syndrome. I have been asked to come in the next two weeks for an amnio test to confirm what is going on. Anyone experienced the same thing? Any advice will be very helpful. I am so confused right now and have lost my appetite completely. Thanks

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Hope26 · 27/11/2014 17:20

Thank you sandgrown xxx

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SunflowerSmile · 07/12/2014 12:30

Glad to hear your scan went well Hope.

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Hope26 · 12/04/2015 18:16

Hello ladies

Just an update, I gave birth to a baby girl last Friday. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Stay strong and I hope you all have your bundles of joy soon

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Eastpoint · 12/04/2015 18:22

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I hope you and your husband have much happiness with her.

theconstantvacuumer · 12/04/2015 18:29

Hello Hope, I have just read your thread and am full of admiration at your courage. Many many congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I wish you and your family all the best xx

Northernlurker · 12/04/2015 18:30

I posted on this thread last year under another name Wink. I am so glad you to hear you have your baby girl with you now. You son was loved and will always be remembered.

bronya · 12/04/2015 18:34

Congratulations!

Lauramum23 · 12/04/2015 18:37

Congratulations lovely ( and sad) to read your experience and so nice to read a happy ending xxx

howlongwillthesunlast · 12/04/2015 18:37

Congratulation OP! thanks for the update, what wonderful news.

sebsmummy1 · 12/04/2015 19:00

Oh bless you. So pleased you have such wonderful news to share and so sorry you went through your loss last year xx

Christelle2207 · 12/04/2015 19:16

Just seen this thread congratulations such lovely news x

KittyandTeal · 12/04/2015 20:25

I've just read all this thread.

I'm 3 months on from a tfmr at 22 weeks. Our dd2 had trisomy 18, edwards.

I know I want another at some oint but I am terrified and really struggling with that atm.

This has given me so much hope.

Congratulations and thank you x

TheBabyFacedAssassin · 18/04/2015 19:09

Congratulations Hope, I hope you and your family are well!

By the way, after we spoke last year, I took your advice and started watching Suits Smile

Enjoy your daughter, I'm sure she is just beautiful x

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Hope26 · 08/08/2016 13:12

Hi ladies,

My daughter is one and a half year old and I'm it's wonderful being a mummy. I'm broody already. Kitty how are you doing?

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Dandelionandfizz · 08/08/2016 13:24

I've just read this thread I'm so sorry you went through that and congratulations on DD.

I have a March 2015 baby too. Not broody yet though! Grin

KittyandTeal · 09/08/2016 13:42

Not so good Hope. I plucked up the courage to try for another, had a few issues, fell pregnant within 8 months. Had all the harmony tests and lots of scans, everything was looking great then found out at a routine scan at 14 weeks that ds had died, looks like he died the day after we had a clear harmony result and great mini anomoly scan.

We've decided that dd1 is enough for us now and that we can't go through another pregnancy again.

I'm 5 months on from loosing ds and things are getting better but it's pretty shit tbh.

I'm glad your dd is doing well.

Scribblegirl · 09/08/2016 13:54

Gosh hope, I'm sat in a cafe and your story has made me cry. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son but so delighted that you have a healthy little girl.

Flowers to all those on this thread who have gone through hell.

FairyHoof · 09/08/2016 14:10

Hope, thank you for updating this post. Congratulations to you and your family. Love to your little DS.

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Hope26 · 20/02/2017 16:09

Hi ladies I hope you are all well.

Kitty I'm so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking I know, the pain will always remain but please have hope. You will be blessed again.

Good news, I'm pregnant again. DD will be 2 in April. I'm hoping this pregnancy goes well and baby is healthy. There is always fear after a mc but always hope too. Will keep you all posted.

All the best.

Hope x

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Oysterbabe · 20/02/2017 20:27

Good luck Hope
I'll be crossing my fingers that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

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Hope26 · 21/02/2017 17:21

Thank you Oysterbabe. Much appreciated x

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Hope26 · 28/11/2017 02:02

Hi ladies, just an update! I had a baby boy three weeks ago! My Son ❤️. Everything happens for the best, this was meant to be.

Hope this gives you some hope if you’re going through a hard time xxx

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WhyTheHeckMe · 29/11/2017 12:30

I've never read this thread till today, just read all of it.
Was in tears at the start i can't imagine what you went through 3.5 years ago, but huge congratulations on the 2 beautiful children you've gone on to have! Truly lovely news x

himynameiss · 22/02/2018 07:53

Oh Hope, I just read your story. It made me cry I hope you and your babies are well ❤️

littlemissalwaystired · 22/02/2018 21:08

Just read this thread all the way through and you come across as extremely strong and brave. Congratulations on your beautiful childrenThanks