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Bad news at scan yesterday

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RalphGnu · 05/01/2012 11:23

We went to the 20 week scan yesterday morning and found our son's heart had stopped beating at around 17 weeks.

Don't really know what to say, think or feel.

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RichTeaAreCrap · 05/01/2012 12:21

Oh Ralph, so sorry for your loss. Life is so cruel sometimes.

James Andrew is a lovely name.

Take care of yourself Sad

StealthPolarBear · 05/01/2012 12:21

I am so sorry to hear about your baby. James is a lovely name.
If your friend is a good one, let her come and give her a list of things you need doing. First would be letting people know and getting your DP's 'friend' to sort out facebook. Cuddling your DS sounds like all you should be doing at the moment.

Nilgiri · 05/01/2012 12:22

So very sorry. Sleep sweetly, James Andrew.

Aworryingtrend · 05/01/2012 12:22

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I think the loss of a child is something you never get over, you just learn to live with. Remember there is no right or wrong way to grieve, only what feels right for you and your family.

GandTiceandaSprout · 05/01/2012 12:23

I am so sorry xxx

ClipboardAnnie · 05/01/2012 12:25

Much love to you and yours. Ive been there, Ralph. I'll be thinking of your little James.

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hairypotter · 05/01/2012 12:27

I am so sorry. James is a beautiful name xx

tooearlymustdache · 05/01/2012 12:30

sorry to read your name and this thread Ralph

sending many hugs and much love for you all at this sad time

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 05/01/2012 12:32

Very sorry to hear about the loss of James Andrew :( Sending much love, take care of yourselves xx

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 05/01/2012 12:33

I am so sorry, life can be so cruel sometimesSad

Sleep peacefully James Andrew

picnicbasketcase · 05/01/2012 12:34

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of James, RalphGnu. Wishing you lots of strength and support Sad

TerraNotSoFirma · 05/01/2012 12:35

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. xx

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 05/01/2012 12:35

Ralph I'm so sorry for the loss of James :(

Sending you much love x

chipmonkey · 05/01/2012 12:36

Ralph, so very sorry about your little boy.Sad Do join us on the thread Lottie linked to.

DietintheNewYear · 05/01/2012 12:37

I am so sorry. No words can be enough to help but pleased be assurred that you, James and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sidge · 05/01/2012 12:40

I am so very sorry RalphGnu.

Wishing you peace and strength.

ItsTimeToBurnThisDiscoDown · 05/01/2012 12:40

So sorry for the loss of your precious baby boy James Andrew, my thoughts are with you xxx

ThatVikRinA22 · 05/01/2012 12:41

im so sorry. x

MrsSawyer · 05/01/2012 12:42

so sorry ralph, rest in peace little one x

jenny60 · 05/01/2012 12:50

I am so sorry Ralph. Very similar happened to me 3 years ago. I think about our boy every day still, but time does help to ease the pain. I too had another ds at the time and he helped me to get through it more than he will ever know. I got lots of cards which I couldn't bear to read. They went into a folder, which I can now look at every now and then. Please do whatever it takes for you to feel even a little bit better: sleep, drink, eat whatever you want, be alone or with friends. Don't feel that there is a right way to deal with this. Some people want to see and hold their babies after they've given birth. I didn't and don't regret it, but that was right for me.

Lots of love to you: it is horrible and sad beyond words. I am sorry, but the worst will pass in time.

perplexedpirate · 05/01/2012 12:53

I am so sorry. I lost twins at ten weeks and found out at the scan before I had DS.

Treat yourself very carefully and do want you need to do.
I agree with everyone who said give your friend a list of things to sort out for you. Taking phone calls, addressing Facebook knobber, making sure you have everything you need so you don't have to worry about shopping or errands or crap like that.
Again, I'm so sorry. My thoughts will be with you today.
Sleep tight James Andrew.

pixiestix · 05/01/2012 12:54

I'm so sorry for your loss Ralph Sad Rest in peace James.

MsEltoeNWhine · 05/01/2012 12:56

I am sorry. I also lost a little one at 17 weeks, I was induced. I hope it all goes peacefully.

QED · 05/01/2012 12:57

I am so sorry :(