Hand hold. No heartbeat 38+5 being induced currently.

[MisssC3025]

Hi all..

Just need some people to talk to. My baby was diagnosed with a lethal condition at 20wks. We decided to carry to term knowing that he may pass away in utero... which has been the case for us.. we found out yesterday after experiencing no movement 😭😔 (38wks +5)

Came into hosp this morn to start induction process. Have had two lots of misoprostol. Cervix examination at 4pm suggested that my cervix is still posterior.

After first tablet was inserted at 12pm I started getting bad cramps like period pain. Since getting my second they're much stronger. My back is achey!! Have so far just had paracetamol.

It's an ongoing dull painful ache and my tummy tightens every now and then. This is my first pregnancy so no idea how contractions should feel!

Any advice support would be grateful. Obviously if things progress I may not be able to message but at the moment I'd really like some people to talk to.

Anyone with similar experiences 💙💙

I'm so sorry. Sending love and strength for the days ahead. My daughter died when she was newborn.

I hope you don't mind me suggesting but do make some memories, take photos, keep items, my most treasured items are her hand and footprints, photos, clothes she wore after birth, a blanket she was wrapped in.

When you feel ready you might want to read this guest blog entry from Feathering The Empty Nest. It's the story of another couple who continued their pregnancy after a similar diagnosis. FTEN features the stories of women who lost their little ones before or soon after birth- I think of them often, but tonight I'll raise my cup of tea specially to your little man

I’m so sorry OP xxx

Sadly I also lost a baby at 40 weeks. I would only say that when your baby is born you will fall in love with him and feel so proud of him as with any birth. This time is so special as it is so limited so make as many memories as possible. Say the things you want to, kiss every part of his face, read him a baby book, sing him songs, take lots of photos - really lots - we took photos of our daughter but I don’t have any specifically of her feet/ears/hands etc to compare them ours and now to our other children. Sending you hugs.💐

I'm so sorry OP, will be thinking of you tonight ❤️

Sending love and strength

Sending you and your little one my love. I’m thinking of you xx

Sending love and positivity. You sound so amazingly strong. Hoping for a peaceful experience for you.

No similar experience, just heartfelt sympathy.

Sending love and support!

I hope you can feel the strength we are all sending you, your little boy has an amazing mummy.

❤

Bless you. Thinking of you tonight x

Thinking of you, I'm so sorry 😢

I'm thinking of you.

As a non-parent there is absolutely no way I can begin to comprehend what you are going through, MisssC, but you are in my thoughts tonight.

I am so sorry for your loss 💐.

You sound incredibly strong, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. ❤️

Thinking of you and your beautiful darling boy xxx

You sound like a wonderful and incredibly brave mum.

Sending you all the love in the world..❤️

I don’t know what to say but I just wanted to offer my love ❤️ I can’t begin to imagine how you must be feeling. Thinking of you and sending my love xx

We are with you, OP. You are not alone

I am so sorry op, thinking of you and sending love and strength, you are so brave.

That is so very very very sad.

I’m so sorry x

So sorry