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Surgery termination 22weeks- Baby has a serious heart defect.

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booJo24902 · 21/06/2025 19:26

Basically what the title says really. Went for my 20 week scan and seen 3 consultants who have all said the same thing my son a complex heart defect and won’t live a normal life he will be in hospital and we will out live him.
I have asked for surgery as i literally cannot take giving birth I have ptsd from my last son.
I’ve been sick literally thrown up I’ve had panic attacks and anxiety attacks , I don’t want to do this even tho I know I have to do what’s best for him. But I will never be the same again.
anyone who has had surgery please let me know how it is xx
thank you x

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SilverScales · 25/06/2025 03:14

Just wanted to say I was thinking about you @booJo24902 . I have not been in your situation but I can understand how scared you'd be. Twenty two weeks is so far along. Hope you are okay and that you have a supportive partner. You also have the option of having your baby and giving him the best life you can. But I don't know the specifics of what his condition would entail. I'm so sorry.

Clangershome · 06/07/2025 21:51

I’m so sorry you are going through this. Could you ask mumsnet to move this to a different board perhaps where you can speak to others who have experienced the same as you? I also think Tommys is a good site for these circumstances. There will be charities for you who offer support also which you can look up online. The above comment doesn’t seem to be helpful - though shows thought and concern. You need proper support to help you through what is going to happen and the hospital will also be able to guide you to a charity who can help. Speak to people who have been through this, this is not the forum where you will get that support. Xxxx

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