So we are currently 28 weeks pregnant (by far the furthest we’ve ever got). Anyone following our story on the other forum will know it has been a long one and the pregnancy itself has been a complicated one throughout! Our little one has been diagnosed with TGA (a severe heart defect that will require open heart surgery within days of being born in order to be able to survive). After a traumatic couple of months where we were constantly having tests & procedures to try to find out the problem and the initial shock and distress once we finally received the diagnosis, we’ve actually just had a relatively pleasant 8 weeks with no hospital visits. During that time my bump finally popped (and stopped just looking like I’d had a massive lunch) and I’ve been trying to just take it one day at a time and enjoy the feeling I have wished for, for so many years (of growing a little human). At our 20 week scan we were told I had placenta previa (low lying placenta touching my cervix), which if it did not move could cause bleeding as the baby gets bigger. And would also mean a c section would be required (as vaginal delivery would be considered too dangerous). Anyway I pleaded for them to bring my re-scan (forward from 32 weeks to 28) and we got the amazing news yesterday that it has moved completely! So that’s one thing we can tick off our complications list - which feels great! We’ve obviously still got a difficult road ahead of us, but I think it’s so important to celebrate any small wins along the way when you can! 🎉
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A little update: Finally some good news! 🎉😊
That’s amazing, I needed good news today! 🥰
Thank you 😘 Was it a bad day for you yesterday lovely? Hope you are ok? xxx
It was a bad week! A friend told me is going for an abortion as she can’t have a 3rd child and is expecting me to help her and advice her 🤷🏻♀️My hairdresser the same, as she can’t have a 4th child. Another friend gave birth and called her boy with the only boy name we liked. You judge! Apart from this I’m all good! Xxxx
Oh gosh I’m sorry it’s been such a tough week. I hate it when you seem to get blow after blow in quick succession like that! It feels so bloody cruel when it’s what you so desperately want and are going through the mill. I feel you on the name thing too. My best friend and I were previously pregnant together. I sadly miscarried at 9 weeks and she (totally by coincidence as we hadn’t spoken about it) went on to call her daughter our favourite girls name (that I had pretty much given to the baby I had been carrying). It absolutely broke my heart, but she wasn’t to know and it was just bad luck. Sending you love and hugs. Do you know what your next steps are? Are you due to transfer soon? Wishing you all the best for whey you do lovely xx
I have 2 blastocysts on ice with NHS but finished the free rounds and I don’t know how to transfer them. If moving them to my private clinic because I will do Nk cells treatment with them prior transfer. Any advice? The clinic will call me next week and the NHS hospital the week after and they we will have a plan. They will also tell me what tests I need to do before transfer as I had 3 miscarriages now. I did most tests but there is always more to do right?! Xxx
No advice I’m afraid as never been in that position. I also haven’t had any of the extra tests. I had the standard ones the NHS do for recurrent miscarriage but all came back clear. If I was to do my time again I’d probably have done the additional NK cells, Alice, EMMA, ERA etc but as we never really got anything decent to transfer it never felt worth it for us. I hope that you are able to develop a plan you are happy with lovely. It’s fab to have 2 blastos on ice so wishing you lots of luck that one of those brings you your little one 🤞 xxx
Aww fabulous news lovely 💗 well done mummy xx
Aww thanks so much 😘 xx
How are you getting on lovely? x
Am good right now 💗 thank you. Only got some background nausea but it’s manageable with one tablet a day 🙌🏼 Can’t believe I am 20wks next week 😱🥰xx
Eeek another big milestone! Glad you are doing well and the nausea is manageable xxx
So good to hear! You are almost there. Wishing you a smooth ride for the rest of your pregnancy. Can't wait for the little one to arrive, so keep us posted.
Thanks so much 😘 How’s your little one doing? xxx
She is doing great, thanks. 🙂 All smiles and totally chill. 5 mo now!
Aww wow, glad to hear it xxx
That's great news Picalilli ❤💫 you are doing amazing. What an inspiring mum to be you are xxx
Thank you lovely 😘 How are you feeling? Fab news about your disappearing cyst! What a relief. Best of luck with your transfer. Is that tomorrow? xx
Just wanted to say my husbands friends little boy had open heart surgery as soon as he was born and he's now 12. They did an amazing job and he is a happy healthy little boy 🥰 I'm feeling excited taken so long to get here 😅 so ready for this 🙏❤ yes tomorrow thanks so much xxx
Aww thank you for sharing that, it’s nice to hear positive stories after such major surgery. Hope the transfer went well today. Wishing you lots of luck for the 2ww! xxxx
Hurray!! So pleased for you my lovely ❤️☘️❤️
What a journey so far - you’re made of tough stuff and I really admire your strength xxx
Aww thank you lovely 😘. Such a relief. How are you getting on? Are you nearly there now?? xxx
It’s never easy is it. But sounds really positive ❤️Eeeek yes! 37 weeks now, c-section booked for the 23rd March. I’ve just finished work too so time to start chilling a bit xx
That's my OTD! They told me yesterday even though ill only be 9dpt. Best wishes Millbanks xxx ❤💫❤
Ahhh amazing!!! Yes my clinic only does day 9 tests - I always feel a bit jipped as I don’t get the full 2 weeks!! Xxx
Oh wow so close!! Bet it feels great to finish work. And bet you are so excited to meet your little one now! ❤️ All the best lovely xxx
I got off the tube on my way home on Friday and just burst in to tears - not because I was sad to leave work, but because I never really allowed myself to believe I’d actually ever get this far, and it all hit me at once. Been a mess ever since!! But I’m sure it’ll settle down this week 🥰❤️ Thank you! ☘️☘️☘️ Xxx
Awww I’m not surprised it hit you like that. So many emotions when it’s been such a tough old journey! I think it’s good to have a big cry and let it all out at times though! Hope you feel a little more settled as the week goes on . Big hugs 😘xxxx
🥺 yes, I had a lot of crying sessions!! So many emotions have been bubbling to the surface… xx
That’s fantastic news, so pleased for you ❤️ It’s clearly worth being persistent if you feel the wait is too long for appointments, that’s 4 weeks of worry you’ve saved! Well done to you and bump x x
Thank you lovely. Yes I’ve definitely got more assertive over the years realising that as amazing as the NHS is, if you don’t ask you often don’t get. The midwife initially said it’s not something they offer, but said she thought in our case due to all the other complications it seemed reasonable. So I’m really glad I asked! My husband has been particularly anxious about it so it was really nice to be able to share some good news for a change! (he had to stay at home because he’d tested positive for COVID the day before! 😬 But thankfully he’s doing ok and so far I’ve been able to swerve it and I’m really hoping it stays that way! 🤞) xx
How are you getting on? Did you manage to get away on your trip? xx
Yes we’re actually here now! I was nervous on the plane but just kept telling myself that people do this all the time and it was safe. We were lucky the trip here was straightforward with no stress. It’s great to be away pregnant, we’re almost 21 weeks now and have our scan the day after we get back so that’s something to look forward to (worry about.. you know what it’s like!) But just trying to enjoy this time we have 
Keep us updated with your progress xxx
Aww so pleased you made it and the journey wasn’t too stressful. Enjoy it! At least it provides a nice distraction and then you won’t have long to wait for your scan when you are back xxxx
That’s great news!!! You are so strong! 😊
Aww thank you 😘 How are you getting on lovely? xx
Fantastic news!!! I am so so so so happy for you ❤️ You are having such a hard journey and are such a strong lady!! I admire you. Love to you and bump xxx
Thanks for you lovely message 😘 How are you getting on? xx
Awww sounds like you haven’t had it easy but so glad your placenta has moved. And snap I’m also 28 weeks with you. I’m sorry about the TGA that must be worrying but at least they have a plan and know exactly what to do… I’m sure it will all be fine. I also have a low lying placenta and no scan until 36 weeks so I will just have to wait and see if it has moved but it likely has. I’m surprised they told you so early as 90% of low lying placentas move up.
Thank you! Ah no way what’s your due date? Mine’s June 1st. Yeah it’s not common for them to recheck until later. But we’ve had to have extra scans (they had to do a follow up scan of the baby’s heart at 28 weeks) so I just asked them if they could recheck the placenta then too (because we have so many complications it would be nice to know if one of them is no longer an issue!) which they reluctantly agreed to. Fingers crossed for yours moving too🤞 xx
Well mine wasn’t placenta previa just low lying and last check up baby’s head was low down so hoping it’s moved. I think if it didn’t a vaginal birth would be possible. Yeah that’s understandable. I did ask because it mentioned a 32 week scan but she said they do 36 as routine anyway and they wouldn’t find anything at 32 they wouldn’t find at 36 - just to call if there was any bleeding. Luckily I don’t have any other known issues as yet. Yes! I’m due 31st May!
So lovely to read your update, so so pleased for you 🥰😘 xx
Aww thanks lovely 😘. I hope all is well with you xxx
So pleased to see some good news! Happy for you. x
Thank you so much 😘 Can’t believe you are back on the rollercoaster! How are you getting on? Hope the 2ww is h I mg as well as it can. Wishing you lots of luck lovely xx
I'm so sorry about your little ones TGA but really pleased your placenta has moved, that's great news!
Like you I was told at my 20 week scan last week that I have Placenta Previa which freaked me out tbh. Previously I was worried about a heamatoma and a potential short cervix, both of which are fine. But then they told me about the P.P!
We are on a sex ban but consultant hasn't advised me to do anything else differently. Did you have any other guidance? Im also being rescanned at 28 wks so 🤞🤞Xx
Thank you! God it can be really hard when it just feels like one concern after another can’t it?! Glad that the hematoma & cervix issues are ok and fingers crossed for your placenta moving too 🤞🤞. No I didn't get any directions. They just said for many women the stretching as the belly grows often just pulls it away into the correct position. So I just hoped for the best! xx
Amazing news lovely! I'm so pleased that something is eventually going in your favour!!🙌🏻🥳🌈🥰😘xxx
Thanks lovely. Yes I’m very much hoping that things keep going our way as we’ll need a lot of luck in the coming months 🤞. I hope you are well xx
That is brilliant news! A little ray of sunshine through the clouds I am so glad the hear that xx
Yes absolutely 🌦 here’s hoping the sunshine continues 🤞🤞 How are you getting on lovely? xx
We’re doing fine thank you. Anomaly scan coming up on Friday… I am hoping we can relax a bit after that. Can’t believe it… time has flown by
Aww best of luck with your scan on Friday lovely. Let us know how you get on xxx
So lovely to see an update from you and great news on the placenta! Hope you get to relax a little bit and enjoy it for a while now… until you get to the uncomfortable stage (where I’m now firmly sitting 😂) ❤️ Xxx
Awww thanks lovely. I have been enjoying it recently, so that’s a really nice feeling. Wow you must be nearly there now are you? Hold on in there! 😘 xxx
Getting there! 34 weeks now and finding it really hard with an energetic 17 month old 🤪 xxx
I bet! 🙈 xx
So pleased you got good news. Wow 28 weeks so over half way now. I bet this last half will fly as it definitely did for me. It made me chuckle when you mentioned about your tummy looking like you’ve had a big meal as it’s funny what transitions it goes through and then it just pops xx
Thank you lovely. Yes already time seems to be going much quicker than it did earlier in the pregnancy which is nice. Terrified of what’s to come, but not really letting myself go there at the moment and instead just enjoying the growing bump. How are you and your little one doing? xx
Yeah I found the first half went soooo slow but I think it was because I allowed myself to enjoy the second half that it went quicker. I still miss my bump 😂 I know there is a lot of unknown but your little bubba has proven already to be one strong bean!
He’s already 5months 2weeks! He’s amazing and doing well apart from the virus he managed to catch whilst we were away so me and his dad fell with it too. Errrgh it was rough but we are finally starting to feel human again xx
So pleased to see your update! I know you had more reasons than most for wanting to avoid a c section if possible so this is brilliant. You definitely deserved some good news and a chance to enjoy your pregnancy 🥰 Xx
Aww thanks lovely 😘 How are you getting on? xxx
I’m doing a lot better thanks lovely, hoping to start again soon xx
Hi amazing news! Massive congratulations on that! Glad you’ve had a pleasant few weeks to enjoy being pregnant. Hope all goes well going forward! I’ll keep an eye out for the updates 😊 xx
Aww thank you 😘 How are you getting on lovely? xx
You’re welcome!
Hit and miss some days are bette than others with the anxiety. Touch wood the pregnancy it’s self is going well. Just reached viability (what a word 🤦🏼♀️) so that’s great but work is manic with staff absences so trying to do what I can whilst being careful at the same time. It’s funny the things they don’t tell you. I am Uber grateful to be in this journey and to have made it this far but doesn’t mean some days aren’t hard too. Thank you for checking in 😘 💕💕💕
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