*V Sensitive Update* - How I'm getting along

[MomaJoni]

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to have gone radio silent on here, I have still been logging in almost daily to follow everyone's journey's along with crossing fingers and toes that you all get your little miracles.

I wanted to provide an update on my journey so far on here, purely because I have documented almost everything so far and hate the thought of anyone stumbling on my profile, and there never being any updates.

Sit back, this might be a long one.

My last update on here was 4 months ago, with a precious little blob measuring 5w4d's following a Frozen Egg Transplant. Since then, I started my care with the recurrent miscarriage clinic who made a plan for me. The plan consisted of regular scans with the Tommy's charity (Amazing charity who I am really lucky to have at my local hospital) then once I am 16 weeks, I move over to the Fetal Wellbeing clinic for fortnightly scans. The Tommy's clinic was unfortunately snowed under, and was only able to scan me at 9 weeks, so at 11 weeks and 15 weeks I booked private reassurance scans.

At the 15 weeks scan, I was able to get a sneak-peak at my baby's gender and discovered I am having a little girl.

Since then, I have been scanned every 2 weeks, had my 20 week scan, plus a rescan as she was too fidgety to give a clear picture of her heart and now I am coming up to 24 weeks with a very active and healthy baby.

I feel immensely grateful and in complete disbelief. Losing my first baby at 22 weeks & 1 day meant it never really felt like it was going to happen for me until I had reached and passed that point. So waking up on the morning that my baby was 22 weeks and 2 days was an emotional one.

Baby Darla is due on the 29th April.

13 years of trying.

4 failed IUI

3 chemical miscarriages

1 ectopic pregnancy

1 still birth.

Some mountains are taller and more challenging than others, but the view from the top is always going to be beautiful. Never ever give up, because I almost did...in the worst way possible. Your future babies are waiting for you and I can't wait for us all to be standing at the top of that mountain

[Bed12]

thank you for sharing your inspirational story xx

[XOXO13]

A really lovely update. Congratulations to you and all the best for your rainbow beauty 🫶🏻💫

[Hidden]

Beautifully written by a true warrior.xx

[Godmother99]

wow! Amazing story !!! Xx

[Solly-44]

Joni! What amazing news, I’m so happy to see this. My losses were much earlier than yours so I’m not comparing but I completely relate to the feeling of getting past the gestational age of your first baby. Wishing you a wonderful rest of your pregnancy xx

[MomaJoni in reply to Solly-44]

Yeah, I think we lose a little faith in our bodies so once we pass that stage, it kind of opens our eyes a little and restores that bit of faith. I literally cherish absolutely every single second of this pregnancy. Much like the rest of you I am sure, it is on my mind our waking hour of every single day and I will never take any of it for granted. I still visit my babies grave every week with fresh flowers and give him details of how the pregnancy is going even though I know he is my little angel making sure he looks out for his little sister.

[Solly-44 in reply to MomaJoni]

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[butterfliez]

this is a lovely update , I am so pleased to hear that all is going well with this pregnancy & that your having a baby girl lovely news 💗

I can only imagine the fear of pregnancy after loss , it seems you are being well looked after & they are keeping an extra eye on you both which I hope gives you some reassurance.

After so many struggles & heartache you deserve happiness I wish you all the very best 🌈💗

It is lovely to read how you visit your angel baby boys grave & talk of everything I hope that brings you comfort ! Xx

[Hidden]

Super update! So pleased all is progressing well! x

[Hidden]

that’s great news to hear and glad to hear that everything is going well. Look forward to hearing when your little girl has made it to the world 💕

[Jules0277]

love this post, it is just what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏

[Applepie7]

Thanks for sharing your amazing update. Look forward to hearing your update when Princess Darla arrives xxx

[Hidden]

Joni, that’s amazing, you’ve had a fair few mountains to climb. I’m so happy for you. All the best for the last bit now, I know you’ll still be anxious but know that you are amazing and have come such a long way! Come on baby Darla! 💕

I am panicking too, had my 7 week scan last week and the baby was measuring small, have another one today and praying everything is okay and baby has caught up! This is our last chance, I’m trying so hard to stay positive, they said the heartbeat was strong so 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[MomaJoni in reply to Hidden]

Oh I am 100% with you on that panic too. Unfortunately that won't go away but have faith in your little one, they're working so hard and growing a little slower can be excused, as long as that little heart is pounding away.

Congratulations, get those mountain hiking boots on, you're on your way up

[Hidden in reply to MomaJoni]

Thank you, but they didn’t find a heartbeat today, so that dream is over!

Wishing you well for the rest of your climb.. xx

[MomaJoni in reply to Hidden]

Oh I am so so sorry <3

[troupe]

Your story is so moving and inspiring. Full of grace and dignity towards others who also share your pain. My children rest together, one tiny, one a teenager. I feel they comfort one another too. Warm wishes and joy for your spring arrival, beautiful name. 💗

[AuroraXen]

This is lovely to hear! So pleased for you Lovely, glad that all is going well with this little one 💚 You're well over halfway there now, and I can't wait to see your post when she's here 😍 xx

[LadyM2019]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. We also lost a baby at around the same gestation.. since then we’ve had a couple of chemical pregnancies and we’re trying again with pgta soon. Your story helps me feel hopeful 💕 xx