Half a heart - my heart is breaking too.

[Beanonorder]

What you are going through is so scary! Praying for your scan today. *hugs*

 

[Tulip]

Thinking of you today, Munch. I hope they can give you better news

 

[helloeveryone]

Good luck today,xxx

 

[george83]

I'm so sorry your going through this, I posted on some of the mc threads when did, how completely unfair that you now have to go through this. Hoping your scan today is better news x x x

 

[ladyluck8181]

Thinking of you today Munchkin

 

[vermeil]

thinking of you too. I was told at 24 weeks my son was severely underdevelopped, had 25% survival odds and if he did survive he would probably be severely handicapped. They asked if we wanted them to try to save him. After some soul searching we said yes.

I had a planned c section at 27 weeks. He weighed 1lb4oz at birth, the weight of a 22-23 weeker. Fast forward 100 days in nicu, difficult first year, he is a bright, happy healthy 3 year old with no issues whatsoever! What do they know pff. See pics in my sig

 

[Munchkin30]

Ladies thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I have been shown so much love on these forums the last few years but this is the moment I need the most understanding and compassion.
We were told that our baby although perfect in every other way has severe hypoplastic left heart syndrome. If it got through a series of dangerous open heart surgeries from birth it would be extremely limited in what it could do and would be working with half a heart. Then if it survived childhood then by teenage years the heart would be beginning to fail and would get extremely ill waiting fir a transplant. Then if it was lucky enough to get a transplant and not reject it would have about ten years. These are all best case scenario.
Before this I really didn't know how I would feel and I am surprised at our bravery. I am so lucky to be a mum already and I know I can't brung a child into the world knowing the pain and suffering it would feel and knowing it would die before us. I also can't put my dd through it so we are heartbroken to have had to make the most difficult decision possible. Please wish me strength through this.

 

[Tulip]

Sweetheart, I have been there, though not at such an advanced stage.

Come and join us in Ethical Losses where you can talk and cry freely

 

[Nela]

Sending you all my love

 

[george83]

Sending you such massive massive hugs princess, I can not begin to imagine what you are going through, I hope you find the love and support that you need at this awful time. Thinking of you and your precious little one x x x

 

[NickyKB]

I'm so sorry you didn't get the news you wanted and have had to make a decision that none of us ever wants to have to face.

Wishing you strength through the next few days.

 

[slg76]

I'm glad you are making the decision that is right for your family. Sending you strength and hugs

 

[pegi]

sending prayers and strength to you and your family at such a difficult time x

 

[bumphope]

Oh my goodness munchkin. Thinking of you at this awful time xx

 

[mecia]

Sending you strength, and peace of mind.. so sorry you have to go through this.

 

[sethsmummy]

sending you so much love at this awful time hun. I am so so sorry you have had to make this choice xxx

 

[sophxx]

Thinking of you x

 

[MrsClark24]

Omg I'm sat here crying for you. What a horrific situation to be in, I can't imagine it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xxxx

 

[jensonsmummy]

I am so sorry for your news xx

 

[hayz_baby]

I'm so sorry u have to make an extremely difficult decision x