Saturday, August 26, 2006

Don't Stop Believin'

Had some sad news today :-( My best friend Andrea is pregnant - after about 2 years of trying, tests and "there's nothing actually wrong with you"s. That's obviously not the sad news! We found out a couple of months ago and she's due in January. She sent me a text today to say she's been for her 20 week scan and she's expecting a little girl. ( I knew it!!) However, it appears that the scan showed she (the baby) has a serious heart defect and will require surgery when she's born and that there is a higher chance she could have Down's Syndrome.

I am just so sad at the injustice! What has she or her hubby done to deserve the heartache they've had over the last couple of years? This baby is so wanted and they have so much love to give. Of course, that will never change, no matter what happens and I truly believe that children with special needs are born to those who are strong enough to cope, but still! To now have to face the prospect of their daughter having major heart surgery before they can even take her home...

On a lighter note, tomorrow we're off to the wedding that 'the wedding order' was for, so I have to look at those bloody hearts again! Just hope the rain holds off. She should have known better than to get married on a Bank Holiday weekend.

Here is another picture of Ozzy and D that I caught without them knowing. He's going home tomorrow and we are sooooo gonna miss him!

5 comments:

maggie said...

Aw Kelly that is so sad about your friend's baby but im sure your friends will love their daughter regardless.I will keep them in my thoughts & prayers life sucks sometimes times.

Lythan said...

Its tough news about your friends. If only things could be more straightforward eh? But it is amazing what can be done these days - and with the doctors primed and ready for surgery their precious little girl will be in with a good chance. Downs makes life more difficult for everybody in some ways - but it can be coped with. and it is only a higher chance - not a definate yet.

and how was the wedding?

Jane said...

aaaw Kel. Your poor friends. Lifes so unfair sometimes. Hope you had a good time at the wedding. Ozzy cetainly seems to have made himself at home !

Kelly K said...

Thanks for your thoughts ladies :-) They have spoken to specialists now and she will have an op when she is around 3 months old. Chance of Down's is 80-90%, so pretty high, but they are just so thankful that there is a baby at all.

Wedding was lovely - except for having to see those bloody hearts again!!

Rachel said...

AWwwww Kel Im sorry to read of your friends news of their unborn baby. I know from experiencing 2 years of fertility probs myself, what joy they must have felt when they found out the fab news.

Its a shocker to find this news now at the scan, but the love you have for your child/ren is unconditional and although times may be difficult every minute Im sure they will cherish and be thankful for the gift of life xxxxx