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Carly Mills

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I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run this Baby Loss Awareness Week 9-15 October.

Sands exists to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support. 

By sponsoring me, you are helping Sands break the silence around baby loss and to continue to save babies’ lives.

£10 - could provide a hand and footprint kit to help create memories.

£20 - could provide a bereaved family with a memory box to help create and keep safe precious and lasting memories of their baby.

£35 - could answer a call from someone reaching out for support who has been through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

£100 - could help ensure every hospital in the UK has a dedicated Sands volunteer to help healthcare professionals access our training, guidance and support.

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My baby losses

Sunday 17th Aug
I had my first miscarriage in August 2018. I didn't know at the time & thought, I'm unwell & having a bad, painful period. I insisted that my doctors did a blood test as I knew something wasn't right. Tests confirmed I had a miscarriage & I was about 10 weeks. I had no idea & was completely shocked. Baby unknown. 
I had my 2nd miscarriage on 7.11.23. I was 16 weeks +3 days with baby Sophie. It was a sudden, late miscarriage. I was absolutely deverstated & heartbroken. Luckily I was at DVH as I would of bled to death. I needed an operation & blood transfusions. The staff at DVH were amazing & treated both me & Sophie very well. This has so far been my worst miscarriage. I remember seeing the scan, the blood & my dead baby. This will stay with me for the rest of my life. 
19 months later after trying month in month out, I finally got a positive result. Finally, my prayers were answered. But, my happiness only lasted 1 week. I discovered I was bleeding. Totally panicking & upset I desperately tried calling EPU shaking. No answer. Called my GP who then arranged a trans vaginal scan the following day. The scan showed a sac & the yolk. I was prescribed suppositories & booked in for another scan the following week. More bleeding, clots, pain. I called EPU who tried to reassure me that this was normal in pregnancy for some women. I came back on 22nd July this year for a scan. Scan showed baby hadn't progressed & was around 7 weeks. I was heartbroken again. I couldn't believe it. I was so upset after everything I've been through. I didn't think lightening could strike twice, but it did. No baby. They sent me away for another 2 weeks to let nature take it's cause. Then return for another scan. The scan showed my body retained the pregnancy & I needed another operation like I had with Sophie. By this time, I was around 10 weeks with baby. My operation was 11th August. I am now recovering & hoping for a rainbow baby after all this sadness & pain. 
I am doing another Ribbon Run to try & raise money for baby loss. Something close to my heart. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£32.23

Mummy To Angels

For my 3 angels 💛🩷🩵

£21.84

Paul Sargeant

Well done. So proud of you doing it for SANDS baby loss & all your angel babies. They would be proud too. Lots of love Dad xxxx

£10

Cathy Devincenzi

We will be there every step of the Ribbon Run hun, thinking of you and your babies ❤️ always x

£10

Angela Sargeant

For all your angel babies. Goodluck.

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