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Joanne Mitchell

Joined:January '09
Location:Surrey
Age:47
Last Online:2 minutes ago

About me

Hi,
I have lost 4 babies to a genetic condition called Trisomy 18 or Edwards Syndrome. After Alex was diagnosed we were both tested and found out that my husband was a carrier of the condition although he is not affected by it. I was angry because we had been told after my first two miscarriages that there was nothing wrong genetically, and after my daughter Ciara was stillborn (at full term), they could find nothing wrong with her either, so we had to lose 4 babies before anyone suggested genetic testing. A simple blood test could have saved us from 10 years of heartache!

Having said that, I do not regret one minute spent with my son, but I now say to anyone having multiple "unexplained" miscarriages/stillbirths to insist on genetic testing.

There is a support group called S.O.F.T UK who support families of children with Trisomy 18(Edwards) & Trisomy 13(Patau's).
http://www.soft.org.uk/

Thank you so much to everyone who has left messages or lit candles for my Angels. It is so comforting to know people care. xx

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Mummy of Alex Mitchell

Mummy of Ciara Mitchell

$Tiny Angel, Pontefract, 1984-1984$

Close Friend of Tiny Angel

Close Friend of Elizabeth Baker

Close Friend of Alan Shepherd

Christi & Bobby Shepherd, In My Heart, 1999-2006

Close Friend of Christi & Bobby Shepherd

Close Friend of Daniel Swaddle

Gary Thawley, Castleford West Yorkshire, 1978-1978

Close Friend of Gary Thawley

Margaret Hart, ♰ ♥ ♰ Paisley♰ ♥ ♰, 1948-2004

Friend of Margaret Hart

Adam McCann, ♥ ~~ ♥paisley♥ ~~ ♥, 1938-2006

Friend of Adam McCann

Friend of Betty Pender

Friend of Tommylee Perry

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Thank you for showing love to my husband KC

Jessica Colgin

Yesterday evening

Thank you for yor kind tributes

Kerry Woods

Yesterday morning

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THANK U VERY MUCH FOR YUR SUPPORT ON COREYS BIRTHDAY.I WAS TAKEN ABACK BY ALL THE TRIBUTES AND CANDLES LEFT FOR MY GRANDSON.MYSELF AND COREYS MAM AND DAD SEND OUR GRATITUDE TO YOU WITH LOVE BERNIE XXX

Bernie Hynes

Friday night

Joanne:
Thank you for the candle. May your heart and sould be soothed
and may you find peace. Death is so unexplained but perfection
is just that. Your babies were more than perfect. I am so sorry
for your loss. Love Linda

Linda Combs

Friday midday

thank you for your kind thoughts ,i miss my partner so much after such a long time,he is now free of pain.
Bless you and your family ,may the Angels watch over you xxxx