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Joanne Mitchell

Joined:January '09
Location:Surrey
Age:47
Last Online:Yesterday afternoon

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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Memorials in Joanne's Garden

Jessie Reilly, Knightswood / Glasgow, 1926-2008

Friend of Jessie Reilly

Kristoffer Whitehead, Blackpool, 1991-1997

Friend of Kristoffer Whitehead

♰ ♥baby Mark Brooks♥ ♰ , Salford, 1976-1976

GTS Friend of ♰ ♥baby Mark Brooks♥ ♰

Callum Coulson, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1995-1995

GTS Friend of Callum Coulson

GTS Friend of Angel Hauzaree

Christopher Ly, Melbourne/australia, 2009-2009

GTS Friend of Christopher Ly

Nadia Lynch-Domican, Daingean Co.offally Ireland, 2000-2000

GTS Friend of Nadia Lynch-Domican

Gary Mould, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, 1976-2009

GTS Friend of Gary Mould

GTS Friend of Neaven Rathbone

GTS Friend of William Rathbone

Our Beautiful Precious Angel Ciaran Snowdon, ♥ღ ♥♥ ღborn In Newcastle,now My Beautiful Son Is Resting On A Little Fluffy Cloud♥ღ ♥♥ ღ, 2005-2005

GTS Friend of Our Beautiful Precious Angel Ciaran Snowdon

GTS Friend of Adam Stevens

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thank you joanne for visiting Michaels place ..still trying to find my way around this site havent worked out how to light candles for others yet but am working on it
its such a soothing healing place iam glad i found it
hugs to you xx

Leah Rath

Last night

Hi Joanne, Thank you for visiting my wee Elle's page and lighting a candle and posting such wonderful poems. That was so nice of you and the words just felt very special to me and my family, I really appreciate it. Also thanks for the lovely pic's as well especially Elle's name, im so touched they were all so lovely. I'm so sorry for your losses too. All my love to you and your family. xxxx

Tracey Doogan

Last night

Thank you for showing love to my husband KC

Jessica Colgin

Saturday evening

Thank you for yor kind tributes

Kerry Woods

Saturday 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