Pregnancy scan after losing mum.

So it's been a pretty *** year after losing my mum who was my best friend to cancer in August.  I have recently found myself pregnant and although I am struggling without mum it has brought light into our lives and we have something to look forward to. Since losing mum, me and dad are very close. I ring him several times a day as he's the only one who understands. My husband has tried kind of but he has never experienced grief. 

I really want my dad to come to my scan given what we've been through. It would really help me and him and I would feel like mum was also there in a way. 

Anyway, my husband has gone mad about this and says he doesn't want him there. Not sure what to do now as I want dad there. I do still struggle a lot but my little boy and bump keep me going. Any advice? 

  • Hello Golfdelsur, 

    I am so sorry for the loss of your mum. It sounds like you were very close and it must be really difficult for you at the moment but congratulations on the exciting news of your pregnancy. As you say, this has now given you something to look forward to and brought light into your lives at a time when you felt surrounded by darkness. I can completely understand why you would want your dad to be there present at your scan given that sadly your mum cannot be there by your side. Perhaps you could try and talk to your husband again about this and mention that it would mean a lot to you given the loss you suffered this year. I hope that some of our community members will come along shortly to share their thoughts on this with you. It is indeed a difficult situation to be in and I hope that you manage to find the best compromise or solution but most importantly I hope that the scan goes well and the baby boy is thriving!

    I hope everything goes well with your pregnancy. I bet you can't wait to see your little boy! 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator