Baby Aris Gabriel Diaconescu – 01.11.2025

Written by his mummy, Ana

From the very moment I found out I was pregnant, my heart was filled with a love I had never known before. Knowing that another heart was beating alongside mine felt like nothing short of a miracle.

My pregnancy came with many challenges from the very beginning, one of the biggest being that I had a copper coil in place, which meant there was only a very small chance I could fall pregnant — yet somehow, against all odds, I did.

Aris was a very active baby, constantly reminding me of his presence, and every movement made my love for him grow even stronger. Our journey through the scans was long and filled with uncertainty.

At my first scan at four weeks, we were told little, only that the baby looked fine and had a strong heartbeat. During our second scan, no measurements could be taken because he was not in a good position, and at the third scan shortly after, we were again told that his position was still unfavourable and that this was quite common. It wasn’t until the fourth scan that concerns were raised — the sonographer explained they were only able to measure his head, and that it didn’t look quite right.

Panic set in, and fear took over as we didn’t know if our baby was okay, but we were gently reassured that it could simply be a measurement issue and possibly nothing serious.

Two weeks later, we were referred to the Fetal Medicine Unit, as they still weren’t certain. That appointment changed everything. We were told that our precious baby had a midline facial cleft, possibly no stomach, and holoprosencephaly — conditions that were sadly fatal. I was given one final week with my baby, a week filled with unbearable pain and overwhelming love, feeling his last kicks and preparing myself to say goodbye.

Aris was the most beautiful baby I have ever known, perfect in every way. I hope he is now in a peaceful place, surrounded by love, always feeling mummy’s and daddy’s endless love for him.

We love you forever, Aris.