'I gave birth to our angel, Harper on Friday at 7pm. We held her, and had time with her. We will forever love her and remember her always.'
Former swimmer Rebecca Adlington says she is "truly heartbroken" after announcing that she has had a miscarriage.
"I gave birth to our angel, Harper on Friday at 7pm. We held her, and had time with her. We will forever love her and remember her always.""I don't have the strength or words right now and don't feel ready to share this news. However, I can't pretend to be ok or fake a smile. She thanked the staff at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, saying their "kindness and care was simply incredible". To her husband, Andy, she said: "Your selfless support, love and help is truly amazing. I couldn't have survived without you.She also put a heartbreak emoji alongside the text-based post.
Adlington wrote on Instagram at the time: “It’s such a devastating time but important in times like these we remember we aren’t alone and have so much support.” She also said that she was treated for sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever while in hospital but was “on the mend”.
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