Rebecca Adlington has shared a moving message to her husband on their first wedding anniversary. The day after the Olympic swimming legend revealed that she had suffered a tragic miscarriage, she posted heartfelt words for Andrew Parsons as she marked their special day on her Instagram.
Sharing a joyous wedding photo of the couple beaming at each other while holding hands she wrote: "Happy anniversary @andrewparsons5. You are the love of my life, my everything. I know I can get through anything with you by my side. You are simply the best."
The gold medallist from Stockport received a flood of support and anniversary messages from well-wishers. loumcg73 said: "Happy Anniversary to you both, stronger together." And janeberrow wrote: "So glad you have each other’s support at what must be a very difficult time."
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On Saturday (August 27) Rebecca said she found out she had lost her baby after going to hospital for her 12 week scan with her husband. This resulted in emergency surgery and a health battle with sepsis and a kidney infection.
Sharing a photo of herself in a hospital bed holding a cup of tea with an IV line visible in her hand as she thanked staff and her loved-ones for their support. And she said her husband had been her 'rock'.
She told her followers: "On Tuesday me and Andy went to hospital for our 12 week scan only to discover we’ve had a miscarriage which resulted in emergency surgery. I managed to leave hospital Thursday only to be readmitted Friday. After a day of treating sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever I’m slowly on the mend. Long way to go but I’m in the right place."
She continued: "It’s such a devastating time but important in times like these we remember we aren’t alone and have so much support. @andrewparsons5 you have been my rock this week. Same with family and friends.
"We haven’t managed to process it all yet but I know with their support we’ll get through it. Once I’m able to leave hospital I’m extremely grateful I get to go home and give my two little ones the best hugs!"
Rebecca and Andy have an 18-month-old son Albie and the swimmer also has seven-year-old daughter Summer with her ex-husband Harry Needs. She and Andy tied the knot a year ago at Scarlet Hall in Cheshire.
Rebecca, who wore a bespoke dress by Manchester-based designer Zeynep Kartal, was walked down the aisle by her father Steve, accompanied by Summer who served as both flower girl and ring-bearer at the romantic ceremony.
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