Shared experiences

Very many thanks to all the parents, siblings, families and friends, who have allowed us to share their experiences on this site.

SANDS support services are open to anyone affected by the death of a baby, however long ago, whether you are a parent, family member or health professional.

Beautiful One

You came to us to dry our tears,
To ease the pain of the last five years.
Beautiful One we did not know
Our time would be so short,
You would have to go.
All we can do is ask ourselves why
Our beautiful son had to die?
There’s no limit to love, no limit to pain.
Beautiful One we will see you again,
And when that time comes
We know you’ll be there,
To open those gates and say Mummy and Daddy are here.
This time the tears will be of joy and not pain.
The three of us can be a family again.
We can hold you, kiss you,
Surround you with love,
And finally forget that sad day
You were taken from us.
Beautiful One we want you to know
You are our firstborn child and we love you so.

by Simone and Andrew whose son Kaden was stillborn in November 2001