Shared experiences
Very many thanks to all the parents, siblings, families and friends, who have allowed us to share their experiences on this site.
Shared experiencesVery many thanks to all the parents, siblings, families and friends, who have allowed us to share their experiences on this site. |
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Click on any of the links in the list below to read the story or poem
DADSBen a poem by Nick, Ben’s dad Jack a poem by his dad, Alan For James a poem by his dad Martin Louis - Doug’s story about
Louis’ death GRANDPARENTSLittle TJ a poem by his Nan, Erica Rosie May by Amanda and Carol, Rosie’s mother and grandmother Charlie George a poem by
his grandma STILLBIRTHSPax written by his mother, Christina Poem for Kieryn by his mother Cheryl To Max a poem by his mother, Julie Jack a poem by Jack’s mum, Melanie Katie a story by Anne, Katie’s mother. Beautiful One a poem for Kaden, by his parents, Simone and Andrew Our Little Gem a story by Julie about her daughter, Gemma Joseph Caroline, Joseph’s mum, describes her experience Harriet Amber written by her parents, Andrew and Helen Briony Ruby a poem written by Briony’s great-uncle Luke a story my his mum, Wendy Gavin Alexander Joanna describes Gavin's death during labour Jasmine Jade a story by her mother, Sue Kyra by her mother Stephanie Sandra was born sleeping; her mother Carole describes her birth Joseph Helen's baby had died at 29 weeks though no-one had realised Luke despite having only one kidney, Jenny had been told Luke would be fine Ifan Kirsten is a midwife and did not expect her own pregnancy would go wrong Angel was stillborn at 29 weeks. Her mum Inez wrote this poem for her Ellie a poem written by her great aunt, sent by Ellie's mother, Tanya Daisy a story by her mum, Rebecca Mia a poem by her mother and brother. Reuben a poem written by his nanny, Sandra. Daniel who died during delivery - his story written by his mother, Sarah Callum a poem from his parents and his big sister Adam Andrew his story by his mother Anna Jack a poem and story by his parents, Annie and Richard Hannah's story about her son's stillbirth David a poem by his mum, Cheryl Eve who was stillborn, by her mother, Julie Jam's Song, lyrics to a song by his dad, Joel
Linda’s story Linda’s son died in 1974 My Story by Julie, whose twins died in 1986 Ann’s story Ann’s daughter was stillborn in 1976 Alison Chris describes Alison’s death in 1973, and how she has moved on in the years since then.
NEONATAL DEATHSLouis a story and funeral reading, by his mum, Louise Isaac by his mum, Susan Our Eternal Love a poem for Anna, by her parents, Diana and Andrew Ryan the story of his birth and death, by his mum, Sharon Kelsey Marie her story by Karen, her mother Ellie Sarah was 17 when her daughter Ellie died. Lucy’s story Joanne describes Lucy’s birth and death William Richard a neonatal death after pre-eclampsia. William now has a healthy sister. Ellie Louise Ellie was minutes old when she died. Rhiann and Iona Marie's babies were born very premature. They were registered as boys but found at postmortem to be girls - the change in their identity has been very hard to cope with. Olivia Laura's daughter died at 2 days old. As a midwife, Laura says her own loss will help her care for other bereaved parents. James Edward a poem by his mum, Jo SIBLINGSAlexander a poem written by his sister Carolina, My brother David a poem written by his sister, Amber Alexander a poem written by his cousin Jake who is 16
TWINSZak and Rhianna Lisa’s story of Zak’s stillbirth, and life for a lone twin
RETURNING TO WORKBen Ben’s mum is finding the prospect of returning to work hard Micky Karen was lucky with her employer’s who helped her return to work Molly Samantha’s experience has been mixed
ANOTHER PREGNANCYAfter Caroline Angela’s story about another pregnancy Louis and Lydia Louise’s story Max a story by his mother, Lucy |