*Trigger Warning* - Our son was stillborn - Ask me anything.

[DippyDiplodocus]

Our dear son was stillborn at 38+2 weeks, in May of last year. No real cause was found for his passing.

I know this is not the most cheerful of subjects, however I am also aware that some people find it a difficult subject to approach in the real world. So, please, ask me anything.

Congratulations Dippy. Beautiful name. I wish you 3 every happiness

I've just seen this thread for the first time. I'm crying cos it's was so sad to read and now I'm crying cos of your wonderful news. Huge congrats x

Congrats Dippy i am delighted by your update. Give Grace Olivia a big snuggle from me, and a lovely sniff of her neck.

So very happy for you. Really. Delighted 😍

Thank you everyone

She is absolute perfection. I'm spending all my time drinking her in and touching her beautifully soft skin.

She's very similar to Edward, she has the same hands and nose. I just wish they could have met each other. That is a new ache that I think I will have for the rest of my life,

I've attached a couple of photos of her loveliness for you all to enjoy ❤️

Many congratulations. Your thread is incredibly honest and moving. Wishing you happiness with your new daughter.

Nothing to add apart from i am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy Edward and many congratulations on your pregnancy with your DD @DippyDiplodocus.

My son was stillborn at 27+2 and one of the worst things i found was people avoiding the subject or acting like i had never been pregnant. It is helpful to share how it feels. Thank you.

Oh @DippyDiplodocus just seen your gorgeous girl. Many congratulations!

I attend a sands group and remember being shocked to hear from the people who had had a subsequent children that it brought a new sort of grief. Take care xx

Just RTFT Dippy... I am so sorry for the loss of Edward, the love you have for him shines through.
But I must also say Congratulations on the birth of Grace, what a gorgeous little girl she is. Wishing you all the very best for the future

Thank you so much for sharing. We lost a baby under traumatic circumstances but much earlier on. I wanted to talk about it and have developed such a strong belief that we need to be open about baby loss & infertility. I have been suprised when i tell people about us that they then talk about their own mc/ectopic/stillbirth & say they didnt tell people as its taboo. I wish it was something that was more easily discussed as i think it would be that much easier for families going through it. I have had mixed reactions. I've had amazing love & also some very upsetting comments like "at least you know you can get pregnant" (not true... it took us years to concieve before & we havent again since) "at least it wasnt a real baby" (it goes without saying, however early, it was our child) "im suprised you havent had another" (havent been able to). Maybe if we all talked about it more people would feel more comfortable in offering support & women & men wouldnt feel guilty about seeking it.

I am so grateful you shared Edward with us. I truly believe his life will have amazing benefits for so many families because of you raising awareness. He therefore has achieved to much in his short time xxx

Congratulations on your perfect little daughter.

I think I’ve got something in my eye

What a wonderful update! Congratulations!

Thank you so much for sharing what happened to you, your DH and Edward. The photos are beautiful - he looks like such a sweet boy.
Incredibly pleased to hear your news about the safe birth of your daughter - congratulations!

Edward is the name of our rainbow baby, I lost two babies at different stages before him so the name means so much to me. Massive hugs and enjoy your little girl xxx

Look at that little face! She's beautiful.

Imagine if you had given birth at 40 weeks, she would have been huge!

Does she smell like Edward?

My goodness OP your beautiful girl really does look very much like her big brother.

So thrilled for you.
The first photo of your baby girl - she looks as if she just knows how special she is to you.
Sending Huge hugs to you all x

Awww Dippy, congratulations, what a beautiful little love you have there!
Lots of love and best wishes for the future xxx

Thanks everyone for your kind words 💖

I'm so in love with the little lady 😍

To the PP who asked about her smell - yes, she smells very much like Edward with a hint of milk and poo. Just wonderful ☺️☺️☺️

X

How wonderful! Congratulations. I have had a full term baby, a late miscarriage and a baby born at 26 weeks. So the full gamut of emotions there. Thank you for answering so many questions honestly.

Absolutely wonderful news, congratulations to you and your family

Congratulations on your new arrival She is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your story xx

Aww, amazing news! I found this thread to be the most moving thing I’ve ever read on MN. Overjoyed to hear your DD is here in your arms.

I hope you’re both cuddled up and motherhood is being gentle for you.

Aw congratulations, so pleased to hear of the safe arrival of Grace.

oh wow Dippy and know everyone says as pleasantries 'what a beautiful baby' but as my mam would say byyy you've got a bonnie one there She's an absolute peach.

First time I've read your thread today and thank you so much for sharing Edward's story with us - what a truly blessed little boy to have such a fantastic Mam as you