I had a stillborn

[Mo819]

This thread is intended to encourage people to talk about the unthinkable. I won't mention names as it's outing but after years of therapy I am finally able to talk about this and hopefully provide advise and support anybody who has been through simaler and who is earlier in their journey . As well as answer questions .My stillbirth was in 2008 . Ask away and I will try to answer as honestly as I can. Ps forgive my spelling in dyslexic

It's not rambling hun it's absolutely fine any time at all xx

I'm so sorry for all of you who have lost a child in this way. My close friend lost her baby at 4 months, she had been in SCBU the whole time due to being a micro preemie, but I was there within minutes of her passing and the midwives were so amazing and made what was such a tragic situation almost beautiful (I hope that makes sense).
Is there anything practical that you received in hospital that touched you or that you were particularly grateful for? Things like a blanket set, hat, or something that can be made? This is something that I'd really like to do as a crafter, but not sure where to get guidance on this?

Solidarity and love, OP.
My daughter would be (coming up on) 13 now.
How old would your beloved son be?
Does he have siblings?

@Mo819 and everyone else, I’m so sorry for your losses. It’s so heart wrenching and just the worst pain imaginable. My mother had a stillbirth, 50 years ago now, and still thinks about him all the time. He was her only pregnancy, after infertility. I remember growing up she would always talk about how old he would have been on his birthday. I didn’t fully understand it then but as I’m going through the ttc process now, my heart absolutely breaks for her and for all the other mothers who lost their precious babies too soon.

Hi girls sorry for the late reply I have been unwell .
@poshsnobtwit I'm sorry your friend went through that I can't imagine the pain. Most hospitals except hand knitted items for tiny babies if tou check with your local one they should be able to let you know.
@SerenityNowInsanityLater love too you also. My son would be coming 16 now.. yes he has 3 younger siblings. Do you have anymore children?

@SamVan the loss of a child is all consuming and I'm so clad that your mum is able to talk to you openly about it.good luck on your ttc journey xx