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AIBU to want to tak about my daughter? (Trigger warning)

132 replies

Walkthroughthefire · 31/01/2016 20:18

My beautiful daughter should be turning three tomorrow.

She was born still in 2013.

I can't believe three years have passed. I feel like everyone wants me to 'shut the fuck up about the dead baby already - you have another one now.'

She was so beautiful and perfect. She had a rosebud pout, a button nose and enormous hands and feet. I was so proud when she was born, even though she was born silently. I just want the world to know she existed and was wonderful and magical. She would get really active when I took baths or listened to music - she could kick really hard. I loved being pregnant with her and am so glad I got that opportunity. I think (hope) she's made me a better person but I wish we could have kept her.

My beautiful star girl.

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soundsofsodor · 31/01/2016 21:12
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What lovely words you speak of your daughter. I will be thinking of you both tomorrow.

MrsTerryPratchett · 31/01/2016 21:15

Happy birthday, Sylvie. Beautiful name for a beautiful little girl. Flowers

228agreenend · 31/01/2016 21:16

Sending hugs across cyberspace to you.

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theelephantknownasnell · 31/01/2016 21:16

I'll be thinking of you and your beautiful daughter Sylvie tomorrow Flowers x

LizzieVereker · 31/01/2016 21:18

What a beautiful name for a lovely daughter. I will think about you both tomorrow, and I'll remember your beautiful description of her. Flowers

WhenSheWasBadSheWasHorrid · 31/01/2016 21:19

I'll be thinking of you and Sylvie tomorrow Flowers

Littletabbyocelot · 31/01/2016 21:19

I am so sorry for your loss.

On April 4th this year, we will mark my big sister's 37th birthday. She was stillborn, but I have known of her all my life.

Did you know, scientists have now found that DNA passes from the babies we carry back to us and on to future children. My mum carries my sister's own unique DNA, as do I along with that of my sons and a tiny person I never got to know.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 31/01/2016 21:22

My dd is 3 next week. I cannot imagine life without her.

I cannot contemplate how you feel. My head just can't understand how you would carry on.

I know you just do. You do what you can to get by.

I have no words to help, I am sorry.

I am glad you have a new baby now, and you will never forget sylvie.

alltouchedout · 31/01/2016 21:24

Sylvie is a beautiful name. Your daughter sounds lovely.

Morgani97 · 31/01/2016 21:24

Never feel you shouldn't talk about your beautiful angel baby,she will always be a part of your life and in your heart forever x

HappyHeart87 · 31/01/2016 21:27

So sorry for your loss, and thank you for telling us about Sylvie. It's clear she was a very loved and treasured little girl.

MammaTJ · 31/01/2016 21:27

Of course here is the right place to talk about her. Do you have any pics of her/her foot prints, etc?

I would love to see them, as well as hear about your hopes and dreams for her!

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 31/01/2016 21:34

Yabu to even think you're being unreasonable. It doesn't matter how many children you have, Sylvie will always have a special place in your heart and goes without saying. I'm so heartily sorry for your loss.

Sylvie will have fun with the angels on her birthday.
Happy Birthday Sweetheart for tomorrow
Bless you all.
Xx

scottishegg · 31/01/2016 21:34

There is no footprint too small that it cannot leave a imprint on this world xxxxx

PrincessMouse · 31/01/2016 21:35

Flowers I am so sorry she isn't with you.

SmallestInTheClass · 31/01/2016 21:39

Not at all. She is part of your life and always will be.
I think it is so hard for people to know what to say in person, though. What would you most want someone people close to you to say? We all need to talk about these things and make it more normal to do that.

SoporificHobnob · 31/01/2016 21:42

YANBU, far from it. Sylvie sounds lovely and has a lovely name.

ThatWentWell · 31/01/2016 21:43

Thanks---- for you. From the bottom of my heart.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 31/01/2016 21:45

I feel privileged to hear about Sylvie. Flowers

ChatEnOeuf · 31/01/2016 21:55

Of course you're not unreasonable to talk about Sylvie. My son was stillborn in May and I talk about him every day. Sometimes quietly, sometimes not so much so. She'll never stop being your daughter, I hope tomorrow is peaceful for you Flowers

upthegardenpath · 31/01/2016 22:00

You are brave to say what you have said, OP and I respect you enormously for that.

You will always be her mummy and her memory will stay with you forever.

We should always celebrate our angel babies - they are no less special than any of the living kind Smile

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TheCarpenter · 31/01/2016 22:21

A beautiful name, she sounds lovely Flowers

Canshopwillshop · 31/01/2016 22:24

So sorry that you didn't get to keep your beautiful little girl. Gorgeous name. Thinking of you.

Assquatch · 31/01/2016 22:26

YADNBUFlowers

Ughnotagain · 31/01/2016 22:26

What a lovely name. I'm so sorry for your loss.