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My beautiful daughter has gone

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cathpip · 10/04/2014 09:17

Pippa passed away in the early hours of this morning after a viral infection led to blood poisoning, she was 3 years old. Her and her big brother were so excited as 10 days ago I had a baby. I am so utterly lost and heartbroken.

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Northernlurker · 24/04/2014 22:40

You've done really well for your girl today Cathpip.

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 24/04/2014 23:38

Cathpip, you have shown your friends the amazing glory of your beautiful Pippa, and how much she is loved. It must have been an impossible day, but I do hope that you have had a little solace in that you have done your best for her today.

CJMommy · 24/04/2014 23:45

In my thoughts. Wishing you strength, peace and love x

Mouseface · 26/04/2014 15:23

Hello gorgeous lady. xxx

Mouseface · 26/04/2014 18:31

And just to add, Cath - you have THREE CHILDREN :)

I know that Pippa is no longer technically with us as such but she's a part of you, she will always be your daughter, DH will always be the one who first held her I assume, because of your c section, fell in love with her the moment that he cradled her in his arms, and though she may no longer be of this world, she still lives on in all of our hearts.

Yes, losing a child changes you forever. I hope that people will remember the anniversaries, her birthdays, for every year that passes, not just the first, EACH ONE because they will hurt just as much, talk about her, all of the time, in the first person, why not? :)

Yes you have two gorgeous boys in your life, but Pippa will not be forgotten if YOU keep her alive in you everyday life. So what if people are shocked that you talk about her? Why shouldn't you? You are her parents, she's your daughter! Keep the memories of the things she did everyday alive and full of happiness.

There are going to be days when you really don't want to get out of bed. Do not want to talk to anyone, when you'll feel exactly the same as you did when you heard the words that you did, she's gone.

Let those days happen. Don't try to fight your natural feelings to grieve, whether it's in 4 days, or 10 years, you will never stop grieving. That is how death works sweetheart. It's unpredictable. It's cruel and it's something that you have to go through.

But, it will ONLY last until you see her again. xxx

loveliesbleeding1 · 28/04/2014 13:25

You are all still in my thoughts cathpip, I hope you are bearing up as much as you can, sending you love xxx

cathpip · 29/04/2014 04:37

Today is the day I have been dreading, dh goes back to work, Aubrey goes back to school and I am left on my own. I have managed to fill two thirds of the day with jobs but I'm so scared.
Yesterday was difficult, dh has realised just how much that I am not coping, I will be doing something and then all of a sudden the realisation of what has happened just hits me like a tidal wave, functioning on a day to day basis is not coping.... An ambulance drove past us with lights and sirens on and dh just watched as I shut my eyes and covered my ears, I just can't bare to see them at the moment it just brings back all the memories of Pippas last journey.
We picked up Pippa from the funeral directors, her ashes are so small. She is sat on her bed with her toys so at least she is home which offers some comfort. We also made a start on the boys memory boxes, only a couple of things have gone in them but it's a start and a photo of Pippa now stands in each of their rooms.

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stolemyusername · 29/04/2014 05:19

Words really aren't enough, but I'm so so sorry that this heartbreakingly terrible thing has happened to your family. I just wanted you to know that even on the other side of the world I've thought of you and what you have shared about Pippa has brought tears to my eyes x x

Busymumto3dc · 29/04/2014 05:35

You sound like you have done your daughter proud op. Well done for being so strong

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/04/2014 09:49

Huge hugs lovely, my thoughts are with you and your beautiful Pippa. Am unable to find the words, I am just so very sorry. xx

There will be someone here for you all day, remember that x

loveliesbleeding1 · 29/04/2014 15:37

You are amazing,Thanks,xxxx

Mouseface · 29/04/2014 18:14

Squidges to you gorgeous xxx

HeavenlyE · 30/04/2014 08:03

Cathpip I think functioning on a day to day (or hour to hour, minute to minute) basis is the only way you can 'cope' in the early days. Be gentle to yourself x

TrinityRhino · 01/05/2014 21:14

I'm so sorry for your loss x

TheNinjaGooseIsHooking · 01/05/2014 21:29

such sad news, thoughts are with you and your family

fanjodisfunction · 01/05/2014 21:57

just read through this cath and I am so sorry that this has happened to your precious little girl.

She will always be your little girl, as Im sure you will know. The hurt never leaves you it just becomes easier to carry. My daughter was stillborn three years ago and even now things happen that hit me like a freight train and can have me right back to that time.

Sending lots of strength your way, hug those little boys of yours, what you have done for them and for your pippa is amazing. You are strong, you will see it.

ZuzuandZara · 01/05/2014 21:58

I am so, so sorry you have lost such a gorgeous, precious little girl. My heart breaks for you and all others in your devastating situation xxx

MNPinto2014 · 01/05/2014 22:13

I read your loving words with Sorrow at their need Cathpip.

Thinking of Pippa.

RahRahRasputin · 01/05/2014 22:27

There really are no words. Life can be so inexplicably cruel. I am so sorry for your terrible loss x

tmae · 01/05/2014 22:45

This is unbearable. She is beautiful. I am so sorry that you, and your family are having to go through this x

BouncingJellyfish · 01/05/2014 22:54

I have no words..... I'm so sorry this has happened to your family. So sorry about your little girl xxx

Canalside · 01/05/2014 22:58

Oh I am so very, very sorry. Pippa is beautiful.

I have no other words, I'm sorry.

Xxx

thekingfisher · 01/05/2014 23:05

giving you all the strength i can x

LST · 01/05/2014 23:30

Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss.

Rip little pippa xx

MrsPennyapple · 01/05/2014 23:36

What a lovely girl. I'm so sorry :(

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