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My precious son has passed away at 6 days old

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 21/08/2018 15:03

Can't even believe I'm having to even write this but on the 11th of July this year I was 28 weeks pregnant I had celebrated my brothers 29th birthday the day before everything was fine...but on the morning of the 11th of July I started to bleed and had this very painful pain in my bum that I couldn't explain and the pain was getting worse luckily I had a midwife appointment that morning so I rushed of to the doctors.. by the time I had arrived and it was only round the corner from my house I was panting and sweating and my waters went as I arrived and then the blood started to pour and pour ... the midwife rang the ambulance and said this is life threatening I didn't know what was going on I just knew i had to get to the hospital quickly....by the tine I arrived I was rushed into theatre and I had literally 15-20 people surrounding me and these tubes in my nose and mouth putting me to sleep... my placenta had detached from my womb a very rare life threatening expierinence for mother and baby and normally both don't make it, i lost 2500 ml of blood half of my blood they told me if I had been out it the sticks it would of been game over I have been one very lucky woman to be writing this story today ... as a result of me loosing oxygen and blood so did my son he was 12 weeks early and the trauma was just to much for him..they said they didn't give him 10 seconds to survive with the circumstances and my little boy showed them .. 6 days he was with me they were the most beautiful but heartbreaking days of my life.. the doctor on the 4th day sat me down and he said there was no hope left for my son I either had to let them carry on and he would crash out or take him of his life support and let him be safe with me in my arms while he passed...I wanted us to be together when he passed I couldn't bare the thought of being asleep when it happened so I chose to do what I had to do .. when they took him of they said he might only last a couple of minutes my boy showed them again 4 hours he lasted in his mummy's arms while I talked to him cried to him told him I loved him more than life itself I then went in to spend a week with my son before his funeral in a respite home for children which I am so thankful for as I had a week to cuddle my son and make memories before he had to leave me ...and in all of this I had my ex partner turning up at the hospital screaming and shouting that it was all my fault he came early and that he was going to the solicitors on the Monday morning after me telling him our son was very poorly I then had to have him arrested for harassment and assault as he had hit me when I was 8 weeks pregnant... I am now in the grieving process and feeling every emotion possible from guilt anger heartbroken I just don't know how I will get through this I miss my son so much it hurts ... Thankyou for reading my story I just felt like I needed to get it all of my chest and have some support

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anniehm · 21/08/2018 20:50

So sorry. When you are ready please do talk to specialist bereavement counsellors (most areas have charity based centres) who will be there not just now but in years to come - you can also meet others who have been through similar which some people find helpful.

villainousbroodmare · 21/08/2018 20:57

Love to you. You come across as such a warm, strong person. Alfie has a great mother.

Giggorata · 21/08/2018 21:01

I am so sorry. Flowers you are in my thoughts.

HappyHedgehog247 · 21/08/2018 21:02

I am so very sorry. Alfie was so very lucky to have you as his mum, and all those precious cuddles.

I have heard that Sands can be really helpful, as they know what it's like to go through this. Sending you love x
www.sands.org.uk/

NicoAndTheNiners · 21/08/2018 21:10

What a moving post. Alfie sounds so loved and that he has given you great strength which I hope will always stay with you. 💕💕

RightyHoChaps · 21/08/2018 21:15

Oh OP... I am crying my eyes out... I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how much heartbreak you must be feeling.
Reading your post, felt like my heart was breaking too... that physical hurt in the chest feeling? You must be feeling that times a million.

I just want to hug you.

You are incredibly brave for standing up to your ex at such an awful time. How wonderful you can draw strength from your little baby boy, how brave he was to last that long! I have no doubt you will continue to stay strong whilst he watches over you in the coming months and years.

Sending lots of love OP xxxxx

fizzylaces37573 · 21/08/2018 21:17

You sound so brave and strong. It's sounds like Alfie did his best to have as much time with his wonderful mummy as he could. My prayers go to you both ThanksThanksThanks

Canshopwillshop · 21/08/2018 21:22

I am so sorry for your huge loss. What a brave, strong son you gave birth to and what a strong mum you are. Tell your abusive ex to do one - he is no match for your strength of character and has no place in your life.

MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:35

@RightyHoChaps yes that feeling in your chest I have had that feeling for weeks now and it won't go away 😔 bless you for crying tears for my beautiful boy you wonderful person 💕

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:38

@Stargirl90 bless you for crying tears for my beautiful boy you lovely wonderful person! Yes it was terrifying and I still can't believe it has happened 💔

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:42

@fizzylaces37573 your so right I kept telling myself that's why he lasted 6 days when he wasn't suppost to make it 5 seconds ... he wanted to give his mum the time we both deserved with each other as mother and son I couldn't be more proud of my first child my alfie 👼🏻☺️ he will always be my special boy and there will not be a second or a minute that goes by in my entire life that I will not think of my son he is with me forever 🤱🏼💕💕💕

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:45

Every decision I now make in life will be based upon him ... he is directing me to a beautiful destination walking hand in hand with me I just can't see him the little tinker ☺️

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rainbowruthie · 22/08/2018 07:45

My heart is breaking for you. God bless you and your beautiful baby boy. m thoughts and prayers are with you Flowers

MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:48

So overwhelmed by everyone's reply's you beautiful people thankyou so much everyone just when I needed lifting you came and helped Me ... Alfie would be so happy Peoole are looking after his mummy he's a softy I know that because he's my son 💙

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 07:54

I also believe he stayed 6 days to give his mum the strength to have that bastard arrested otherwise I would of never had the strength to do it without my baby boy and I can't thank him enough for that 💙

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rainbowstardrops · 22/08/2018 07:54

Oh I'm so, so sorry. You sound like an amazing mummy though and little Alfie clearly felt that.
Take care Thanks

Bumblealong1 · 22/08/2018 08:02

I am so sorry for your immense loss.

I have not lost a child but I lost my baby brother growing up. I have spoken to my parents about it lots since. Some wise spiritual people I know say that children pick their parents. They pick the soul to match with.
They also say that our children are our biggest teachers.

My mum tells me that her baby boy changed something in her. It’s a bit complicated to explain but he made her change the way she had been about something. It was his gift to her. to give her strength. He picked her, her soul. He taught her. He also was here for a short time and in that time he also gave and received so much love. He did not have long life at all but he had and we had the experience of pure love. That is something.

It sounds as though Alfie also gave you a gift, to make you stronger in the face of a bullying ex and set new boundaries for yourself. He also experienced pure love. He gave it to you and you gave it to him.

I can only hope you keep strong. You are very brave.
I hope what I have said comes across ok. It’s such a hard thing to explain and It’s hard to articulate.

Wishing you light and love

MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 13:07

@Bumblealong1 so sorry to hear about your baby brother he sounds like he has an amazing sister and a very strong mother 💙 wow reading that made me cry such powerful words ... I know exactly where your mother is coming from I feel like my son has gave me so many things.. strength being one off them .. the day he was born he changed my life and me for the better and I can't explain it it's crazy but I'm so proud of my son and I bet your mother is so proud of your brother .. are little angels are looking down and guiding us 💙💕

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MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 22/08/2018 13:11

@Bumblealong1 your words are perfect and I will be strong and brave for my boy for the rest of my life thankyou for your kind words .. all my baby boy ever knew was pure love 💕

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lostlalaloopsy · 22/08/2018 13:17

I'm so sorry. It sounds like Alfie has a wonderful mum. Sending you lots of love x

1forAll74 · 23/08/2018 03:40

Hi there, so very sorry to hear what has happened in your life recently, losing your little baby is heartbreaking. You were brave to write about your loss on here,but now you know that people all over are caring, and thinking about you.. Its lovely to know that you have family support around you,to help you in this very sad time. Take care,

Rainbowqueeen · 23/08/2018 03:59

rest in peace little Alfie,

the love you feel for your gorgeous strong boy is so clear from your words. He is a lucky little man.

Flowers for you both. I am so sorry that this happened

MotherofanangelAlfiesmum2018 · 23/08/2018 12:46

God bless you all 💙 beautiful words from beautiful people

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CaMePlaitPas · 26/08/2018 19:00

I'm so sorry OP, please look after yourself, be kind to yourself. Your ex is a piece of shit in my opinion (sorry I can't put that more eloquently). None of this is your fault, what has happened is hugely cruel and unfair - I can't imagine what you're going through. All the best Flowers

Redland12 · 26/08/2018 19:44

Hello, I’m so sorry for this has happened to you. What a wonderful mother Alfie has, you are very brave to share this, take care of yourself and grieve at your own pace, I will pray for you. 🌷

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