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I'm not going to put a trigger warning. She's still my daughter and I don't need to have a warning to talk about her.

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Mybeautifullittlegirl · 03/07/2019 17:37

Sorry, I don't want to have to warn people before I talk about my daughter.

She was here, she was a person who was, and is, loved every day, and I shouldn't have to worry about talking about her in case it triggers someone. I'm fed up of worrying about other people's thoughts about my personal tragedy.

I'm having a wobble today. There's nobody around who knew her, nobody who understands what we went through, I can't talk about her because it makes other people sad.

She's a memory and some old photos to most people.

But she was my daughter. I loved her from the moment I knew she was there, until the moment she took her last breath, and every day since.

Her big dark eyes and massive fuzz of dark hair were the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

She was very poorly her whole short life, in so much pain every day. I'm struggling to deal with it more and more as time goes on. She was so delicate she never even had a proper cuddle because she would have broken.

It's been over 10 years, you would think I would feel better now, but I sometimes look at girls her age and wonder why they couldn't be her.

I look at recent cases and wonder if I should have fought more for her, I knew there was nothing they could do, but I would have had more time, and I wouldn't have had to hold her so gently as they removed the machines that kept her alive.

I keep thinking she must have felt so betrayed as I looked at her with love and pain and let her slip away. I worry she was scared but she was so little I would never have known.

I left a window open in that horrible little store cupboard where she died as the hospital had nowhere else to go that was private, I left the window open so her beautiful soul could fly high and free as she never was in her short time here.

I miss her so much.

Sorry for rambling, I have no one to talk to and just want something real that isn't a thought in my head.

Today is a struggle.

OP posts:
MrsFrTedCrilly · 03/07/2019 19:38

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful sparkly eyed Emma . I cannot begin to imagine your strength dealing with her loss and simply putting one foot in front of the other every day, I’m glad you’re finding it helpful to talk about her and feeling some Mumsnet love Flowers hugest hugs to you

BendingSpoons · 03/07/2019 19:40

A beautiful name for a beautiful girl.

lau888 · 03/07/2019 19:40

I can't see the photo but Emma sounds like a very special girl. I love that you have family traditions for her - angel cake on her birthday. x

Elbbob · 03/07/2019 19:42

Thanks for sharing your memories of Emma and especially the photo - what a little doll. Such an expressive face!

Callistone · 03/07/2019 19:42

She's a beautiful girl. And your love for her shines through every word you write. If you see her in rainbows and music be glad, because then she is always with you.

bringincrazyback · 03/07/2019 19:43

What a beautiful little girl. So sorry for your loss. Flowers

Bezalelle · 03/07/2019 19:45

Your Emma sounds wonderful. Flowers

Cornettoninja · 03/07/2019 19:45

I love it when people know what their children should be called. You knew your precious dd from the instant you met her and I hope that offers some small comfort.

I don’t know what happens to our souls but I hope that when the time comes you’ll be reunited with Emma Flowers

HavelockVetinari · 03/07/2019 19:45

She sounds like a beautiful wee girl. You were the best mum she could have ever had, she was lucky to have you and you her, even if it was only for 2 weeks. Flowers

flowerstar19 · 03/07/2019 19:47

What a beautiful little girl, Emma - so special and those eyes! So alert for a tiny baby. She knew your love OP - and what a wonderful Mummy you are. I am so sorry. Sending love to you Xxx

zcazca · 03/07/2019 19:48

Don't even think for one moment that Emma felt betrayed. She would have felt the warmth and comfort of her (lovely) mother's love.

busybee987 · 03/07/2019 19:48

mybeautifullittlegirl theres a charity that can work with your photos and try their best to remove the tubes and stuff from the photos, they did images for me, let me get back to you what they are called. massive hugs i understand your pain 👼

lollipopguild · 03/07/2019 19:49

The brightest star in the sky 🌟✨

Beetlebum1981 · 03/07/2019 19:49

You write about her and how she's constantly with you in the most beautiful way. You're not biased either, she was such a pretty little girl. I haven't read the full thread so apologies if repeat advice but maybe you need to have some counselling - 10 years is such a long time to feel such grief. I don't mean that in a 'get over it' way as that will never be possible but in the sense that it's such a heavy weight to carry for so long. Perhaps talking to someone will help alleviate some of that and enable you to share more of the wonderful things you've told us Thanks

SciFiScream · 03/07/2019 19:49

I know a few Emmas - whenever I talk to them I will think of your Emma. Whenever I see memes about Friends and the Emma in that story, I will think about your Emma.

Maybe someone here will be able to help edit the photo? If you have more you could share them too.

Your children sound amazing to include her in your card and in other ways.

Why don't you paint a rock as a memorial to her? I have nothing to remember my Mum and my DD suggested we do that and I think it's a brilliant idea. I'm going to use glow in the dark paint and do something like this including the name and important dates. You'll be able to carry it wherever you go (house to house, not daily!)

I'm not going to put a trigger warning. She's still my daughter and I don't need to have a warning to talk about her.
Purplecatshopaholic · 03/07/2019 19:50

Oh I am so sorry op - sending hugs your way x

Socksontheradiator · 03/07/2019 19:55

What a beautiful little girl ❤️ Much love to you xxx

popsadaisy · 03/07/2019 19:55

She's absolutely stunning OP and what amazing eyes. She has the look that makes you think she has walked this earth before (you know how some babies just look like they've been here before and know exactly what's going on? Especially with her eye roll!) I've loved reading this thread and learning about Emma.
Grief changes people and you are entitled to feel everything you are feeling. Never stop talking about gorgeous Emma Thanks

Igmum · 03/07/2019 19:58

Emma is beautiful OP and yes, what amazing eyes 💐💐💐

Illberidingshotgun · 03/07/2019 19:58

She is absolutely beautiful, OP. I will think of her every time I do an "Emma Eye Roll".

Take time to look after yourself through this wobble, and please talk all you need to on here.

Beansandcoffee · 03/07/2019 19:58

There is so much love when you talk about Emma OP. You are a wonderful mummy. Lots of love.

LauderSyme · 03/07/2019 19:59

Thank you for sharing, your posts are so moving. In just a few words you have described a whole world of love. I am genuinely wiping away tears. I feel like you have taught me things I'd never understood before and I think you have a special gift there. I'm so, so sorry for your tragic loss. Emma was a beautiful, precious treasure and life was very cruel to you both.

You said you wish you could do her proud - but you do, you do every day, every day that you think of her and love her. I recall this poem by Raymond Carver, and think Emma would agree:

"Late Fragment"

And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.

Flowers Flowers

Zoflorabore · 03/07/2019 20:01

I'm so sorry you only had 2 weeks with your precious Emma but she's with you forever.

I'm glad you have this thread op. I can't begin to imagine your pain. Please keep posting if and when you need to and someone will always be here.

The picture is adorable.

busybee987 · 03/07/2019 20:01

the charity is called remember my baby, you can find them on facebook and they have a website also. I hope this is of some help to u 💐

Stripyhoglets · 03/07/2019 20:03

Your little girl Emma is lovely, I'm so sorry you didn't get to keep her with you on earth but she will always be a part of your soul x

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