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My toddler died today

564 replies

acquiescence · 01/10/2019 14:12

My baby died today. I found him in his cot this morning. He was completely well yesterday and has no health problems. They are completing a post mortem today.
I don’t know what to do. Why would a healthy child just die? I have a 4 year old and don’t know how to handle it with him. Any advice welcome, I’m obviously a mixture of completely numb and a mess.

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Bluewavescrashing · 01/10/2019 14:13

Oh my God I'm so sorry. I don't know what else to say. How horrific

GoodStuffAnnie · 01/10/2019 14:14

I am so sorry. This is terrible and confusing. All you can do is to take each minute and hour at a time. Sit, drink tea, rage and receive love. Thinking of you and your family xxxxx

Weloveoptimus · 01/10/2019 14:14

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry this has happened to you. No words to take away the pain.
Much love to you and yours chick xxxxxxxxx

KTD27 · 01/10/2019 14:15

Oh god. Oh god I’m so sorry.

MissLadyM · 01/10/2019 14:15

Oh you poor thing. You must be bewildered. Sending love x

ShippingNews · 01/10/2019 14:15

Oh dear I'm so sorry this has happened. Sending love to you xxx

IVEgottheDECAF · 01/10/2019 14:15

I have no advice to give but i am so so sorry this has happened, no parent should have to go through this Flowers

Do you have a partner and family to support you?

MoonbeamBonnet · 01/10/2019 14:17

I’m so sorry. Do you have other adults around to support you?

Duvetday8 · 01/10/2019 14:18

I'm so sorry, no advice but sending love xxx

RandomWok · 01/10/2019 14:18

Poor you. My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your loss xx

margaritasbythesea · 01/10/2019 14:18

I'm so sorry this terrible thing has happened to you.

IsFuzzyBeagMise · 01/10/2019 14:19

I am so sorry, acquiescence. Sending you lots of love. I hope you have lots of support.

December2019 · 01/10/2019 14:19

Ohh god I'm so so sorry you are going through this, sending you all the love and courage to get through this difficult time 💐💐
Again I'm so sorry xxxx

Layoverlife · 01/10/2019 14:19

So sorry for you're loss 😔 💐

Windydaysuponus · 01/10/2019 14:20

So sorry op. Hope you have someone with you.

eenymeenyminyme · 01/10/2019 14:21

I'm so sorry Flowers

Keep talking, accept help from anywhere you can, and be aware that some people may not know what to say around you so it's not that they don't care, they just don't know how to react.

I hope you get the answers you need.

Ozziewozzie · 01/10/2019 14:22

You’re going to need support in real life. Not just today or the following couple of weeks.
May I suggest in a few days you find a support group where mums and dads have been through something similar.
We can all tell you how sorry we are for you, your four yr old and partner? But you’re going to need support and understanding from different people who have shared a similar tragedy.
I imagine one minute, your heart will be on the floor. The next you’ll be angry, the next just empty disbelief. Don’t do this by yourself. Lean on people. Not everyone will know how to help you, so don’t be afraid to say. Flowers

Kam610 · 01/10/2019 14:23

Oh gosh how awful I am so so sorry! I hope you have people around you to support you. Sending my love x

Cmagic7 · 01/10/2019 14:23

Sending you love OP. No one deserves this.

CuddlesAndShit · 01/10/2019 14:23

Oh god, I'm so sorry. I don't really know what to say, I can't even imagine what uou are going through. I keep writing and deleting sentences as everything sounds so trite...you are in my thoughts and I am so sorry you are going through this x

BlockedandDeleted · 01/10/2019 14:24

Dear god, words cannot express how sorry I am OP.

Who have you got to look after you? Is there anyone there with you?

Mumontheegde · 01/10/2019 14:24

Omg I’m so sorry! No other deserves to feel this pain!! Sending so much love to you and your family!!

Raphael34 · 01/10/2019 14:27

I’m so sorry op 💕

WineIsMyCarb · 01/10/2019 14:29
Flowers I'm so sorry.
KUGA · 01/10/2019 14:31

Oh my lord, words can`t express my feelings for your loss.
Can only send you my love with BIG cuddles .
Please keep mumsnet up to date so we can all support you in anyway possible.
God bless you love.

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