| Location | Grimsby |
| Age | 0 |
| Date of Birth | 2/2007 |
| Date of Death | 2/2007 |
| Visitors | 6,963 since 26/02/2007 |
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Our Wee Princess, Erin Jane Richardson, was born sleeping 10th February 2007.
My pregnancy went quite good, apart from very bad morning sickness that lasted until 18 weeks
pregnant. I loved being pregnant, feeling Erin move around inside, I got used to her kicking
patterns and smiled each time I felt her move.
My husband works at sea, he left to go to sea when I was 6 weeks pregnant, and came home when I was
29 weeks pregnant so there was a bit of a difference in me! We went for a private scan so he could
see our wee baby move about, and we were delighted to find out I was carrying a beautiful baby girl.
We had some photos taken and even a DVD of her, little did we know this would be the only time we
would see our baby alive.
It was 8th February during a routine checkup that our world turned upside down. Hearing the words
"I have some awful news, your baby has no heart beat" will never leave me. I'd felt
her move the previous day and night. I was 36 and a half weeks pregnant.
My husband and I went home that night to try and take the news in. On Friday morning we returned to
hospital to be induced, and at 03:22hrs Saturday 10th February our little girl entered the world
asleep.
It's not how I'd imagined for the previous 8 months giving birth. We just wanted to hear
her cry, see her little eyes open, but it was not to be. She was so perfect and beautiful. She
weighed 4 pounds and 8.5 ounces, and had long legs and elegant fingers (like her mummy) and cute
chipmunk cheeks (like her daddy!). I have never known love and hurt like it.
We dressed our beautiful angel and held her. We took her home for the night and put her in her
moses basket. All her wee outfits, that I'd already washed and ironed, will never be used,
everything we prepared for our baby coming home reminds us now of our loss.
We have so much love to give her, she will live in our hearts forever.
I'll Be There
Daddy please don't look so sad, Mummy please don't cry.
Cause I'm in the arms of Jesus and he sings me lullabies.
Please, try not to question god, don't think he is unkind.
Don't think he sent me to you, and then he changed his mind.
You see I am a special child, and I'm needed up above.
I'm the special gift you gave him, I'm a product of your love.
I'll always be there with you, and watch the sky at night.
Just find the brightest gleaming star, thats my halo shining light.
You'll see me in the morning frost, that mists your window pane.
That's me in all the summer showers, dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze, from a gentle wind that blows.
That's me, I'll be there, planting kisses on your nose.
When you see a child thats playing and your heart feels a tug.
That's me, I'll be there giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy please don't look so sad, and Mummy please don't cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus, and he sings me lullabies.
We love you our darling Erin, sleep with the angels
Mummy and Daddy
xxxx
Touched by an angel
Don't let them say, I wasn't born
that something stopped my heart
I felt each tender squeeze you gave
I've loved you from the start.
Although my body you can't hold,
It doesn't mean I'm gone.
This world was worthy, not, of me
God chose that I move on.
I know the pain that drowns your soul,
What you are forced to face.
You have my word, I'll fill your arms
Someday we will embrace.
You'll hear that it was 'meant to be,
God doesn't make mistakes'
But that won't soften your worst blow..
Or make your heart not ache.
I'm watching over all you do,
another child you'll bear.
Believe me when I say to you,
That I am always there.
There will come a time, I promise you
When you will hold my hand,
Stroke my face and kiss my lips
And then you'll understand.
Although, I've never breathed your air,
Or gazed into your eyes..
That doesn't mean I never 'was'
An Angel Never Dies........
What makes a mummy
I closed my eyes and prayed to God today, I asked what made a mother,
and I know I heard him say,
‘A mother has a baby, this we know is true’.
But God can you be a mother when your baby is not with you?’
‘Yes you can’ he replied with confidence in his voice.
‘I give many women babies, when they leave its not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime, and some just for a day,
And some I send to fill your womb, but there’s no need to stay.’
I don’t understand this God; I want my baby here,
He took a breath and cleared his throat and then I saw a tear.
‘I wish I could show you what your child is doing today,
If you could see your child smile with the other children and say,
“We go to earth to learn our lessons of life and love and fear,
My Mummy loved me oh so much I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mum, who had so much love for me,
I learned my lesson very quick, my Mummy set me free.
I miss my Mummy oh so much but I visit her every day,
When she goes to sleep, on her pillow is where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek and whisper in her ear,
Mummy don’t be sad today, I’m your baby and I'm here”.
So you see my dear sweet one, your children are ok,
Your babies are here in my home, and this is where they’ll stay.
They’ll wait for you with me, until your lesson is through,
And that day that you come home, they’ll be at the gates for you.
So now you see what makes a mother, it’s the feeling in your heart,
It’s the love you have so much of, right from the very start.’
Hello wee angel. Haven't stopped by for a while, but I still think about you all the time. It's still so hard to get over the fact that you're not here but I know you were just too good for this earth and that you're safe up there. Keep watching over your mummy and daddy..we all love you SO much.. xxxX
Today is Baby Loss Awareness Day, and I've lit you a lovely sparkly candle. Its shining bright and strong, just like our love for you.
I wish I didn't have to know about this day, I wish I had you in my arms, but God needed an angel, and only chooses the best, and Erin Jane you were the best ever.
We are forever blessed and proud to be your mummy and daddy, you live on in us, and will always be, our special first born baby, our beautiful daughter, our wee princess.
Sweet dreams angelpie, all our love, mummy and daddy xxxx
Happy birthday mummy
My Dearest Erin,
I no you would love to say this to mummy in the morning sweetheart.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY.
Love Erin Jane
Play with the angels Erin. God Bless
with love....
My heart goes out to your mummy and daddy, watch over them and help them to be brave, and remember the good times. You are a beautiful little angel, have fun playing in heaven with my little Jenny and Charlie..xxxxx
To my baby snowdrop
To my beautiful baby girl with your snowdrop hat, the snowdrops were blooming the day you were born quietly, and we brought you home our garden was full of snowdrops.
The world may never notice
if a snowdrop doesnt bloom
or even pause to wonder
if the petals fall too soon
But every life that ever forms
or ever comes to be
touches the world in some small way
for all eternity
The little one we longed for
was swiftly here and gone
but the love that was then planted
is a light that still shines on
And though our arms are empty
our hearts know what to do
every beating of our hearts
says that 'we love you'
You're always our beautiful baby girl, we love you princess, mummy and daddy xxxx
Beutiful
I just wanted to let you know that its a lovely tribute to a very beautiful little angel, my daughter Shannon Alexa is up there with her too, I hope the stars shine brightly for her and the clouds fluffy for them both to play with. I hope your ok and if you need anything or to talk please email me.
Big kisses to erin and shannon sleep tight darlings xxxxxxxx
6 months ago
6 months ago today daddy and I were in the hospital, I was in labour
6 months ago yesterday we found out your heart had stopped beating
6 months ago tomorrow you were born beautiful and sleeping
6 months ago our hearts were broken
we love you so much Erin Jane, forever our beautiful wee princess, forever alive in our hearts, till we meet again xxxx
one year today
one year ago today we found out we were expecting you my precious angel. We were so full of hope, so happy. One year ago today we knew you were growing inside me. We were so close to having you darling, but you had to go. Oh my beautiful baby girl, you will forever be in our hearts, part of our family forever. I love you so much and always will, mummy xxxx
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