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Our Darling Baby Child

Some people may say You barely existed But I know that's not true For you were meant to be As sure as the day Your daddy said he loved mummy too You see right from the start We were planning you Taking our time So that all the love Daddy and Mummy felt for each other Would go straight to your heart from mine When they told me It is impossible to explain How Mummy felt and what she wanted to say They told me you were in danger But Mummy wanted to protect you And make those feelings go away I could somehow feel your battle As it took place Somewhere inside I felt Daddy and Me breathing for you Beckoning you to stay and live But barely on your journey You died... Mummy knew the instant That you were leaving us The pain in my tummy told me you were gone I was alone Losing you I didn't know what to do, how to hold on My darling I am sorry I am sorry You could not stay But there is not a moment A second that goes by Mummy and Daddy don't think of you each day But know that you would have been loved So much and so strong With all our hearts could provide I am so sorry Something didn't work inside Mummy's tummy I am so sorry our darling, baby child... Love Mummy and Daddy - May 2006

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/5/2009 2:20:00 PM
Reading about your loss has brought back sad memories. I hope writing this has helped you in some way. This is a touching tribute.
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Date: 5/2/2009 3:14:00 PM
Oh my Jo, i know exactly what you are going through, it took us quite a while to move on with our loss, but we did. And Liam our 4th is that proof, Love always - James,xx
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Date: 5/2/2009 9:51:00 AM
Very beautiful tribute to your unborn child, Jo. Hope with the passage of time the sun began to shine ... smile ...
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Date: 4/16/2009 12:45:00 PM
May you be comforted in your loss .. my prayers are with you. Love
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Date: 4/13/2009 8:21:00 PM
Such a warm tribute to a child who never had a chance to live, yet touched your lives so profoundly. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I hope you have other children to ease the pain you express so beautifully in your poem. Bless you, Jo. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/13/2009 1:02:00 PM
very sad, and never never to be forgotten, I lost my first child a daughter and I never had another daughter, my second child was a son and is still with me. I love him very much. Best of all things. Light & Love
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