Our Story
In 2009, we suffered the loss of our beautiful daughter, Katie. She was stillborn and although it has been 4 years so far, we still miss her every day. We have also lost other family members over the years - grandparents, aunts, uncles etc - and wanted somewhere could speak to them as we all live so far away from each other.
We wanted to extend this to everyone else, as in the 21st century, families are living so far apart, sometimes on the other side of the world. Here we hope to bring you together, even if just for a moment, with your loved ones, whether they be friends or family.
We also hope to be able to light a candle for you on your special dates / anniversaries.
We wanted to extend this to everyone else, as in the 21st century, families are living so far apart, sometimes on the other side of the world. Here we hope to bring you together, even if just for a moment, with your loved ones, whether they be friends or family.
We also hope to be able to light a candle for you on your special dates / anniversaries.
Katie's Story
Our story starts with us. Myself, my husband Trev and our two eldest children, Jamie & Sophie. We were desperate for a 3rd child to complete our little family unit and by the time we moved into a bigger house, I discovered I was pregnant!
Things were going smoothly. Jamie was enjoying his new school, Sophie was enjoying her new found freedom and I was enjoying not being constantly sick 24/7!
At 27 weeks, we discovered we were having a girl again. Trev was so happy as he never thuoght he would get one daughter, let alone two!!
Then on 17th May 2009, at 30 weeks, I started getting backpain along with the Braxton Hicks. A quick visit to the hospital soon proved everything was fine and that she was kicking away happiy as anything. 8 days later, on Bank Holiday Monday (25th May) I realised she hadnt moved in a long time. We rushed straight to the hospital and at 10.30pm we were told there was no heartbeat.
Straight away we called up our reverand, who came up to the ward and sat with us, praying. Then at about midnight, I was induced. Trev was able to stay with me in the room as we were put in the sideroom away from the main ward. The following day I was induced again, twice, and at 4.20pm on Tuesday 26th May 2009, little Katie Isobel was born sleeping, weighing only 3lb 6oz. I was 32 weeks pregnant.
She was so perfect and looked exactly like her big sister. We had her dressed in her brother's first hat and her brother's first sleepsuit I bought him. Later that night, it hit me - I was never going to get to see her grow up, play with her siblings or get married. I would never get to change her nappy, feed her a bottle or sing her to sleep.
We got her christened the following day, in which she was given by the wonderful midwives a gorgeous little christening cardigan. We kept her in it so she looked pretty for when she finally got her proper wings. She was also given, by mummy and daddy, a little dragon called Benny to keep her safe and to look after her in Heaven.
We held Katie's funeral on Friday 5th June 2009 at Clarach Crematorium and we could not have asked for a nicer day. The sun was shining and the birds..... well I'm sure they were singing. I like to think Katie was sat up there, in the clouds with her family and her new friends watching over us that day.
Good night my precious baby girl, sleep tight. We will remember you forever and I can not wait until the day we are together again. I know you will be waiting there for me and until that day comes, I know you will be guiding us in all that we do.
Love from Mummy, Daddy, your big brother Jamie, your big sister Sophie and your baby brother Alex xxxxxxxx
Things were going smoothly. Jamie was enjoying his new school, Sophie was enjoying her new found freedom and I was enjoying not being constantly sick 24/7!
At 27 weeks, we discovered we were having a girl again. Trev was so happy as he never thuoght he would get one daughter, let alone two!!
Then on 17th May 2009, at 30 weeks, I started getting backpain along with the Braxton Hicks. A quick visit to the hospital soon proved everything was fine and that she was kicking away happiy as anything. 8 days later, on Bank Holiday Monday (25th May) I realised she hadnt moved in a long time. We rushed straight to the hospital and at 10.30pm we were told there was no heartbeat.
Straight away we called up our reverand, who came up to the ward and sat with us, praying. Then at about midnight, I was induced. Trev was able to stay with me in the room as we were put in the sideroom away from the main ward. The following day I was induced again, twice, and at 4.20pm on Tuesday 26th May 2009, little Katie Isobel was born sleeping, weighing only 3lb 6oz. I was 32 weeks pregnant.
She was so perfect and looked exactly like her big sister. We had her dressed in her brother's first hat and her brother's first sleepsuit I bought him. Later that night, it hit me - I was never going to get to see her grow up, play with her siblings or get married. I would never get to change her nappy, feed her a bottle or sing her to sleep.
We got her christened the following day, in which she was given by the wonderful midwives a gorgeous little christening cardigan. We kept her in it so she looked pretty for when she finally got her proper wings. She was also given, by mummy and daddy, a little dragon called Benny to keep her safe and to look after her in Heaven.
We held Katie's funeral on Friday 5th June 2009 at Clarach Crematorium and we could not have asked for a nicer day. The sun was shining and the birds..... well I'm sure they were singing. I like to think Katie was sat up there, in the clouds with her family and her new friends watching over us that day.
Good night my precious baby girl, sleep tight. We will remember you forever and I can not wait until the day we are together again. I know you will be waiting there for me and until that day comes, I know you will be guiding us in all that we do.
Love from Mummy, Daddy, your big brother Jamie, your big sister Sophie and your baby brother Alex xxxxxxxx