Our Angels
A Memorial for Our Precious Angels
a forum for parents to share their stories as well as an email exchange
At this time, the Memorial Garden is closed. But, please feel free to contact any of the mothers listed below. Finding someone who shares your similiar type of loss can be very healing. |
One Wednesday morning I didn't feel any movement. I ate my normal breakfast of oatmeal, toast and a banana and laid down to try to feel her, but felt nothing. Not too alarmed, I knew she was so big now she probably didn't have much room anymore. Lunch came and went without anything. I called my husband at work and he reassured me that everything was fine. I went outside and played with my other two daughters aged 3 and 18 months and when daddy came home from work, we went in to make dinner. We ate dinner, put the girls in bed and laid on the couch and waited for something....nothing. My husband said to go lay in a warm bath and relax. I did. Still nothing.
We went to bed and I told my husband that if I didn't feel anything after breakfast the next day that I would go to the hospital. Unfortuneately still no movement. So after breakfast, I called him to tell him to come home. When he arrived, I told him to take the girls car seats out of the car because I wasn't coming home and he would need them to take the girls to a sitter. I went by myself to the hospital and the ride there, I visualized her funeral and where it would be and what she would be buried in. I just knew that she was gone.
When I got to the hospital, the nurse couldn't find a heartbeat with a hand-held doppler so we went into another room where the doctor looked with an ultrasound. I looked at the doctor and say her crying, then I went hysterical. Kicking, hitting the walls and crying insanely. The head OB doctor came in and offered to call my husband. He said,"Mr. Thompson, I have your wife here...You need to come, your baby is dead". That was the first time I heard an official diagnosis. It seemed like forever before he got there. He called both of our parents and they began their 8 hour drive.
My induction started at noon on wednesday and Sierra wasn't born until 7:47p.m. on thursday, almost 32 hours later. She was so warm and looked so normal other than her dark crimson lips. What happened!? Why ME!?! She weighed 5-12 and was 21 inches long. We took lots of pictures and held her for a while. My mom even got to hold her.
To this day, we do not know why she left us so soon and never will.
In Loving Memory ~ Jessie Marie Brydges ~
November 29, 1993
10 lbs. 22 inches
Loving Mother ~ Helen Brydges
Adoring Siblings ~ Colton 7 and Lucas 4
stillborn - unknown cause
cjl@castle.on.ca
Jessie was a very much wanted and anticipated child. She was our second child and we couldn't wait for her arrival. After 40 weeks of an uncomplicated and very healthy pregnancy we went to the drs. for our final check-up before what we thought was going to be the big day. The dr. said he would see us on the weekend at the hospital because things were progressing just fine.
The weekend passed and I felt fine. We went back to the drs. on Monday because we didn't deliver the baby. As I hopped up onto the table for the dr. to check me out, that was the last happy day I had. From then on in my life was shaken up and ripped apart. He couldn't find a heartbeat. After a confirmation at the hospital through an ultrasound, we were told the horrific news that our baby had died.
It took only 4 hours of labour to deliver our precious little girl. She was beautiful, I'll never forget her tiny lips and perfect fingers. I loved her so much and it ripped my heart out to let her go again, this time forever. No reason for her death was ever found and that is one of the hardest things for me to live with. I used to blame myself, not as much anymore, but how can I not? I love you Jessie, and I'll see you again in heaven. All my love, Mommy xoxoxoxo
In Loving Memory ~ Kaleigh Jane ~
2/7/94-2/7/94
1lb 4.5oz, 14 inches
Scott & Shelbie Garner
Kandace, Kole, Zachary, Travis and little one on the way.
The Garner Family
Trisomy 18
In Loving Memory ~ Isabel Joyce Piliavin ~
July 8, 1998
7 lbs. 7 ounces, 20 inches long
Therese Joyce and Neal Piliavin
meconium aspiration
In Loving Memory ~ Korey William Noreika ~
September 10, 1998
7 pounds 9 ounces and 19 inches long
Stacey and Kent Noreika
Korey's Special Life
Cord wrapped around his neck three times and a true knot
Korey was our much anticipated first child. He was born and died two days past his due date. We will never be the same and long for the day when we can hold him in our arms again. Mommy and Daddy love you little Korey!!!!
In Loving Memory ~ Lionele Christopher Woodfork ~
January 21, 1991
1lb 8oz 16inches
Loving Parents ~Lionele & Sharles Woodfork
Fond Siblings ~ Nicole and Marquet Woodfork
Prematurity
Christopher touched my heart in ways that it had never been touched before. Although he lived only 2 weeks I consider myself very blessed that God allowed me to have that time. Memories are very precious, the one thing that can never be taken away from you. I hurt and ache at the thoughts of what could have been had he lived. I know that he is my families "Little Angel" I will always love him and hold him very close to my heart!!
In Loving Memory ~ Julia Nicole Mach ~
2/19/96
Jaci and Troy MachAnthony 2 and Mercedes 4mos
Miscarriage
Julia was our first baby, she was miscarried at 10wks. She is still very much in my every thought. We love you very much Julia!
In Loving Memory ~ Tyler Lee Keffer ~
June 29 1998
Loving Mother ~ Linda
miscarriageIt has been several months since the loss of little Tyler, but sometimes my heart still feels empty. I ache to hold my baby in my arms and it hurts me when I see someone with a newborn baby. I wonder, "why me?" I would have loved my baby with all of my heart. I will never have the chance to hold him and to love him as I wanted to and my heart is breaking. I wish that I could find the words to tell my mate how much I loved this baby and even though I was only three months along, my baby was and still is very real to me. He will always have a special place in my heart.
In Loving Memory ~ David Wesley Francis ~
born and died December 8,1989
7 ounces and 12" long
David Wesley Francis Story
Charlotte Garrett and one sibling miscarried at 4 mos.
brothers Corey and Braden Garrett ages 4 and 5
bicornuate uterus/placental demise
In Loving Memory ~ Gabriel Russell Scruggs
June 1, 1996-February 26, 1997
8lbs 1ozs 20 1/4 inches
Loving Family ~ Katrina and Chad Scruggs and
sister Leah Marie Scruggs
Gabriel's Special Life
Medulloblastoma (brain tumor, cancer)
In Loving Memory ~ Ethan Tanner Bishop ~
Sept. 24, 1998-Oct. 8, 1998
8 lbs, 2ozs 22 in. long
Brian Bishop & Sara Gulch and Hayley 6 yrs.
congenital heart defect
In Loving Memory ~ Jordan Grace ~
January 22, 1997
3 lbs. 7 oz. 17 in.
Brett & Melissa and brother Logan Michael- born May 27, 1998
Jordan's Special Life
Placental Abruption at 32 1/2 weeks gestation
In Loving Memory ~ Darrell Keith and Melody Joy
1962 and 1963
Loving Family Glenn and Jo Ann Taylor
Stewert Austin & Phillip Mark
miscarriage due to toxemia
In Loving Memory ~ Nathan Gerald Fuller
July 4, 1993/ July 4, 1993
8 pounds 9 oz 19 1/2 inches
Loving Family ~ Robbi & Gerald Fuller
Brother Brandon, who loves and misses you,
Johnathan, born Sept 3, 1994,
and baby sister, Jordan born July 22,1998
Nathan Gerald Fuller's Special Life
born still due to liver anomaly
In Loving Memory ~ Carlee Jo Llewellyn
October 11, 1998
7 pounds, 10 ounces
Marcy and Robert Llewellyn
Carlee Jo's Special Life
Umbilical cord true knot and
Redudant cord & Cord Entanglement
In Loving Memory ~ Heather Michelle Myers ~
December 3, 1986
10 lbs 13-1/2 oz. 22" long
Loving Parents ~ Michael and Lisa Myers
Siblings ~ Jared Michael (10-21-88) & Mikaela Ann (09-30-96)
Webpage
Read Heather's Story
Post maturity and undiagnosed pre-eclampsia
In Loving Memory ~ Ryan Alexander Curry
October 25 1998 25 1/2 wks
1 lb 12.5 oz 12 inches
Jeff & Tammy Curry and Derek Shane Curry (6-10-94)
Hydrops?
Our Angel was Born to Heaven on October 25, 1998. We were only 25 1/2 weeks pregnant with him when the Angels came to take him home to be with Jesus. His big brother, mommy and daddy miss him so much. May God Bless each of you. Thank you for this page, it really is special. If any one wants to share stories or encouragement our address is
1504 Rockhoues Fork
Hatfield, Ky 41514
In Loving Memory ~ Kevin Stanely Fligg ~
May 27, 1997
Loving Parents: Becky and Dennis Fligg Sister: Felicia Fligg
cord accident
In Loving Memory of ~ Adam ~
7/28/98
2lbs. 2oz. 15 inches
Loving Parents ~ Kristin & Francisco
Adam's Little Life
Cytomegalovirus (Congenital virus)
In Loving Memory of ~ Nicholas Michael Brucher ~
10-15-98
5lbs 9oz 191/4"long
Loving Family: Dawn & Greg Brucher ~ Sarah & Katie
Read Nicholas's Story
Congential Diaphragmatic Hernia
In Loving Memory of ~ Riley James Geenty ~
27 August 1998 ~ 410gms
Fond Parents ~ Judi and Brendan Geenty
Living Siblings ~ Acacia and Cayleb
Riley James Special Life
Virus in pregnancy (Stillborn)I have 2 children living and an angel in heaven, Riley (Stillborn). I have dedicated my home page to them and love sharing it with people....It's really helpful and important to me that I can acknowledge Riley's birth......and I have found that this is the best way for me. Please stop by and take a look......Hugs to everyone! Judi
In Loving Memory of ~ Johanna LeAnn Edgar ~
2/23/96
Blighted Ovum
~ and ~
Tristian David Worley
12/9/97 Molar Pregnancy EMAIL
Johanna LeAnn & Tristian David Story
In Loving Memory of ~ Sharon Grace ~
May 27 1988/20 weeks gestation
Fond Parents ~ Ed & Dallas Manicom
Adoring Siblings ~ Michael & David
and her little sister Rachel born 14 months later
Sharon Garce's Story
Stillborn/Cord wrapped tightly around her neck 3 times!
In Loving Memory of ~ Noelle Kroll ~
June 3,1997
13 oz
Adoring Mother ~ Donna Morrison
uterine infection
In Loving Memory of ~ Max ~
12/18/97
8 lbs
Loving Parents ~ Maria & Ricardo Tapie
Adoring Siblings ~ Lorena & Marco
unknown - possible cord accident
Sweet Max was only with us 9 months. He was due on Christmas Day, 1997 but one week before that, he left this earth and our hearts died with him.
In Loving Memory of ~ Rasmus Åström ~
Birth: 1998-01-09, death: 1998-04-29
6 pounds, 20 inches
Loving Parents ~Anneli & Lars-Ove Åström
Fond Siblings ~ Dennis, Pontus, Jimmy & Jennifer Åström
Rasmus Special Life
SIDS
Our little angel Rasmus was the most happy little preciouse baby that I have had ! He was always happy and never ill. The morning I found him in his bed and he didn´t breath I was chocked ! He was so healthy compared to the other children, so I would never have thought that anything could happen. SIDS is hard to take since it has no reason ! Our life has to go on without Rasmus with us here on earth , since we have his siblings left ! They miss their brother as much as we miss our son. You can never stop missing your little baby, only learn to live with the pain!
In Loving Memory of ~ Dean Banks ~
08 October 1998
8lb 1 oz 52 cm
Poem to Dean
A note from Dad
Susan & Robert Banks
Stillborn
In Loving Memory of ~ Michelle Park Haines ~
11-26-95
Jeffrey&Sheila Haines, Nicole Elizabeth 5 and Kendall Taylor 18mos
Michelle's Special Life
blood vessels supplying placenta were blocked with calcium deposits
In Loving Memory of ~ William "Bryan" ~
June 3, 1998
8 pounds 1oz.
Loving Family ~ William and Shannon Bishop
and sibling due 5/31/99
William Bryan's Special Life
Unknown
I have never seen a child as beautiful as my Bryan, So perfect and angelic in every way. I knew you so well. You are my very special little boy who loved Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville." You have taught me so much about life and what it really means. You have provided me with so many memories that will never leave me. I love you my precious baby.
In Loving Memory of
~ Gunnar Hosia & River Esparza Dougherty ~
April 27, 1998 - April 21-25?, 1998
4 lbs 1 oz. 18 1/2 inches; 4 lbs 15 ozs 19 1/2 inches long
Loving Familmy ~ Tim and Nicole Dougherty and
Timothy Michael 3 1/2 years; Jessa Denyse 2 years old
Gunnar & River's Life
A Short Story
Born Asleep - due to Placental Infarction
In Loving Memory of ~ Brandon Scott Pratley ~
November 6, 1993 ~ 1lb 2 oz/ 11 inches long
Loving Parents ~ Heyde and Eric Pratley
congenital heart defect
In Loving Memory of ~ Heather Brianna Clark ~
June 9th, 1998
Loving Parents ~ Tim and Teresa Clark
Brother & Sister ~ William and Lauren
Heather Brianna's Special Life
Miscarraige (fetal demise)
I love you my sweet Heather. We will be waiting for the day that we can meet you in Heaven.. Stay sweet my Angel..
In Loving Memory of ~ Patrick James Gannon ~
4.15.98 ~ 1 pound 7 ounces/ 12.5 inches long
Loving Family ~ Gene and Cindy Gannon & Twins, miscarried 12.31.94
Patrick's Special Life
Stillbirth - complications of Incompetent Cervix
Patrick was a very much wanted and loved little baby - it devastated my life when I heard those words: "I'm sorry - the baby has died". Never in my wildest nightmares did I ever expect to hear that. He was perfect in every way - and I never wanted to let him go. I would like everyone to know that just because my son didn't take a breath from our world, get to open his eyes and see the love shining from his parents, or be comforted when he cried does NOT mean that he didn't live or mean anything. He lived inside me for as long as I could hold him and he meant the world to me. I miss him so terribly and although the good days are getting more frequent there is not a day that goes by that I still don't feel the pain and cry the tears. I love you so much, Patrick, never forget that baby. Momma would give up anything to be able to hold you one more time.
In Loving Memory of ~ Kyle Louis Rose
January 27, 1997-October 4, 1998
7lbs 3ozs, 21 inches
brain infection
and
Julea Michelle Renee Rose
October 21, 1998-October 23, 1998
3lbs 9ozs 19 inches
brain abnormalities
Loving Mother ~ Elizabeth Rose
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