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| Date of Birth | 3/2008 |
| Date of Death | 3/2008 |
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Savannah Katherine Richards
Born sleeping 27th March, 2008
at 40weeks 2 days
Our beloved, much longed for daughter was born sleeping due to a knot in the umbilical cord.
Savannah, we were so thrilled when we found out we were going to be your Mummy and Daddy. From the
first time we saw you on your first scan, at seven weeks, you were our little baby, and we started
making plans for the wonderful future we'd all have together.
When we sent a copy of the scan to your grandparents, we said you looked like a little jelly bean.
That soon became your nickname, especially from your granddad, who would say "Take care of
Jelly Bean" when we'd say goodbye on the phone.
At your 12 week scan, you were waving your tiny little newly developed arms and legs. You were so
active, even then-our little acrobat. We were certain you were waving 'hello' to us. Your
Daddy leaned over to see you more closely on the screen, and said " Wow...that's a child
!!" From then on, he called you 'Little One'. We were both amazed at how perfect you
were, so tiny and perfectly formed, and already quite busy in your little 'swimming pool'
world!
We started collecting little things we thought you'd like to play with one day, and little
clothes, for a boy or a girl, as we weren't sure what you were going to be yet. Your Daddy
bought you some lovely toys and games for when you were older-we'll always cherish them, as
they were bought with so much love, especially for you.
At your 20 week scan, we were surprised by how much you'd grown. We couldn't resist asking
if you were a boy or a girl, and that's when we found out you were going to be our little
daughter. The sonographer commented "She's a happy little soul", because you really
did look happy (if that's possible to actually see on a scan, we think it is !) and were,
again, busy and active. We were practically walking on air after that scan, it was such a happy day.
Suddenly your nursery began to turn very pink!! Humphrey's Corner dresses and softies
everywhere! We had so much fun planning for you, and dreaming about your future-all the Christmases,
birthdays, Easter's, a lifetime of fun for all of us, and especially for you, our sweet girl.
I read and sang and talked to you alot, but not nearly as much as I now wish I had. I thought
you'd have a whole childhood of being read to, sung to, and cuddled... and a lifetime of
hearing your Mummy's and Daddy's voices (and of us hearing yours).
Soon it was time for antenatal classes, and your Daddy took lots of notes about all the things
we'd need to learn about giving birth, taking care of you, etc. He kept them all in a little
notebook which we'll always treasure.
There were times when I didn't feel you kicking as much as before, and, being a nervous first
time mum, I'd go straight to the hospital to have you checked out. At that point, you'd
usually wake up from your nap, and start kicking and moving as soon as I was hooked up to the CTG
machine. You must have known your Mummy needed reassuring... it was as if you were saying "Here
I am, Mum, I'm fine!". Your heart rate was always perfect.
Eventually, after a long winter (spent modelling maternity clothes in front of the Christmas tree,
reading parenting magazines, feeling all those lovely kicks, and watching 'our' bump
expanding more and more each day) it was early spring, and you were nearly ready to be born.
You were doing so well, sweet baby girl. All those lovely kicks, my bump changing shape-you kept
your daddy and me entertained for hours with those lovely kicks and movements. We felt so close to
you, as if we knew you already (and we did, and you knew us, through our voices, and the love we
had, and will always and forever have, for you).
Savannah, the 26th of March was the saddest day of your Daddy's and my life. When I woke up
that morning, I wasn't feeling those lovely kicks anymore. I'd just felt them before going
to bed.
We went straight to the hospital to have you checked out, but there was no reassurance this time...
you weren't taking a nap. We were taken to a scan room, and, on the same type of scanner
we'd seen you moving on as you grew throughout your life in Mummy's tum, we heard the
unbelievable words that confirmed our worst fears...your strong little heartbeat had gone.
The next day, on March 27th, a few days after Easter, and only two days past your due date, you were
born. It was then that the midwife saw there was a knot in your umbilical cord, the same cord that
had nurtured and given you life through the last nine months. We'll never understand how
things could have gone so hopelessly wrong when you were doing so well, and were just getting ready
to be born.
You were the most beautiful little girl in the world to us. Your Daddy and I took turns holding
you. Your Daddy even cut the cord. He held you and talked to you. He was (and will always be) so, so
proud of you, his 'Little One'. He chose your beautiful name, Savannah.
We got to spend all that day, that night, and part of the next day with you, a time we'll
always cherish. The midwife (who was lovely) took your hand and foot prints, trimmed locks of your
hair (the same colour as your Daddy's), and helped us bathe you. She gave us a little memory
book all about your birth, and took photos of you for us. We dressed you in a pink and white baby
gown which was supposed to be your 'coming home' outfit.
When I was discharged from the hospital, we had to tell you goodbye.
It was the hardest thing your Daddy and I have ever had to do, baby, but we had no choice. We know
your spirit is with us, here in this house, your home for nine wonderful months (it will always be
your home) and in our hearts. But saying goodbye to the other part of you, your perfect, beautiful
little body, your exquisite hands, your long fingers shaped like your Daddy's, your little feet
that I knew so well after feeling them kick for so many months (but only got to look at for a day
and a half) is a pain that will never leave us.
I wish I could have held you longer than I did, my sweet Savannah. I wanted to more than anything,
but you were so,so delicate. I'll hold you in my heart forever.
Your Daddy wrote this in your book of Remembrance:
"To our beautiful little girl, with all the love in the world from a very proud Mummy and
Daddy. We'll love you forever. "
And we will.
Love, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Mummy and Daddy
Thinking of you all...
There are no words... I know.
Your little Savannah is so so beautiful and will be with you always.
Kate x x x
Be Happy for my Sake
Many days have passed now
Since I left your world behind
From so far away I watch you
As you hold me dear inside.
I know how much you miss me
Because I miss you in return
Although you know I’m happy
In your eyes the tears still burn.
I try to give you comfort
From heaven when I pray
The only wish I have
Is that I could take your pain away.
Please know how much I love you
That I am always by your side
You see, I have a purpose here
So open your heart wide.
I want to watch the good things
That will happen in your life
I can’t stand to see you sit there
And repeatedly ask why….
There is nothing that you did wrong
And there is nothing you didn’t say
I know your thoughts and worries
As I walk with you each day.
If you listen really closely
You can hear the words I say to you
You see, I still share my secrets
I tell you everything I do.
I stay strong because I love you
And because I know the day will come
When we’re allowed to be together,
We’ll walk hand in hand into the sun….
Grief is not forever - but love is.
Love never ends.
Sometimes it is not about finding the answers
- but in learning to live with the questions. God bless xx
for your mummy savannah. xxx
We are connected, My child and I,
by an invisible cord, not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord that connects
us 'til birth
This cord can't be seen by any on Earth.
This cord does its work right from the start.
It binds us together, attatched to my heart.
I know that it's there, though no one can see,
The invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed, it can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord man could create,
It withstands the test, can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you are not here with me,
The cord is still there, but no one can see.
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised...I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline, as never before.
I am thankful that God connects us this way,
A mother and child--Death can't take it away!
Beautiful poem x
Fluffy clouds of pink and blue
Where fairytales and dreams come true
Where teddy bears put on a show
In the place where little babies go
Where a choir of angels sing on high
A peaceful, soothing lullaby
And their feathers flutter down like snow
In the place where little babies go
Where the sun is shining everyday
In a heavenly sky that’s never grey
Where love will bloom and always grow
In the place where little babies go
Where bells will ring and hearts they soar
When a mum and dad walk through its door
Then only tears of joy will flow
In the place where little babies go.
so Sorry
Dear Chris and Toby
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I know how much you wantedd this Little One. I know you will miss her as I will miss never seeing her. May God be with you
Your friend
Glo
To the Child in my Heart
Precious, tiny sweet little one
You will always be to me,
So perfect, pure and innocent
As you were meant to be.
We dreamed of you and your life
And all that it would be,
We waited and longed for you
To join our family.
We never had the chance to play
To laugh, to rock, to wriggle
We long to hold you, touch you
And listen to your giggle.
I’ll always be your Mummy
He’ll always be your Dad,
You’ll always be our child
The child that we had.
But now you’re gone and yet you’re there
We’ll sense you everywhere
You are our sorrow and our joy
There’s love in every tear.
Just know our love goes deep and strong
We’ll forget you never,
The child we had but never had
And yet will have forever.
So sorry for the loss of your perfect, beautiful little daughter Savannah. Born still but still born.
A beautiful flower, lent not given,
To bud on earth and bloom in heaven.
Thinking of you and your precious angel-baby. Lots of love and hugs,
Rachel xxxxxx
Dearest Savannah,
I found this beautiful poem that was shared with another angel's mummy, and when I read it I thought of you, and it made me remember that wonderful time we had together, with you in my tummy. I thank the author for writing such beautiful words, and the angel's mummys who've shared it, so others can be comforted by it as well.
A walk to remember...by Kathie Rataj Mayo
I walk to remember
the steps you'll never take.
I carry you with me
as I firmly plant my feet.
Our trek started long ago,
before my belly swelled.
You were a love that grew-
like butterfly wings that beat.
Your gently flutters then became
kicks upon which I would dwell.
And I would talk to you, sweet babe,
about the world you soon would meet.
The sun always shone upon us then-
when you were in my womb.
And I was eager to show you the world
that would have been your home.
How you'd have loved the sun shining-
blue skies without a cloud.
The autumn leaves turning-
the snow falling all around.
The flowers in summer-
would have filled your eyes with smiles.
And the rain that might have fallen
would have caused you great surprise.
You would have travelled far with me-
holding me by the hand,
And I'd have shown you all I could-
more than I can imagine.
You hold my heart tightly now,
as though we're holding hands.
How far we've travelled, little one-
and my life with you has been sweet.
For I carry you in my heart,
as I firmly plant my feet.
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SENDING MILLIONS OF HUGS CHER N JOHN XXXXXXXX
Dear Savannah
I was so excited when your mum & dad told me you were on the way, and I was deeply touched when they asked me to be your Godmother. Although I'm at the other end of the country, I watched and waited for the day I could come and see you. I was much impressed when they told me how active you were, a little personality forming in front of us all.
Believe me, I was impatient about your arrival (your parents don't know this, but I was counting the weeks off!). I imagined what fun we could have together (without your parents killing me for being a bad influence). Among all this emotion I asked myself: Is it possible to fall in love with someone you've never met? ....Then I realised that's exactly what your mum & dad did!
Then came the tragic news. I was amazed. I was shocked. I was saddened. I raged against the unfairness of it for your mum & dad, who are far braver than I.
There isn't a lot more I can put into words, except that you are still very much loved. You will always be your mummy & daddy's little girl, and you will always be my little Goddaughter.
Love, Gina x
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