| Location | Motherwell |
| Age | 11 days |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/2006 |
| Date of Death | 17/10/2006 |
| Visitors | 8,169 since 30/12/2006 |
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Emily was born on 6th October 2006. It had been a very eventful pregnancy, with episodes of
bleeding, a low placenta and then pre-eclampsia. These complications eventually led to placental
abruption and Emily was born by emergency cesarian section at just over 25 weeks gestation. Her
apgar scores at birth were good as I had been given steroids to develop her lungs only a week
earlier!
For the first week of her life, Emily fought well. We became more involved with her care, changing
her nappies, tube feeding her and everyday they would increase the volume of breastmilk given to
her.
Emily had some special people visiting her, including grandparents, aunties, uncles and special
friends, she would always be kicking and wriggling, entertaining her crowd!
When Emily had been born, they had found an open duct in her heart which is very common in premature
babies, they started her on medication to rectify this when she was 7 days old as she seemed to be
getting stronger. This is where things started to go wrong.
Emily developed septicaemia from the site in her umbilical cord where her lines were going in. Her
kidney's began to fail and she became very oedemic. She eventually was so swollen that she couldnt
move and because her kidney's were not excreting, the level of potassium in her body was dangerously
high, they suspected that this would result in cardiac arrest and immediate death.
They asked us if we wanted to have Emily baptised but we knew that God would take her straight to
Heaven regardless of whether or not she was baptised. We have a close relationship with our minister
so asked him to come and pray over Emily. One of the neonatal nurses was also a Christian and she
too took time to pray over Emily as did our friend.
Around 1.30am on 17th October, the hospital phoned to say that Emily's heart had stopped beating
twice already and that if we wanted to go to the unit we could. I didn't want to go, partly because
I thought she would pull through, partly because I had not slept for days and partly because I
didn't want to admit reality.
We did go up and were taken aside a little while later. We had noticed a few days earlier that Emily
had been having seizures constantly, from my experience with children with epilepsy I knew that this
was not good news. The consultant explained that Emily was not going to make it. Her brain had been
severely damaged by the seizure activity and her lungs had collapsed. She had effectively tried to
die three times already and bringing her back each time was serving no purpose other than giving us
more time with her. We agreed that should she stop fighting again, we would let her go.
Over the next few hours, Emily's condition deteriorated, she was in a constant state of seizure and
her body temperature was dropping. We knew that she was leaving us. Again, we were taken aside and
it was explained that Emily was only with us because the ventilator was keeping her lungs open. We
eventually had to agree with the recommendation that her machines be turned off and she be allowed
to die in my arms, rather than in an incubator surrounded by medical staff.
We watched as they took out her morphine line, her diazepam line etc etc. I then took her into my
arms and held her tight. Colin and I told her how much we loved her and watched as they took out her
ventilation tube, finally we could see her beautiful mouth, however it also meant watching her take
her last breaths. A few minutes later she left us.
Although Emily's life was far too short, the impact she made was amazing. We have raised over £2000
for Tommy's in memory of Emily and many people have been encouraged in their Christian faith because
of her.
We are so blessed to have been chosen to be her parents and only wish she could have stayed with us
longer.
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I found a penny today
laying on the ground.
But its not just a penny
this little coin I found.
Pennies come from heaven
that's what my dad told me.
He said angels toss them down
to show their love for thee.
He said when an Angel misses you,
they toss a penny down.
Sometimes just to cheer you up
too make a smile out of a frown.
So, don't pass by that penny
when you're feeling blue.
It may be a penny from Heaven
that an angel tossed to you.
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Im a Precious little Angel
I grew my wings 2 soon
To Fly Up To a Magical Garden
Thats up beside the Moon
It has lots of other little Angel's
Some even look like me
They sit upon their bright stars at night
And twinkle for mummy to see
When its time to go to sleep
We snuggle up nice & tight
The bigger Angels, they tuck us all in
Then its time for us to say Goodnight x x x x
Angel Babies
Angel babies up above,
Look down on earth
With warmth and love.
When you look up at the night sky
You will see them shining for you and I.
Their wings will twinkle
In the moon's glow,
They are there to keep us all safe, you know.
Dear little Angels so perfect and true
When the time comes
They'll be waiting for you.
Call their names softly,
hold them with care,
Just whisper I love you
They will always be there.
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~~ Angel In My Pocket ~~
I am a tiny angel
I'm smaller than your thumb
I live in peoples pockets
That's where I have my fun
I don't suppose you've seen me
I'm too tiny to detect
Though i'm with you all the time
I doubt we've ever met
Before I was an angel...
I was a fairy in a flower
God himself hand picked me
And gave me angel power
Now god has many angels
That he trains in angel pools
We become his eyes and ears and hands
We become his special tools
And because god is so busy
With way too much to do
He said that my assignment
Is to keep close watch on you
When he tucked me in your pocket
He blessed you with angel care
Then told me to never leave you
And I vowed always to be there
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For Emily on the day she should have met her baby sister
Hey Sweetie,
Mummy will be at the hospital now I should think. They like to start early :-)
Watch over her and your new baby sister??? I know these next days will be so hard as they'll be thinking so much of you, their first born, whilst meeting your baby sister. I know she's worried and I know she's missing you dearly....
Always in everyones thoughts, sweet Emily!!
With love and angel kisses
Charlie and family x x x x
Not long now till your sister arrives, she has a little present for you and we've got a little teddy that belonged to you to give to her.
We'll be telling her all about you and how brave you were.
xxx
Thinking of you always
Sweet Baby Girl...
Thinking of you tonight. Its nearly time for Mummy to meet your baby sister and I think she must be so worried about it all. You're in our thoughts and prayers all the time. Watch over Mummy and Daddy?!? They miss you so much I know.
Sweet Dreams precious baby girl x x x x
You make your family very proud
You are a princess of the sky
Lighting star lanterns very high
Heaven calls the special girls and boys
to paint rainbows and make cloud toys
The shapes they form were made by you
and all the other angels called early too
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
This Tribute Is For Friday Got Busy Day Tomorrow
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me
Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this tribute be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
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