| Location | Motherwell |
| Age | 11 days |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/2006 |
| Date of Death | 17/10/2006 |
| Visitors | 8,170 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.
For Emily and her Mum
In a baby's castle just beyond my eye
My baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy
Who am I to wish her back into this world of strife?
No, play on my baby, you have eternal life
When all around is silent and sleep forsakes my eyes
I'll hear her tiny footsteps come running at my side
Her little hand caresses me so tenderly and sweet
I'll breathe a little prayer and close my eyes and embrace her in my sleep
Now I have a treasure I rate above all other
I have known true glory - I am still her mother.
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Rest well little Emily....and may God Bless your family
Lots of Love
Heidi xx
For Emily x
Sorry To Hear About Emily x
She Was Beautiful Just Looking At The Pictures
God Bless Emily
Hannah x
god bless little emily alice weir and liane + colin
I was so happy when a friend of mine and liane's told me liane was pregnant I was so happy but then our friend had told me about emily I felt so sad for her.
to all the family
may peace bring to all of dear emily's family and please lord take extra special care of little emily
may the lord be with you
God Bless emily
God bless little emily, May you have peace I hope that you and Alysha have met in the little nursery in heaven,..Look after your mummy xxxx Rest in Peace sweet angel
For little Emily x
little one tip toe softly from cloud to cloud
you make us all so very proud
you are a princess of the sky
lighting up the star laterns very high
Heaven only calls those special girls and boys
to paint the rainbows and make cloud toys
the shapes they form, where made by you
and all the angels called early too
god bless you little princess xxx
My Mum is a Survivor
My Mum is a survivor
My Mum is a survivor, or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying when all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake at night and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her to help her understand.
But like the sands upon the beach that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mum, who thinks of me each day.
She wears a smile for others... A smile of disguise.
But through heaven's open door I see tears flowing from her eyes.
My mum tries to cope with my death, to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her, knows it's her way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving mum through heaven's open door...
I try to tell her Angels protect me forevermore.
I know that doesn't help her...or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, talk to her...and show her that you care.
For no matter what she says...No matter what she feels.
My surviving mum has a broken heart that time won't ever heal.
God bless you little Emily.
You truly are a little angel and your parents are an inspiration to us all.
Watch over your Mummy and Daddy and take good care of them.
xx
Still Thinking of you
Emily I still think of you lots and often take a peak at your pictures, you will allways hold a special place in my heart even though I never met you or your special mummy and daddy.
It's fast approcahing your due date and I know your mummy and daddy will find it hard so make sure you keep your eye on them from up above.
You have touhed so many peoples hearts you truely are an angel.
Lots of love Jo x x x
...with love...
Now at peace and safe in the arms of Jesus. You will be in our hearts and minds forever. Thank you to your mummy and daddy for giving us the opportunity to share their special memories – it’s a privilege.
Thinking of you every day Emily…with lots of love and cuddles from Yvonne xoxox
God's plan is perfect
But at times we don't quite know,
Why some things happen
And the people we love we must let go?
Your life has so much meaning
Although you were so small,
For many men and women
Their faith you've made grow tall.
We don't know why He took You,
Can't begin to understand.
All we know is you are safe,
Resting in His hand.
I thank God that you're with Him,
Although we miss you here.
One day soon we'l see you though
And won't shed another tear.
So rest now little one
And know how big a part,
You mean to me - and always will
You live within my heart.
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