It seems like it's the week of bad news . My brother in laws Sister and her hubby lost their baby today... Archer, who was 5 1/2 months old, was at his first day of day care and he stopped breathing. They rushed him to hospital, but he didn't make it. I just can't comprehend how they must be feeling right now... So, my sister, her hubby and the kids have dropped everything and driven up to Echuca to be with them, along with the family. Life can just be so cruel sometimes. They tried so hard to get pregnant, and now they loose their little fella... I do believe that everything happens for a reason, but I just don't get this... It's just horible to think about it... He was getting christened next weekend too... I just don't know what to say... I feel really drained... okay, that's all from me now... I just needed to share... Thanks.

Edited April 3, 200817 yr by maesie

It seems like it's the week of bad news . My brother in laws Sister and her hubby lost their baby today... Archer, who was 8 months old, was at his first day of day care and he stopped breathing. They rushed him to hospital, but he didn't make it. I just can't comprehend how they must be feeling right now... So, my sister, her hubby and the kids have dropped everything and driven up to Echuca to be with them, along with the family. Life can just be so cruel sometimes. They tried so hard to get pregnant, and now they loose their little fella... I do believe that everything happens for a reason, but I just don't get this... It's just horible to think about it... He was getting christened next weekend too... I just don't know what to say... I feel really drained... okay, that's all from me now... I just needed to share... Thanks.

Terrible News , when it comes to kids being sick or leaving us I fall apart . Sorry .

I'm so sorry

I couldn't imagine being without either of my children!!!

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((((((HUGS))))))) for you and your family

Thanks Liv and Lonebudgie... I didn't even get to meet him (they live in Echuca and they haven't been down since he was born)... I just feel soooooooo sad and keep just wondering why??? My sister has two kids... one nearly 3, and one 1 1/2 mths older than Archer. It's so close to home... Our children are not meant to go before us...(Oh, and he was only 6 1/2 months, not 8 mths old)

What absolutely gut wrenching news. Too much for anyone to bear I would think...and the first day of daycare too. Most likely just "one of those things" but it would be devastating to go through. Send all our hugs and wishes from this forum, wont you ......

Very difficult to cope with for everyone involved, including the day care workers who no doubt feel a great sense of guilt. You are right, babies and children should outlive their parents and its very very devastating when they dont. I hope you can all recover from this, though I dont know how. You have my sympathy, we're all thinking of you. May little Archer

I just dont know what to say - how devasted you and your family must be. It must be so terribly hard to comprehend right now. Just know that we are all thinking of everyone involved and we send our deepest sympathy to you.

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. We just had our Pastor around (my parents are quite religious), and found some comfort in his words. However, 5 mins before he arrived, we had a phone call to say that my Grandpa (he's 88) has an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. It's 6.5cm. They operate when it's over 5cm, but because of his age, they have to be carefull. I'm not sure what they're going to do yet. It could stay there for 10 more years and nothing may happen, or it could burst and he could die tomorrow. Too much to deal at the moment . Thank you again for your wishes and thoughts...

Oh maesie, I'm so very sorry! My hearfelt condolences to you and your family, you are all in my my thoughts. Sending much love your way.

 

May little Archer and I hope all goes well with your grandpa.

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. We just had our Pastor around (my parents are quite religious), and found some comfort in his words. However, 5 mins before he arrived, we had a phone call to say that my Grandpa (he's 88) has an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. It's 6.5cm. They operate when it's over 5cm, but because of his age, they have to be carefull. I'm not sure what they're going to do yet. It could stay there for 10 more years and nothing may happen, or it could burst and he could die tomorrow. Too much to deal at the moment . Thank you again for your wishes and thoughts...

Oh Maesie, your day keeps getting worse! I just hope you can find some comfort in knowing that all of us here are sending our love and sincere condolences, we are all feeling for you and your family.

Thanks all. The support, thoughts and warm wishes from everyone here is very comforting

OMG!!! That is terrible news!!! my heart goes out to you and your familt for the loss of the child and my best wishes for your grandpa xxxx

I am so sorry I can't even imagine. We will keep them in our prsyers.

i am so sorry to hear about Archer and your grandfather, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

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I'm very sorry to hear what you and your family is going through.

((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))

your whole family are in my prayers and thoughts

That is just too sad to hear about Archer, and now that your grandfather requires surgery for his aneurysm, may all go well. Hugs to you and your family at this difficult time.

Thanks everyone. We didn't even know him, but it's still very hard to understand why? His family is understandably devestated, unconsolable and unable to deal with it. I feel so sorry for them...

 

My Grandpa is physically okay, so we just have to wait to see what the Dr's say re surgery or leaving it?! His family has a german background, they're very stubborn, he's lived his whole life on the farm and won't give up without a fight. I have faith that he will be okay. I'll keep you all updated on both him and Archer's poor family...

 

Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts. maesie xxx

Oh Maesie... that is devastating news. I'm so so sorry :) I can't even imagine...

My heart and thoughts are with you and your family. Best wishes for your grandfather. *HUGS*

Thanks everyone xxx

 

We've had no news on my Grandpa, and no news is good news... Below is a photo of my nephew with him last weekend. It's so cute!

 

 

An update on Archer's family. My sister, her hubby and the kids came back today and we spent the evening with them. It was very hard. I didn't think I had any tears left! Archer's funeral is on Mon. My nephew (nearly 3) is staying home with Mum and Dad (his grandparents) and I'm going with my sister, her hubby and their baby (9mths). I'll be looking after her whilst they're at the funeral/wake etc... She' quite a hard baby, very much a mummies girl and will prob scream for hours... but I know she'll be okay and just upset and she'll tire herself out eventually. I'll be back Tues morn. It will be a very hard few days... but I would do anything to help my family out, and this is what they need. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers xxx

Again complete hugs and prayers through this difficult time. I can't even imagine the pain they are going through at this point but I know with my 2 children I would feel like I died too if something happened to one of them.

i will be thinking of you on monday and pray that the baby is settle for you. my 4 year old went to preschool yesterday and i could not imagine how i would cope if something happened to him when i was not with him.

(((((hugs)))))

you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts, during this period of grief

l also pray that you do not have a hard time with the baby and that she will rest for you.

Thinking of you and your family Maesie, and if you ever need to chat, you know where i am xxxx

Thanks everyone xxx

 

We've had no news on my Grandpa, and no news is good news... Below is a photo of my nephew with him last weekend. It's so cute!

 

 

An update on Archer's family. My sister, her hubby and the kids came back today and we spent the evening with them. It was very hard. I didn't think I had any tears left! Archer's funeral is on Mon. My nephew (nearly 3) is staying home with Mum and Dad (his grandparents) and I'm going with my sister, her hubby and their baby (9mths). I'll be looking after her whilst they're at the funeral/wake etc... She' quite a hard baby, very much a mummies girl and will prob scream for hours... but I know she'll be okay and just upset and she'll tire herself out eventually. I'll be back Tues morn. It will be a very hard few days... but I would do anything to help my family out, and this is what they need. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers xxx

 

That's good news about your grandpa. That is a very beautiful photo, the black and white just makes it.

 

Biggest hugs for you and your family maesie :angel1: , we are all here for you .

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts. We had a call from my grandpa today. He has to make an appointment with a specialist in Ballarat, so until then, it's wait and see. He seems quite positive though. Being 88, he is very much of the belief that he has had a good long life and that when it's his time, so be it. He's such a lovely old man!

 

On sader news, Archer's funeral is tomorrow. I'll be off to babysit my niece whilst my sis and bro in law are there. I won't be back until Tuesday.

 

Thanks again EVERYONE!!! xxx