Stillborn baby T&P needed

[Shaunsmom]

My cousin was due on 4/29. Baby had been growing fine and there were no abnormalities thus far in the pregnancy.

She noticed some movement on Saturday and none on Sunday/Monday. Not thinking anything about it...she didn't think anything about it or think it was abnormal. Her and her hubby told his mom (who is a nurse) about the lack of movement and she said to get my cousin to the hospital ASAP.

Her husband took her in last night to the hospital after realizing she should get checked out. Baby was gone already.

They had the baby's room all ready for her. Clothes til the baby was fitting in 3-6 month sizes, her fancy bottles that she wanted (Born Free), boxes of diapers from Sam's (with no receipts, darn it), crib, changing table, bouncers, swing, Jumperoo, everything.

This was the home stretch before the baby was due to be born in 3 weeks. Now, instead of a live birth...she has to deliver her baby, knowing that the baby is stillborn.

What a sad day today is. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

[HammBugga]

That is terrible, I am so sorry for them :(

[jessiehannan]

I will be thinking of them. :(

[JulieBaby]

They will be in my thoughts in prayers.

[whitnessforhim]

I will keep them in my prayers! May they find peace somehow in this terrible time.

[JudyJudyJudy]

I am so sorry. :(

[3girls2luv]

I am so sorry :( poor little angel I will them in my T&P.

[Pamire]

I am so sorry.

[Nipple_nectar]

What a terrible tragedy, there is no greater pain than losing your child~ I am sure of that:(

[Jane73]

I am so sorry. That is terrible. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. :(

[ammtimes3]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you go though the difficult time. May you all find the peace and strength to get through the days and weeks to come.

[KatieLou]

I am so sorry. My prayers are with them.

[Bohemian]

I am so sorry. :( My thoughts are with them.

[TheLorax]

I am so sorry, what a terrible tragedy to endure.

[RedMamaBear]

What a sad, sad day. I'm so very sorry to hear of it. My thoughts to the family. :(

[rock__]

I'm so sorry. No woman should ever have to lose her baby. My heart goes out to her.

[alejorge]

I am so sorry for their loss. I will keep them in my thoughts.

[Sams3Boys]

I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers for your families.

[Crabbie]

:(

[Amberry]

How devestating, that is among my worst fears. My heart breaks for them. They will be in my prayers.

[Wildf1ower]

:( I am so sorry!!

[lailasmilkbar2]

:( Sending them love and strength.

[Shaunsmom]

Update- placental abruption (with a blood clot in the cord) was the cause for the baby being born still.

She was born today weighing 7lb 9oz and was 18 inches long.

Family and close friends were up at the hospital this evening. We got to hold her for as long as we were comfortable doing so. Man, I feel so bad for my cousin and her family:(

The precious angel had 10 fingers, 10 toes, had a headful of dark brown hair and looked like a mini-me of their last child. She was so beautiful.

There was a local professional photographer that came in and took free pictures of the baby and my cousin's immediate family. It's so sad...you would think that a baby's birth day is always joyous and now I know that to definitely not be true.

My cousin said that having a baby born still was the worst thing that happened to her and that her heart is broken...I've been crying all day long.

The funeral planning is next. I know that the hospital will allow mama and daddy all the time that they need with the baby (or until decomp. sets in). I'm guessing the funeral will be Thur or Fri...it's just so sad.


ETA- There was no blood loss from mom (before delivery) with the placental abruption. She had chronic low back pain for the last 6-8 weeks but that was her only symptom.

[Camille]

:( T&P being sent.

[jodyvo]

I am so sorry for thier loss!!!!! Hac=ving a child born still is one on the worst things that could ever happen. It sounds like they were able to spend time and have picture done which is very important. All the mementos they can get is all they will ever have.
You are wonderful for being thier for them.
Never forget her and always let them talk her. Those are 2 of the best things you can do for them.
Thier hearts are broken but all things broken will heal with time. A piece of thier heart will always be with thier daughter.
I am so sorry again :( :(

[Bellaelle]

I am so sorry. I cannot imagine their grief. It is just not right for a child to die before the parents. )=

[Scissors]

I'm so sorry for your families loss. I agree with jodyvo about talking about the baby. But mostly let them lead the way they want to appoach it. Again i'm so sorry no parent should have to bury their baby.

[babyapplejack]

I am so sorry (((hugs))) I am sitting here in tears after reading this and the update. No family should ever have to go through this. Just so sad and heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...