So sad, I think of all mothers who have lost a child. x
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Maw, what a beautiful post - a lovely tribute to your son and all your family. Hugs and 
xxx
Maw this time is bittersweet for me also my firstborn daughter would have 39 on 15th september and died on 3rd November,many years pass but you never forget do you
- I admire your outlook Maw and send hugs for your loss.
From me some and know that my thoughts are with you xx
Maw I can only imagine how awful that was.
Our 2nd GS was born with congenital heart problems five years ago but fortunately surved after two operations in the first months of life.
Thank God for the progress of medical science since your very sad loss x
Maw, hugs from me too!
I had a missed abortion of a baby who would have been born in October 1978 and I wonder how our family would have been if he/she had survived. That was our 4th - would we have stopped then or still gone on to have two more - who knows? And, you've made me realise why I'm feeling a bit 'down'.
44 years ago today I went into Queen Mary’s, Roehampton to have our first baby.We were thrilled at the arrival of our little boy but devastated when he was diagnosed with congenital heart problems and died a little over 3 weeks later.
I treasure the happy memories of the early days despite our grief, and it brought home to me the fragility of the miracle of life.
If life had been otherwise we probably would not have had our three lovely daughters, their wonderful husbands and four amazing grandchildren I would lie down in front of a bus for.
But today I will shed a tear not just for us, but for all parents who went home without a baby, or whose hopes and expectations have been dashed, I will allow myself to reminisce but most of all be grateful for how life has turned out.
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