Not really sure where to start, firstly I just want to thank you all for your support. My friend went into labour yesterday morning and birthed her little boy naturally which is what she wanted. Her husband was just so supportive and encouraging her the whole way, I know she will be ok. Her midwife was fabulous and knew her wishes, I couldn't praise her enough. From the time I arrived she birthed in 1 1/2 hrs, she had spent 4hrs at home in labour with her DH. Although it was very emotional there was such a peacefulness in the room, once bubs was born he was put on mums chest straight away and dad cut the cord. Not hearing your baby's cries is just heartbreaking. Seeing the emotional pain in my friends eyes was the hardest thing ever. I left soon afterwards as family were coming in to say their goodbyes.
When I saw her little angel, I say Emmanuel, there was such a resemblance I don't understand. He had exactly the same T13 features as Emmanuel and the very dark skin. For me initially I was finding it a bit upsetting but today I feel like it was my special little boy who was with me there yesterday who gave me the strength to go through it all over again and I just love him ever more for that.
Thanks for reading.
I have been following the other thread and just wanted to say you are the most amazing, strong & caring person to be able to provide the support you have, after everything you have been through
RIP little angel
Last edited by ~Phoenix~; March 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 AM.
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RIP sweet little angel boy fly free with your new little friend Emmanuel
You are a pillar of strength Dianne , to find the courage to be with this woman and her husaband and support them through a very difficult and emotional time, just don't forget about yourself
Bubs is yet to be named, they wanted to wait to see him before choosing his name. Feeling much better today thanks, I am so glad I was at the birth, for me personally it has been such a healing. I know now I have fulfilled a purpose that my Emmanuel has given me. I just feel so sad for mum and dad.
Fly free little man.
Dianne - thankyou for sharing such an beautiful but heartbreaking experience. I was honoured to read about your darling Emmanuel and your friends little bub. You have given your friend the most amazing and generous gift, and in return, without knowing it her family gave you one back. I hope that if I am ever in a similar situation I will have the strength and grace to give so willingly. Go gently.
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, to find the courage to be with this woman and her husaband and support them through a very difficult and emotional time, just don't forget about yourself 
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