| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 0 |
| Cause of Death | Still Birth |
| Date of Birth | 25/11/2007 |
| Date of Death | 25/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 6,036 since 20/02/2008 |
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This site is in memory of My beautiful grandson Owen Brooke, who was born sleeping on his grandads
birthday,25th nov 2007.
Owens mummy (my daughter ) Clare ,and daddy, Matthew were so happy when they found out they were
going to have their first baby.
Clare has a pituitary tumour which affects fertility, and they had been trying for quite a while,
not knowing if they would have children or not!
The pregnancy progressed well and babys due date was 26th dec 2007(boxing day) what a christmas
present!!
Wed 21st nov:
We had a baby shower , lots of presents for baby and also some pampering ones for mummy.
thursday 22nd nov:
Clare didnt feel baby move very much which i put down to the fact that she only had 4 wks to go and
wouldnt have as much room to move around.
Friday 23rd nov:
Clare rang me,crying.Baby hadnt moved, she had done all the usual things and and couldnt find the
heartbeat with the doppler ,(which she had done many times before).
Matthew was on his way home from work to go to the hospital with her.
The thing that sticks with me that really hurts, is that she said to me "it will be ok mum wont
it"?God wouldnt let me get this far and then take it away from me?"
I reassured her that it would be fine and baby had probably moved and thats why she couldnt hear the
heartbeat, oh if only that had been the reason.
The next phone call we got was from Clare saying they had lost the baby, and she was to go in on
sunday to deliver .
Clare and Matt came straight here to us and we all cried together.They hadnt wanted to know the sex
until baby was born so at that point we still didnt know it was a boy.
Sunday 25th:
We set off to the hospital, Clare, Matt,Jodie(clares younger sister) and myself.
We were shown to the Snowdrop suite(St James Hospital, Leeds)and the 2 midwives that attended Clare
were wonderful .
After about 4 hrs labour Our beautiful angel Owen was born sleeping.Dark hair rosebud lips,and so
much like his daddy.
It was such a sad time but also a beautiful one.
My youngest daughter has been a tower of strength for both Clare and Matt , and it really brought
them much closer than they already were.
We spent time with Owen ,holding him ,loving him, taking photos, and just soaking up what we could
to remember him by.
Matts family came to meet him too, we all cried but there were smiles as well.
I am so proud of them all, and i know Owen would be proud too to have such a wonderful mummy ,daddy,
and so many aunty,s uncles,cousins and grandparents,that would have loved him so much.
I really Miss my little man, and i think of him every day, and am so grateful to Clare and Matt for
allowing me to witness the birth of an angel.
When Owen has a little brother or sister we will make sure they know all about their big brother,
and how special they are to have their very own,"guardian angel".
In our arms for only hours,In our hearts forever.
We have since found out that Owen grew his wings 2 days before he was born, due to concealed
placental abruption.
Update 28th August 2008
Owen is to have a baby Brother ,due in december, who will be named Jacob Owen.
The music you are listening to is from an album recorded by Owens mummy,called "TOUCHED BY AN
ANGEL", As a lasting tribute to her son, and is being sold to raise money for the stillbirth and
neonatal death society(SANDS).
Please contact me if you are interested in buying the album.
so sorry <3
an angel in the book of life
wrote own our babys birth
and whispered as she closed the book
to BEAUTIFUL for earth
sorry for the loss of you beautiful baby boy my thoughts are with you all at this sad time x x x sleeptight owen hope you found peace
our angels
so sorry for your loss.many years ago my sister lost a baby boy just a bit over an hour from birth.she never got to see or hold him because she became very ill.i remember him like yesterday and you will to as the years go by.our other angel a girl died 18 days after birth just last year.
count our blessings
your story realy touched me , having a little grandson my self to cuddle and love made me realise how lucky i am, my neice also had baby 'elise barton' who sadly was also born asleep hopefully owen and elise will play together in gods garden xxx
so beautiful ...
Claire and Matthew and family you all look so proud in your photos, god bless your little angel who is watching over you all, too precious for earth but perfect for God's holy garden. U'll meet again until that time just look at the stars for Owen is twinkling above you.
Sleep well precious baby boy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
These are my footprints
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints,
Never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint,
For now I have my wings.
These tiny footprints were meant,
For other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
In the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel's tears,
Of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
In each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you
if you just give me a chance.
You will see my tiny footprints
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints
Are found on mummy's heart.
'Cause even though I'm gone now
we’ll NEVER truly part.
so sorry
so sorry for the loss of your beautiful granson my heart goes out to you all such a beautiful baby boy
i know how you are feeling my baby boy lachlan was born sleeping on the 20th june 2007 i was 32 weeks into my pregnancy and lachlan was my first child to loose a child is the worst pain anyone can ever go through
my sympathy to you all
fly hi sweet angel watch over your mummy and familyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I\'m So Sorry
Dear Claire and matthew, My heart broke into a million pieces for you when i read that you had lost your precious baby boy, i cant know how you must feel as i know you were always doubtful that you would ever have children. I dont know if you remember me i worked with you and laura in the fleece in farsley. you have got a gorgeous little boy and must love and miss him with every breath that you take my thought, love and prayers are with you and if you ever want to talk please get in touch. With lots of love
sarah
xxxxxx
so sorry
What a beautiful little boy, you must be so proud of him, thankyou for sharing the photos, love to owens mummy and daddy xxx
To All the Family with love
Wherever you go and whatever you do
My spirit is here and it stays close to you
i know you can't see me
but know I am safe
As i play with the angels in beauty and grace xxxxx
Our thoughts are with you all xxx
What a gorgeous darling little baby boy, thank-you so much for sharing your precious photos of Owen with us. My heart, thoughts & prayers are with you all in your tragic loss. May Owen's mummy & daddy find the strength to carry on & hopefully give birth to a much wanted baby sister/brother to their beloved baby Owen. God bless you all. X
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