mamakelly Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 ((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))) I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So so sorry Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thank you all. We had a beautiful two days of snuggling our sweet boy. We only put him down a couple of times in order to eat and take care of necessities. I'm so grateful for that time. He spent all of last night comfortably skin to skin with me except for some time with Daddy, until he laid down his fight and went from our arms to those of King Jesus shortly after 5 this morning. Thank you all for your prayers and love. I am so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so very sorry for the loss of Nathaniel, and grateful that he was able to experience the love and comfort of his mom and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Little Nathaniel lived a big life in his short time here, because of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) I'm sorry for your loss of a wonderful little baby. Keeping you and your family in prayer today and in the days and weeks to come. Edited January 23, 2017 by Gaillardia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've been reading along, quietly, since you first posted. Thank you for opening our your life and Nathanial's life up to us so that we could experience the joy and then the heartache you are feeling. I wish we could lessen the pain of his loss, but since we cannot, hopefully it gives you some measure of peace to know that we are here, we care, and we are grieving alongside you. My college-aged DD is studying to be a nurse and hopes to eventually work in the NICU. She was especially touched by your story and has asked many times for updates. She cried with me on the phone when I let her know of his passing. Wishing you peace and healing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've been reading along, quietly, since you first posted. Thank you for opening our your life and Nathanial's life up to us so that we could experience the joy and then the heartache you are feeling. I wish we could lessen the pain of his loss, but since we cannot, hopefully it gives you some measure of peace to know that we are here, we care, and we are grieving alongside you. My college-aged DD is studying to be a nurse and hopes to eventually work in the NICU. She was especially touched by your story and has asked many times for updates. She cried with me on the phone when I let her know of his passing. Wishing you peace and healing. Oh, how sweet! Our nicu nurses were amazing, beyond anything I could have imagined. What an honor it would be for your daughter to be able to work with families like mine. I hope she is able to fulfill her dream and make such big differences for parents and babies. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. The impact of one small life is a mighty thing, isn't it? I've been following, and it's amazing how powerful your son's story is to everyone here. Thank you for sharing him with us. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm hoping for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so, so sorry for the loss of Nathaniel. What a beautiful, dear baby. I wish I could just make it so that no one would have to know this pain. I'm so thankful you were able to read with him and hold him and love him through to the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Thank you for sharing Nathaniel with us. I am so very sorry for your loss. Edited January 10, 2017 by PinkyandtheBrains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So, so sorry. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so glad you were able to say hello. I am so sorry that you have to say goodbye so soon. When our daughter died, we were in such a blur of emotions that it was difficult to think of what remembrances we might be able to capture. There is bereavement photography done by volunteers: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org There is jewelry that can be made from a good fingerprint (capture the fingerprint now, make the jewelry later). Casts can be made of hands and feet if the skin isn't too fragile. https://www.castingkeepsakes.com I'm sorry that such things need to exist, but they do, and I thought I'd share if you didn't know about them already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So, so sorry :grouphug: . I'll continue to pray here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm glad you could have some relationship before he had to go. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I am sending my prayers to your whole family. I hope you feel the love you are surrounded by right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Very...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am so glad you were able to say hello. I am so sorry that you have to say goodbye so soon. When our daughter died, we were in such a blur of emotions that it was difficult to think of what remembrances we might be able to capture. There is bereavement photography done by volunteers: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org There is jewelry that can be made from a good fingerprint (capture the fingerprint now, make the jewelry later). Casts can be made of hands and feet if the skin isn't too fragile. https://www.castingkeepsakes.com I'm sorry that such things need to exist, but they do, and I thought I'd share if you didn't know about them already. Thank you. They did do casts of his hands and feet for us last night, so we should have those soon. They also did multiple copies of his hand and foot prints, and saved a bit of his hair for us. And they had a photographer from a similar, local organization come and do a bunch of pictures this morning too, plus a local friend of mine came and took a bunch of nice pics two nights ago. The hospital loaded us up with keepsakes and remembrance items. Very sweet. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I am terribly sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so, so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful baby and was a blessing to many. Prayers for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy with us. It was an honor and a joy to pray for him. I am so sorry for your loss. [On a purely practical note, because I can't not be a tax attorney, even at a time like this: Because Nathaniel was alive in both 2016 and 2017, you are entitled to take a full dependency deduction for him for *both* years. The hospital probably submitted an application for a social security number after his birth, but if he doesn't have a social security number you can attach a copies of his birth and death certificates to your tax returns. Thank you for letting me feel useful.] Thank you! We did get a social security number for him, and I did know about taking a tax deduction for both years, but thank you for the heads up. I actually had a phone interview scheduled for this afternoon to get SSI for him. When the guy called, I explained that he had died this morning. This stranger, some older man I've never met, sounded so sorry for my loss. It was touching. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so sorry. I hope that your family can find some comfort over the days. I lost a nephew when he was 10 days old; I know it is not the quite the same. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 My heart hurts for you. I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 My heart is breaking for your family. I am so sorry for your loss, and I want to thank you for sharing precious Nathaniel with all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea1 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I don't post often but I have been following this thread and praying for your beautiful little son. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm so sorry. This must be so hard for you and your family. I caught up on all the posts. What a precious little boy he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Sending my love and condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholarly Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. <<<hugs>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. I really was pulling for him. Thank you for sharing his story. I will remember him. He was a beautiful little boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so very sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am very sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so very sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Your family is in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thinking of you and sending hugs this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Im so sorry. Thank you for letting us share a bit in his sweet life and your family's beautiful story of love. Peace be with all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. I'm lifting you all up in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I cannot say thank you enough to all of you for your love and prayers. Right before everything blew up with DH's injury and the baby and me, DH and I celebrated twenty-five years together. We've been through a lot of stuff in that time, but this is certainly the hardest. We are grateful for how our communities, both IRL and online, have supported us. So many people have told us that Nate's short life impacted them. In John, Jesus tells Nathaniel that he will see greater things. Our little Nathaniel is certainly seeing greater things from his vantage point, but his legacy here is seeing great things as well. 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Continuing to send your family peace and healing. Nate has a precious piece in your lives and I'm am so honored that we got to share in his life. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I hope you are doing okay. I think of you often. I wish I had something inspiring or comforting to say, but I'm pretty tongue tied in this situation, so I will just say (((hugs))) and we will continue to pray for you and your family. You've handled this all with so much grace and dignity. You really have. Take care of yourself mamma. We're here if you need us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 His short life definitely has impacted many who will never meet you in person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just thinking of you and sending :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thinking of you. I agree with Texasmom--on all counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.