| Location | Runcorn |
| Age | 1 month |
| Cause of Death | Rare Heart Condition |
| Date of Birth | 8/2002 |
| Date of Death | 9/2002 |
| Visitors | 2,265 since 03/07/2007 |
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This site is in memory of my beautiful Angel Daughter - Shauna Louise Dace. She was born at Warrington hospital on 9th August 2002 at 29 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy weighing 1lb 2.5oz - very small for gestation - but beautiful. She was immediatley transferred to St Mary hospital in Manchester. She died on 22nd September 2002 aged 6 weeks and 2 days.
At first, She did GREAT! Only ventilated for a few days, didn't need drugs for her heart complaint and rarely need O2. The doctors were amazed. She even got to meet The Duchess of York and had her photo taken with her! After sitting next to her incubator all day every day for 6 weeks and 2 days the doctors told me I must go home. They said they needed my bed for another woman whose baby was more poorly and my baby 'just needed to grow a bit'. I very reluctantly went home that night.
I left SCBU at 8:30pm that night, I phoned the ward at 10:30pm to check on her. Nurse told me to go to sleep and come in the morning. At 12:30am, just 2 hours later, the unit called and told me I must come back, Shauna had a major collapse and they didn't know why. We drove the 20 miles to the hospital in a daze. She had been fine 2 hours before - what could be wrong now? I really wasn't expecting the worst. I walked in to see 4 doctors around her incubator resucitating her. I collapsed. I was carried out into the next room where a doctor came and told me and hubby she had died. Nobody new why. I feel guilty to this day for not holding her for her last moment when I had spent the previous 6 weeks keeping vigil.
We went through hell,and found out 7 weeks later that she had necrotising entercolitis (stomach infection) which had travelled to heart and killd her almost immediatley. Life is so unfair, she had fought against all the odds - I'm ashamed to admit I was angry with Shauna - why couldn't she have fought this as well. Now I know she had taken enough already.
Shauna now has a younger sister Isobel and a younger brother Louie. Her pictures are all over th ehouse and they are very aware of their older Angel sister.
It has been 6 years since we lost Shauna, grief never leaves us but it has become bearable for most of the time.
Shauna will remain in our hearts and our family forever until we meet again.
Mummy and Daddy love you very much x x
A Poem for Shauna
Although we didn't get the chance,
to take your tiny hand
And lead you through the
childhood which together
we had planned
And though there really wasn't
chance to show you all the love
Now sent to you abundantly
borne upwards by the dove
Remember, Darling that
your tiny heart must know
That we will always treasure you
and your memory will grow
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merry christmas xx
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thinking of you tomorrow on mothers day xxx
Dandelions from Heaven
Mothers day is coming And I wanted to send you a sign
something you can tell others; "Is from an angel of mine
So I searched the heavens high and low for that perfect thing....
And low and behold I found it.... And a smile I hope it will bring.
So when you look to the heavens and see the yellow stars in the sky
Just think of me .... your angel... in the heavens way up high
And just imagine those stars; are dandelions up above.
Yes! Dandelions are also in heaven; which you know how much I love.
So on this mothers day and you awake and feel blue....
You will notice those yellow stars... are no longer in view.
So look to the meadows and the dandelions you see...
Are the ones I've tossed down this mothers day from me.
And when you find a dandelion that has turned from yellow to white;
Youre supposed to make a wish and then blow with all your might.
For you will be blowing kisses to me in heaven above....
And I will be catching them and blowing them back sent with all my love.
Please know that l am with you.... on this mothers day....
And also in the days ahead.... God and I will never stray.
We will be with you in the morning ....when you awake and see the sun....
We will be with you when you say your prayers when the day is done.
For God and I will never be very far from your side....
For I can now be everywhere.... and God will be your guide.
So.... remember when you see dandelions it is your guarantee
That I am always close to you.... for dandelions are free to roam ....now just like me.
I will always be with you mummy....
Happy Mothers Day....
Love your angel in heaven.
Anonymous.
I am going away tomorrow for a week but you are always in my thoughts & in my heart xxx
TEAR SOUP
HELPFUL INGRIEDIENTS TO CONSIDER
* a pot of tears
* one heart willing to be broken open
* a dash of bitters
* a bunch of good friends
* many handfuls of comfort food
* a lot of patience
* BUCKETS of water to replace the tears
* plenty of exercise
* a variety of helpful reading material
* enough self care
* seasons with memories
* optional: one good therapist and or Good Support Group For example - GONE TOO SOON
DIRECTIONS:
Choose the size pot that fits your loss.
It's okay to increase the pot size if you have miscalculated.
Combine ingredients.
Set tempreture for a moderate heat.
Cooking time depending on the ingriedients needed.
Strong flavours mellow over time.
Cook no longer than you need to.
SUGGESTIONS:
* Be creative
* Trust your instincts
* Cry when you want to
* Laugh when you can
* Freeze some to use as a starter next time
* Write your own sout making a journal so you wont forget
SERVES ONE
Sweet dreams little angel, hope you have fun playing with all your angel friend. i often look over at your garden when visiting my angel Connor. xxxxx
hi x
Hello i just read your story in my mag and thought id send you some love (((()))) my daughter died at birth when i was 40 weeks pregnant nearly 4 years ago , i lived in a small villiage and had no support , i coped alone , was very hard. I have never spoken to another parent at Ellies graveyard but as you say i often give a knowing smile to another mum or dad. Your story broke my heart but im glad you found a freind and continued to have a healthy living child , i have also had two since Ellie . two boys before one after and just had another girl i was desperate for.
so i understand some of your pain and worries (((hugs)))
My daughter has a page on here Ellie Marritt feel free to take a look , i also had my story in thats life 2 years ago.
Take care of yourself and all
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Dearest Shauna, beautiful name for such a beautiful dear girl
You fought for as long as you could treasure. I am sure you are now living a gentle and happy eternal life as you would have done here on earth with your loving family. Aren't you lucky having a little sister and brother? Be near to them they are very special and precious just as you are too.
Lots of love and kisses being sent your way.
Love to your family
Laura
Alfonsos Mommy
A tiny princess
Although you're no longer with us
Every day we find,
In one way or another
You're back there in our minds,
We might hear a piece of music (Imagine),
And at once our minds are stirred,
Back to a treasured moment
Our families have shared,
We never try to stop them
We let them just flow through,
It's just our way of spending time
Once again with you.
Good night and god bless Shauna Louise xxxx
I will never forget that morning when I walked onto the unit and saw your empty incubator space. It took me a few minutes to process what I was seeing – and then it hit me like a tonne of bricks. I remember going outside to phone Glynn and tell him what had happened, but I couldn’t talk through the tears. When I saw your mummy later that same day I just didn’t know what to say. She was heartbroken and inconsolable. She desperately wanted you back and it made us other mums realise just how fragile life is. I cried for days afterwards and I was really frightened for my little girl, Heather – but no matter what I was feeling, your mummy and daddy were feeling it 100 times worse.
Heather knows all about you Shauna, we both wear pink ribbons for you on your anniversary and we’ll never forget you. Me and your mummy have become firm friends and I feel honoured to have known you, if only for a short time. I hope you know how much you are loved by your family and friends.
Be happy sweetheart.
The Pope Family xx
so sorry for your sad loss
maybe it was your daughter that made it happen for you to go home that night,so you didnt have to see her suffer,and be brought back. your darling daughter fought hard until she couldnt no more and then the angels came and took her to a better place. love to you an all your family xxxxxx
a little flower
lent not given
to bud on earth
and bloom i heaven
sleep tight baby shauna and sweet dreams princess xxxxxx
To our darling grandaughter shauna
Although we didn't get the chance to take your tiny hand, and lead you through the childhood which together we had planned.
And though there really wasn't a chance to show you all the love now sent up to you abundantly borne upwards by the dove.
Remenber darling Shauna your tiny heart must know that we will always love you and your memory will grow.
All our love
Nanny & Grandad xxx
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