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nearly lost their little girl!

March 14th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

Two of our very close friends, C & E, were the first amongst our group to get engaged and tie the knot, and announced last year they were having a baby. E's mum died two months ago from cancer which was also very sad.
Everyone was waiting expectantly to hear the good news from C & E as they were due about a week and a half ago. This morning they sent an email around telling everyone why they haven't called anyone: E went into labour on the 8th and halfway through labour the baby's heart rate stopped completely. E had to go into emergency ceasarean, and when the baby was delivered her lungs were filled with melconium. The doctors said it was the worst case they have ever seen, but somehow the little girl pulled through. She is in intensive care and they are unsure how long she will be there for. Last night C & E went home to have a nights rest - as neither of them have slept since the delivery.
Edie was born 8 weeks to the day exactly when E's mother passed away.

They have said in their email they are sorry they can't take calls this week as they will be sleeping or visiting her at the hospital. Is it a bad idea to send them a text message just saying our hearts are with them and that if they need anything we will be there for them? (and that they don't need to reply to our message).

7 Responses to “nearly lost their little girl!”

  1. Amber Says:
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    I am glad that their little girl pulled through and I do not think it is a bad idea. Go ahead and send the text
    I'll pray for them as well

  2. miclason Says:
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    Will add my prayers, as well.

  3. tynana Says:
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    So sorry to hear that information. Will include this family in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. smiley2009 Says:
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    I'm happy she pulled through. I think it would be very nice and thoughtful to send them a text message. At least they will know that you are thinking of them.

  5. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    I agree, a text message would be appropriate.

  6. SnoopyCool Says:
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    I also think a text message is a good idea. They'll know you're thinking of them with no obligation for them to respond right now.

    They are in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. baselle Says:
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    I think a text message would be great. Is there any reason why it would be inappropriate not to offer to visit C & E in the hospital or to offer home-ec support to them? Forgive me if it is, I'm a bit North American Midwestern old school on the personal touch. Consider it a cultural quirk.

    My thoughts are with them at this time.

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