The Pregnancy
Martin and I decided that we would love to have a child together. We started trying in February 2006 and it was June when we found out I was pregnant. We were both so excited and started planning the future that day... more>>
Finding Out
From the moment the sonographer told me the news, the tears flowed and the questions started. The first thing I wanted to do was tell Martin and my Mum and Dad... more>>
Barney's Birth
We arrived at Lincoln County Hospital at 8.30am and made our way to the maternity unit. We were taken straight to the SANDS room... more>>
Coping with the Grief
It is very hard to explain our feelings as we are up one day and down the next. It really helps to know that by doing this website, we may be able to help others who are going through this dreadful tragedy... more>>
The Funeral
It had been almost 3 weeks since Barney's birth when we called the Chaplain at Lincoln County Hospital to see if Barney was back from the Queens Medical Centre... more>>
Barney's Bears
Instead of family and friends sending flowers for the funeral we asked that they gave a teddy bear for Barney, we received over 50 in the end... meet Barney's Bears >>
Poems
Suzanne wrote a wonderful poem for Barney and we have collected some others which also give great comfort... read poems >>
Walking 4 Barney
To raise funds and awareness for Sands (Stillbirth and neo-natal death charity) Martin organised a 150 mile sponsored walk from Barney's Church to Martin's Office in London over 6 days, The walk was completed buy Martin and Barney's Grandad Dave Stevens and were joined en route by Gaz Stevens and Sean Galloghly... more>>
Media Coverage
From Barney's death through the walk and after we have taken opportunities to get the message out in the media, here are some of the articles and interviews that we took part in... more>>
Others' Stories
We’d like to share your stories and experiences not only from parents who have suffered a loss but also from affected family and friends whose reactions can also be misunderstood. We have found to share with others through creating this site that it really helps to “get it down on paper” so to speak... more>> |
