Our daughter Bluebell was stillborn in september 2016.

kite & I were at a wedding when I fell ill.   I was rushed to Glangwilli hospital in Carmarthen with suspected internal bleeding.  On arrival we were told the devastating news that our baby's heart had stopped beating and that they needed to do an emergency c-section, which eventually led to the discovery of a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm. I lost 10 litres of blood & owe my life to the fantastic surgeons & team on duty that night.  The midwives looked after kite so well during this time, and he feels so immensely grateful for them.  I spent 4 days in intensive care, then a week on a vascular ward. During this time we were able to spend some time with our daughter, although as I was so ill, we were not able to make as many lasting memories as we would have liked, in this situation.

On leaving the hospital, we were given a memory box containing photos, footprints, a lock of Bluebell's hair and lots of other lovely things.  This box has become our most treasured possession and has helped so much in our grieving. 

We would like to raise as much money as possible for  4Louis and also the new bereavement suite at Glangwilli hospital.

4Louis provide hospitals across the u.k with memory boxes, moses baskets, photography equipment and cuddle cots (cold cots) which allow parents to spend up to 72 hours with their babies. 

A bereavement suite is a private area for parents, in the hospital, where they can make memories & have space and time to grieve (rather than being on a delivery ward with other mums, celebrating their new babies).   Glangwilli hospital is planning to build a bereavement suite and we would like to contribute to this.

On 20th May 2017 we will begin walking the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park trail, covering 180 miles in 14 days, camping along the way (with a couple of nights in B&Bs if the weather is bad).

A few of our friends and family will be joining us for various sections along the way.

We are very grateful for your sponsorship & support.