Wednesday, February 10, 2010

RIP Aidan Christopher

Aidan you were the most amazing son we could have asked for. You fought so hard for us and we love you so much for that. We had the most amazing 8 days with you and we will never forget them! We got to change your diaper, give you massages, hold you skin to skin, hold you in our arms. To be able to hold you and your kiss your head since it was protected by the hat was the most amazing thing ever. Being able to do your mouth care treatments was 2nd best. The way you moved your tongue around right before I put the milk in there was so sweet. You'd open up real wide, well as wide as you could so you could get every last drop. I would hold your hand with my other hand and you would squeeze as tight as you could. Daddy and I both cherish those moments with you. While we wanted so many more moments we know how tired you were. You weren't as wiggly as you had been for so long. You didn't open your eyes with the mask off and we knew the damage from the bleed was too severe.

We promise to keep all those promises that we made to you. We promise to be happy again some day, we promise to read you Goodnight Moon every night. We promise to give you brothers and sisters to watch over and protect. We promise to never forget about you and we promise to live our lives so that we will see you again.

Aidan you were our little fighter and we're so proud of you! You made us parents and you made us better people in your 8 short days.

RIP Aidan Christopher- Feb 1st 4:44pm to Feb 9th 3:05pm.

I love you Aidan you are forever in our hearts and minds!

Maggs

PS. Instead of sending any flowers, please make a donation to the March of Dimes in Aidan's name. Flowers will die, but that donation will help other preemies.

25 comments:

  1. Maggs,

    My heart is breaking for you. Stay close to God he will make you strong.

    Luann

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  2. Maggie,

    I am so very sorry. This post is a beautiful tribute to Aidan. May you and Chris find peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Sara

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  3. Oh honey, I will donate what I can to MOD and will continue to do so any chance I get. I'm thinking of you all constantly and you will stay in my prayers.

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  4. Maggie,

    You and Chris are such strong, brave parents. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers this past week. Aidan will always be in our hearts.

    Elaine

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  5. Maggie, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for you and your family.

    Hugs,
    Mary Beth

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  6. I am so, so very sorry. There are no words anywhere near good enough. I hope you know that you, your family, and especially Aidan taught me to be a better person, and truly impacted my life. Thank you for that.

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  7. My heart ache for all you have been through. You are in my heart & prayers. Flo

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  8. I cant really find the words to say, but I am so sorry for you loss,but I am glad that you had the time you did with your sweet Aidan. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
    Love,
    Donna Dent

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  9. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  10. My heart is aching for you and Chris. Any words I put on here can never express how I feel for you guys. I can promise you I will never read Goodnight Moon again without a tear in my eye and you, Aidan and Chris in my heart. I'm so so so sorry Maggs

    Stephanie Crutchfield

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  11. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.

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  12. What a beautiful journal entry for Aidan!

    My thoughts and prayers to you and Chris. My heart is heavy for you and I pray for comfort during this difficult time.

    Denisa

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  13. Maggie, my heart just aches for you and Chris and baby Aidan. My family and I have kept you all in our thoughts and prayers. I could never know the pain that you are going through, but I do know the pain of losing a baby. I am always here if you ever want to talk.

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  14. Maggie and Chris, I am so very sorry. Your baby Aidan was loved and cherished and I wish you peace and comfort.

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  15. I'm thinking of you, Aidan, and Chris. Aidan was precious and will not be forgotten. Please know that you are loved.

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  16. You and Chris were lucky to have such a sweet baby boy, but Aidan was even luckier to have you and Chris as amazing parents. I am so heartbroken for you sweetie, but I pray that you find some comfort in knowing that Aidan will always be your baby boy, watching you from heaven. Meg

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  17. what a treasure those days are... he was a sweet, sweet little blessing. i am so sorry for your loss.
    i pray you would have peace and comfort, as much as you can during this time.
    when we lost our son, a friend who had lost her daughter told us, "you don't ever lose your grief, but you learn to wear it, like your favorite coat". and we've definitely gotten to that point. it just becomes a part of your identity, and your life.. and you live on, and you love... but you always have that special little boy with you in your heart.

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  18. Aidan's short little life touched hundreds of lives. His story will live on forever. He was a lucky little man to have such loving parents who never gave up on him. I hope Katie doesn't teach him bad habits :-)

    All my love.

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  19. That was beautiful, Maggie. I love you and will keep praying for you. :-)

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  20. Maggs, this blog & how you've handled yourself during this emotional roller coaster ride is a true definition of "grace under pressure". I'm sorry you had to go thru this challenge but so very proud of you at the same time. I love you Maggie. Healing Hugs ~~ Di ~~

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  21. Oh Maggie. I'm SO sorry. I have no words and don't think you'll want to hear any anyway. I just want you to know that I'm praying for you and Chris. Those memories that you have are so bittersweet now, but such a gift. I love you and wish you peace.

    Laura Adams

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  22. We are so sorry for your loss. We will be donating to the March of Dimes in honor of Aiden. Lots of hugs!!

    SP

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  23. God bless you now and in every day to come.

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  24. Maggie & Chris, I am so sorry for your loss, but I am thankful for the short time you had to enjoy Aidan. I saw his picture and he was a beautiful baby. and the look on Chris's face was one of great joy. You will get through this one minute at a time then an hour at a time and gradually a day at a time week month year, but he will always and forever be in your heart We are so sorry you lost such a great addition to the family I believe we all have a purpose in life no matter how short. With donations made to March of Dimes in Aidans name maybe his purpose was to help the children after him That was also Grandma Hist favorite charity she was always for the March of Dimes so we will be making our contribution in his name. Love Aunt Joyce and Uncle John

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  25. I am so very sorry for your loss - you, your husband and little Aidan are in my prayers.

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