William Niall Burke

2006 - 2006
LocationDublin Ireland
Age0
Date of Birth8/2006
Date of Death8/2006
Visitors7,346 since 01/10/2006
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My name is Dina , Niall and I had decided what our future was to be we where buying a house and I
fell pregnant and we where so excited we had a few disapproving words as we are not married but we
didn't care, I hated being pregnant but how I miss it now, I was sick from day 1, very bad back
pain couldn't walk some days , and like everyone's 1st pregnancy I didn't know what
came next was this pain labour was this normal , I had everyone's head done in with all my
questions and panic attacks,besides all that I had a healthy pregnancy,Niall wanted a boy I
didn't mind but he wished and wished he reckoned all little girls need a older brother for
protection. which I found funny he has 4 older sisters and he is the eldest boy.
I was due 10th august 2006 and counted the hours I felt so fat and I was in extreme pain with
pressure on my pelvic bone . I cried and cried all I wanted was my body back I felt really selfish
but didn't care I finally went into labour 8.45 PM left the house texting all on the way, 45
min later telling them the doctors couldn't find a heart beat,we were in shock I suppose. I
rang mam and his mother as cam and told them the news,
I asked the nurses could I have a c section and I was told no , I couldn't believe it I though
that is disgraceful you should have some consideration and not make me go ahead with the labour but
no I remember thinking I have a dead thing in me get it out. now I feel terrible that I could think
such a thing but I was in shock ,it still doesn't ease that guilt. I finally gave birth at 8.10
am to William 8lb 8oz and 57 cm long he was huge I couldn't bring myself to look at him or hold
him I was hurting so much and I felt so bad for my Niall all I could see was his pain and tears I
kept apologising how bad of a person was I couldn't protect my baby iv let everyone down. the
next day I finally could look at him and touch him we had a naming mass for him it was lovely, but I
still couldn't hold him but this time it was because I new I would never let him go. I do think
what kind of person am I not being able to hold my child but I know he forgives me. Its still very
early days for me the pain is getting worse and my poor Niall is trying to be so strong but I can
see his pain is just as bad as mine.

Name - William means protector
Star Sign - Leo the lion playfull,stuburn,charming
Birthstone -Peridot

On the 4th December 2006 I miscarried our 2nd child who we nick named our little bean. I was 10
weeks gone, This is another devastating loss for us but once again Niall is my rock.

On the 5th Of April 2008 I misscarried our 3rd child our little bambeano , I was 5 weeks gone
devastated, It was another kick in the teeth while down it is amazing from the work positive how you
plan the rest of your life andf to have your dreams taken away for a 3rd time is hard to accept.

I have wrote a little poem.

Our three little angles, so loved so wanted so terribly missed
Everyday a wish is wished your names are spoken a tear is cried
Our beautiful little baby’s we long to have you near .
Until that day our two little angles will wish to have you near
The world will know your names and that you did exist and we will all shed a tear and a smile for
our two beautiful little angles who almost made it here


This pome was wrote for us from william by andy

To Mammy and Daddy,

How great it was to be loved,
I thought as I swam within you,
All the times your hands caressed me,
And I listened to you both coo,

I felt your warmth and tenderness,
As I kicked and bashed at you,
I herd you laugh wholeheartedly,
As you talked the whole night through,

The time we spent together ,
Was short,
I felt it too ,
But rest assured my mum and dad,
Your love for me came through,

That’s why Ill never leave you,
Our thoughts will be as one,
Although my body leaves this earth,
Ill always be your son,

So mum and dad,
This is not goodbye,
But just a fond adieu ,
Do not cry with sadness ,
But remember my time with you,

Hold on to the love,
We shared together,
And God will see you through


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happy birthday William

Dina, just read your story on rc. Today must be very hard for you but i know you and Niall are strong. I will keep William and little bean in my prayers.

Annie (none) August 17, 2007

My thoughts are with you

Dear william and mammy and daddy

My thoughts are with all of you at this time you are all always in my thoughts and prayers, William I know you are watching over us all happy birthday

Love Anna

Anna Burke (Friend) August 15, 2007

William is such a lovely name for your Son

Hi Dina & Niall.
I am very sorry that you have lost your son William. You are both a very brave couple and excellent parents and also will be remember that. Dina - I am sorry you had a rough pregnancy but dont feel guilty, you couldnt of done anything to stop this tragedy. His picture is lovely and he is now looking down on your both protecting you always.
I am also sorry for your m/c and loosing your little bean too. Please try to picture them both playing together and someday you will meet them.

Savvy (Friend) August 14, 2007

thoughts of you both

I was so saddened to read about poor William. I had a little girl Meadhbh a week after you had William. My heart goes out to you and I do think god does choose special parents to lose children and you obviously have a terrific partner in Niall. I hope you will experience the magic of a healthy bouncing baby very soon.
Godbless
Eilish
xx

Eilish (none) August 8, 2007

YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS

DINA & NIALL AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL BABY, I KNOW HOW U ARE FEELING I LOST MY BABY I WAS 19 WEEKS GONE. I REMEMBER THE PAIN I WAS GOING THROUGH THAT DAY, IT BROKE MY HEART 2 WATCH MY BABY LEAVE ME. THERE IS NEVER A DAY GOES BY THAT I DNT THINK OF THE BABY, AND WHAT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN DOING 2GETHER NOW AS THE BABY WOULD BE 2 NOW,I HAVE STILL GOT SUM BABY CLOTHES AND BOTTLEST THAT I LOOK AT,I AM NOW THINKING ABOUT TRYING AGAIN AND I ALSO BELIEVE THAT YOUR TIME WILL COME AGAIN AND U WILL GET THE BABY THAT YOU BOTH DESERVE, KEEP STRONG AND STICK 2GETHER. ALL MY LOVE JEMMA XXXX SLEEP TIGHT LITTLE ANGELXXXX

Jemma (NONE) July 9, 2007

You are in my thoughts

Dear Dina,
I think of you often, i hope you are doing ok coming up to Williams anniversary. !st birthdays and anniversarys are so very tough, i hope you and Niall will be ok and that you get to do something special to remember William on the day. xxx

Therese Farrell (Friend) July 4, 2007

always in my taught and prayers.

Ann Duffy (Friend) June 27, 2007

SORRY

R.I.P.WILLAM, I CRIED WHEN I READ THAT POEM. I WONDER IF YOU WOULD MIND ME BORROWING IT TO GET WRITTEN IN VERY SPECIAL WRITTING IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY SON WHO WOULD BE 25 NOW HE DIED A DAY OLD.I DO PRAY THIS SITE HELPS YOUR MUMMY AND DADDY. LIKE ITS HELPPED ME LOVE JULSXXXXXXX

Juls (NONE) June 12, 2007

To Dina and Niall

A beautiful little boy I never got to know but your always in my heart and thoughts as every day goes by Love always Annaxxx

Anna Burke (Friend) April 15, 2007

My Mum is a survivor,
Or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night,
When all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake at night,
And go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her,
To help her understand.
But like the sands on the beach,
That never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mum,

Who thinks of me each day.
She wears a smile for others...
A smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door I see,
Tears flowing from her eyes.
My mum tries to cope with death,
To keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows,
It is her way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving mum,
Through Heaven's open door...
I try to tell her that angels,
Protect me forevermore.
I know that doesn't help her...
Or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her...
And show her that you care.
For no matter what she says...
No matter what she feels,
My surviving mum has a broken heart,
That time won't ever heal.

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