| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 16 days |
| Cause of Death | killed in Action |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/2008 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 11,140 since 27/02/2008 |
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Alistair Robert Dale Cook 3/1/08- 19/1/08 R.I.P darling
Alistair You were loved so very much by your mummy & daddy words can't even begin to explain how we feel to have lost you. You touched our lives & our hearts & you will never ever be forgotten. you gave us the best 16 days of our lives. you were a much loved Son, Grandson, Nephew & great-grandson you touched your whole families live & will be forever missed Sweet dreams our darling baby Alistair All our love forever & always Goodnight & God Bless love your Mummy & Daddy xxxxxxxx
Alistair Robert Dale Cook was born on Thursday 3rd January 2008. We knew we were having a baby boy & had picked the name Alistair a few months before his middle names Robert was after his great-grandad who got to see baby Alistair for the first time at his 80th birthday party (6/1/08) & Dale after my brother Alistair's Uncle Dale. Alistair was due on 5th January & I was induced due to high blood pressure & traces of protein in my water. Which i do think could be something to do with the death of my son Alistair.
My pregnancy had being fine just a bit of morning sickness but nothing to worry about. Right up until about 35 weeks at this point nothing seemed wrong but I was feeling quite dizzy & on Monday of that week I phoned Ben to pick me up from work as I wasn't feeling well at all , when I got home I rung the hospital number I had being given & spoke to a midwife. She was very helpful & as I was going for an appointment to see my Midwife the next day I thought I may as well hang on as Alistair was still very active & nothing seemed wrong. I just honestly thought it was me overdoing it. The next day I was feeling a little better & went to see the midwife I explained the situation & as my water sample was fine and my blood pressure hadn't changed, Alistair's heart beat & movements were fine everything seemed ok. I decided it would be best for me to leave work a week earlier than I had planned & try to rest as much as possible so I left work at 36 weeks instead of 37 I wanted to leave work the latest I could so I would have more time at home afterwards. at 37 weeks the midwife did a home visit to talk to us about labour when she measured me I was still measuring for 35 weeks my blood pressure & water sample were fine she wanted to see me in 9 days time to make sure everything was ok. At almost 39 weeks I went to see the midwife again my blood pressure was ok but she hadn't checked my water sample. I was still measuring 35 weeks so she rang the hospital to see if they could book an appointment for a growth scan. she couldn't get through so she rang me back when I got home she managed to get an appointment for the ANDU for Wednesday 2nd January (In my opinion they should of got me in a lot earlier) by now my water sample was showing Protein in it & my blood pressure had now rocketed up to 143/106. Alistair was now being monitored & I was given cold orange juice to get him moving. I was then told that my signs were looking towards pre-eclampsia & they wanted me in for Induction of Labour that evening. I was given the gel in the evening & first thing Thursday morning Alistair arrived at 1:06pm weighing 5 pounds 11oz (small we think due to him not growing)
Alistair was fine when he was born, I stayed in hospital overnight due to high blood pressure as they still needed to monitor me & we went home at 1:30pm the next day. Alistair was a happy baby & everything seemed fine he had a bit of jaundice & a sticky eye but apart from that he was ok. Until day 10 came & he got weighed (the first time he'd been weighed from birth) & he only weighed 4pounds 8oz he'd lost over 1 pound the midwife referred us to the doctors who reassured us everything was fine but wanted to see him Friday. Friday came a day I was dreading as it was Ben's first day back at work but no one could have prepared me for the events that would happen that day. Alistair woke up about 8ish I had fed him & then changed him gave him a cuddle then put him in his mosses basket & carried him downstairs & put the moses basket on the sofa. I went into the adjoining kitchen & was washing up & making myself some breakfast. There was a knock on the door it was the midwife she had come to weigh baby Alistair I took Alistair out of the moses basket, undressed him & passed him to the midwife to put him on the scales he was still weighing 4 pounds 8oz. The midwife was concerned so she passed Alistair back to me & rung the doctors to make an earlier appointment. As I was dressing Alistair we both noticed that something wasn't right Alistair was Blue & finding it difficult to breath & wasn't responding. The midwife called 999 & asked for an ambulance. Ben who I’d left in bed as it was his first day back at work (Ben is a chef so he starts at 1:30 & finishes late) Woke up to me screaming his name I told Ben to get dressed quickly & come downstairs Ben got Alistair a blanket to keep him warm as he felt really cold & I passed Alistair to Ben & went to get dressed myself. The midwife started doing CPR on Alistair he wasn't unconscious she just wanted to help him breathe the ambulance came & they got Alistair into the ambulance & we got to A&E there was a whole team waiting as the midwife had rung ahead. Alistair was finally made stable after having 5 shots of adrenalin & was transferred to LGI PICU. They had taken lots of tests & at about 9:30 they took Alistair for a Brain Scan They took me & Ben into a room & told us that Alistair had suffered severe Brain damage due to lack of oxygen & they gave him half a % chance of surviving they then brought our parents in & Doctor gave us 2 choices we could turn off Alistair's machine & hope for the best but the doctor though he would die within 24 hours or we could let him go with us surrounded by the people who loved him so we decided we couldn't let him suffer any more so we got all our families to come my mum drove a 3 & half hour round trip to get my Brothers & Sister & Ben's dad did the same to get Ben's brother his Godparent's John, Emma & Matty came & we had Alistair Baptised in Hospital & then everyone said there goodbyes & left the room Alistair was given a highly dosed sedative & was taken off the machine & was left to go to sleep in the arms of his loving Mummy & Daddy. Defiantly the worst day of all of our lives afterwards I cuddled Alistair for a few hours also My mum & Ben's mum had a cuddle too me & my mum (Alistair's grandma) Painted Alistair’s hands & feet & washed Alistair for the last time.
We have found out that Alistair died of a Pulmonary Herrorrhage (Bleeding in the lungs) but we are still waiting to find out why this happened. They have now being sent to a specialist doctor in Birmingham to try & find WHY this happened so hopefully in a couple of weeks we should know more.
Rest In Peace darling love you Always Mummy & Daddy xxxxxxxx
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THE MOON AND THE STARS ARE SHINING SO BRIGHT
LOOKING DOWN ON THIS EARTH TONIGHT
THE BEAUTY IS CLEAR FOR ALL TO SEE
EVERY WHERE IN THE WORLD FOR ALL ETERNITY
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If I could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true
I'd pray to God with all my heart
For yesterday and you.
A thousand words can't bring you back
I know because I've tried
And neither will a million tears
I know because I've cried.
You left behind my broken heart
And happy memories too
I never wanted memories...
I only wanted you.
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……………Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
………….Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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My Precious Grandson - by Unknown Author
For Sharon X
I have a little Grandson,
Who means the world to me
He's living with the Angels
And is as special as can be
And even though he's up there,
Playing in the clouds
He's still my precious Grandson
And I am so very proud.
I know I can not hold Him,
Or bounce him on my knee
But only have to close my eyes,
His little face to see.
I never will stop missing him
And wishing he were here
But sometimes I feel, indeed I know
That he is very near.
So play happily my Precious Angel
I love you so and always will,
And you will never be forgotten
I am your Grandma still.
Happy Birthday In Heaven - by Winnie Lovett
"Happy Birthday Alistair "
It's sure to be the best one yet,
Though you left us here behind.
Did you think that we'd forget?
Your cake this year, will surely be,
A beauty to behold.
With the icing made of Silver,
And the candles made of Gold.
Yes, your birthday in Heaven,
Will be such a grand affair.
And I know you'll look so lovely,
With a halo in your hair.
The Angels will come from everywhere,
To sing your birthday song.
And I know they'll be so happy,
That you've joined, God's Happy Throng.
No I can't send a card this year,
Or give a gift so fine.
So I'll just send a special prayer,
To that wonderful Son of yours.
sweet dreams little one...
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♥MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL♥
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merry christmas
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift
more precious than pure gold.
was always most important
the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessing or love
has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas
and Wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year
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Tributes For Week Commencing 23rd August
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FOR MONDAY
* I’m holding on to memories *
* For times just slipping by *
* Every night I watch you *
* Our Angels lighting up the sky *
FOR TUESDAY
* As I sit and watch you *
* You are so high above *
* My arms outstretch to Heaven *
* Just need to feel your love *
FOR WEDNESDAY
* In My Eyes You're By My Side *
* In My Ears You Are My Guide *
* In My Mind You Touch My Hand *
* In My Head I Understand *
FOR THURSDAY
* In My Heart You're Always There *
* In My Home You're Always Near *
* Death May Take, But Cannot Part *
* For You Are Always In My Heart *
FOR FRIDAY
Angels Blessing
An Angel blessing just for you
To pick you up when you feel blue
To love you and to guide you
Angel stars they shine so bright
For they are with us always
Until dawns first light
They sprinkle us with Angel dust
To let us know they’re near
Then shower us with kisses
To wipe away a tear
For Angels never leave us
Although we had to part
I KNOW
Because their footprints
Are stamped here on my ♥HEART ♥
FOR SATURDAY
. ~Pennies Come From Heaven~
Found a penny today
Laying on the ground
But its not just a penny
This little coin I found
Pennies come from heaven
That's what my Mum told me
She said angels toss them down
Oh, how I loved this story
She said when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown
So, don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
That your loved ones have tossed to you
FOR SUNDAY
Favourite Star of Mine.
Far above in that sky,
Is a small star of mine,
Star where life exists,
That star shines brighter then light.
It is the star of fascination for me,
It is the star of my fantasy,
It is the star of my dreams,
It is the star that belongs to me.
A star that is all alone,
A star that is full of love,
A star where I have to reach,
A star of my dreams.
It is the star that lies beyond the sun,
It is the star of ultimate truth,
It is star of love and peace,
It is star where my soul lives.
It is the one to call me,
It is the one to attract me,
It is the one I’ll love to see,
It is the one I have to reach.
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…………………Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
……………….Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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hello special angel so sorry not been on for ages i use to find it helped coming on and writing messages to you all but now i really struggle and get so upset thinking about all the wonderful angels up in the sky that should be down here on earth and from there i don't know what else to say because i don't want to put negative things so i hope you are all having a whale of a time up there. sending my love always to you all xxxxxx
to your family i know i don't get on very often but you are always in my hearts and thoughts sending my love always xxxxxxxxxxxxx
~~ Guardian Angels ~~
When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on
Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side
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But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
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♥ Lots of Love To You♥
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