| Location | Born In Darlington - Died In Newcastle |
| Age | 7 days |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/2008 |
| Date of Death | 25/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 8,081 since 05/03/2008 |
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Bradley John Frederick Higgins
Born 18th January 2008 - Fell Asleep 25th January 2008
Aged 1 week
Neonatal Volvulus (twisted bowel)
Bradley was born a healthy little boy weighing 8lb 6oz but after only four days he suddenly became
very poorly and had to be rushed to the Special Babies Unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in
Newcastle. We were told he had a twisted bowel which is undetectable until the symptoms appear.
Sadly after operating on Bradley the surgeon told us that his bowel was too badly damaged to be
repaired and his chances of survival were slim. The surgeon was right and Bradley did die but he
put up a good fight, he is an inspiration to all that knew him.
Heres a message to you Bradley: We wish we got to spend more time with you baby, we were so excited
about you coming into our lives! When you arrived i couldnt believe how perfect and gorgeous you
were. Your the best thing thats ever happened to me and daddy. I cant even start to explain how
much we miss you, every minute of everyday your in our thoughts. We would do anything to bring you
back but sadly god wanted you to be one of his little angels because your special and gorgeous. I
will treasure the short time we had together forever. Love you so much darling, lots of love
always, Mammy & Daddy x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x
Sweet child whom we never really got to know,
It’s hard for us to let you go.
We waited and we wanted you.
We had so many dreams for you.
We think of smiles we'll never see.
We think of events that will never be.
There will be no first steps and no first teeth.
There is only a void and our own grief.
We planned to take you to places far and near.
We yearned to keep you safe and free from fear.
We hoped to show you much of your new world.
We wanted to teach you as your life unfurled.
It’s hard to understand why you, our baby, died.
We feel so numb right now, many tears we’ve cried.
We have so many questions and no answers seem to come.
We tried so hard to save you; nothing could be done.
God, we stand before you broken-hearted
and ask you to heal these lives that must be parted
from this little one we can no longer hold,
who will always be a part of us, even when we're old.
God, take this child in your loving arms.
No more can he suffer any harm.
Bless him always and bless us too.
Be with us and help us to make it through.
Love you baby x x x x x x x x x
A message to visitors: I have created a donation/fundraising website in memory of Bradley for a
regisitered charity called Sands. For more information about Sands please visit: www.uk-sands.org
The webpage for Bradley is:
www.justgiving.com/bradleyhiggins
At this moment in time I am just collecting donations however in the near future I am planning on
organising an event or doing something I can collect sponsorship for. Please fell free to visit the
website; any donation no matter how big or small would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Hiya baby, I came & sat with you after work today I was just chatting away to you like you were there. I can see some people look at me like im stupid but i'm not bothered coz unlike alot of other people who visit there loved ones I didnt get chance to say all the things I'd of liked to you in your short time with me. It gaves me comfort talking to you I hope you were looking down and heard what i was saying. I miss you so much gorgeous xxxxxx
At night when the world is fast asleep
I often lie awake and cry
why did this happen to me
just wondering why oh why oh why.
Too many innocent babies die
yet I know only god knows why
I'll never forget my baby I wouldn't even try!!
Sleep tight my gorgeous beautiful baby Bradley xxxxxxx
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I would just like to personally thankyou for all your support, tributes candles and pictures For Bailey
To read them has really supported us to know there are people that care..
So from the bottom of my heart xx A Massive thankyou.. Hope to see your little angel at Baileys party on thursday
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All My love Baileys Mummy x
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Miss You
I was in your room last night looking through your clothes seeing what I thought you'd fit into, I was chuckling away to myself thinking you'd be in sizes 6-9mths easily as you were my little chunky monkey when you were born so you'd defo be a porker now. Everything in your room is the same as the day you were here apart from all the teddies everyone left at your garden is now in your crib because they've given you a blanket of grass at the cemetry, it looks strange to see it but it will be lovely when you can get your headstone. Today I've achieved something which I didnt think I'd been able to since you fell asleep.....I held a baby boy, he was only 4 days old. It did make me sad but I kept smiling, it was strange as he was so tiny and I can never remember you ever being that small. I would do anything to be able to hold you and kiss you once more, i'm getting upset now so im going to go coz I know you wouldnt like me crying. My beautiful baby Bradley I love and miss you so so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Party Time
Please could you come to my 1st birthday party up in heaven.. Would love to see you there its all day!
All my love bailey x
hi little feller,thank so much for my grandad cards on fathers day,they meant so much to me and made me cry,you really dont know how much i miss you,sending you my love as always xxxxxxx
my little angel
HI SWEETHEART BEEN A DAY THAT IVE THOUGHT OF YOU ALL DAY,THINKING WOT IF, BUT I JUST HAVE TO PUT THEM AT THE BACK OF MY MIND AS I NO YOU WILL ARE HAPPY PLAYING WITH ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL ANGELS UP THERE,BUT YOU ARE MY BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ANGEL LITTLE MAN AND THOSE MEMORIES YOU LEFT ME ARE IN MY HEART FOREVER IT MIGHT ACHE ONCE IN A WHILE BUT THAT IS YOU TELLING ME THAT YOU ARE THERE SWEETHEART JUST LIKE TODAY ,SO NIGHT NIGHT AND SENDING YOU A THOUSENDS KISSES MISS YOU LOTS NANA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hi Angel, I came to see you tonight with Shannon, Mark and Aimee x Shannon gave you a big kiss x We all miss you lots and lots and really hope you're happy playing with all those other little angels x Sending big love to Mammy and Daddy x I gave you a huge kiss from Mammy as promised xxx Sleep tight little man xxx
hi little feller,it was nice to have a little chat with you today,hope your having fun with your angel friends,keep watch over your mammy and daddy,miss you loads xxx
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