
| Location | Wishaw |
| Age | 4 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/2003 |
| Date of Death | 01/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 8,953 since 06/11/2007 |
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Nakita Ledwith
born:28/09/03
died:01/11/07
age: 4
from: Wishaw
daughter of Debbie Robb & Paul Ledwith
died due to: complex heart condition that caused (multi organ failure)
(i know its nice of people puttin on pictures but id rather just have ones of nakita thanks x)
Nakita you were born at wishaw general hospital on 28th september 2003. That was the happiest day of
our life. Then sadly when you were 5 hours old you went blue during a feed and you got transfered to
the queen mothers hospital at yorkhill in glasgow.Thats when we discovered you had several heart
problems.
We were devastated couldn't believe what was happening we were so scared and thought we were going
to lose you. The doctors told us there was lots of things they could do to help you thats when we
were able to relax for a while. After a couple of days you had your first of many operations you had
a shunt put in to help the blood flow through your body, after a month we finally got you home.
Getting you home was the best thing ever you got spoilt with everyone fussing around you but you
loved it you loved all the attention you were always happy and smiling. You got out of breath easily
and always looked a bit blue but you didnt let it bother you. Then when you were 6 months old you
went back to hospital for another shunt to be put in and that seemed to help you. We got told you
wouldn't need any more surgery until you were between 3 and 5 years old so we tried to get on with
life as normal as possible. You had still to go to yorkhill every couple of months for your check
ups and a catheter done but u would never have guessed anything was wrong with you, you loved
playing with your toys and watching cartoons and you loved going to nursery painting and making
princess cakes you just found it difficult with somethings like walking short distances and climbing
the stairs. You loved playing with wee cousin jamie the two of yous were always getting up to
mischeif.
Then in august 2007 we got the news we were dreading you had a date for your open heart surgery the
26th september 2007. We didn't want you going in then as your 4th birthday was just days away and we
didn't want you missing your princess party you loved parties and never stopped talking about it for
weeks you couldn't wait untill yours, you were so excited. Then we got told they had put the
operation off untill the following week and we were so glad. You went in to hospital on the 1st
october 2007 and you were going for your operation on the 3rd october 2007 you were getting an
atrial switch operation and a rastelli, it would be 2 operations at once. They lasted 10 hours, it
was the longest 10 hours ever, after that you were very sick but things started looking better after
a couple of days then your kidneys got very poorly and you couldn't pass urine so you started
getting a bit puffy and you got put onto kidney dialasis, after a week the doctors tried to close
your chest but it put too much pressure on your heart and they had to open you back up that night.
Your blood pressure was a bit low and doctors were a bit worried so they took you down to get a
catheter done to see why you weren't getting better and during the catheter your heart stopped and
they had to put you onto life support.
While you were on life support your blood pressure seemed to look better but you were bleeding
heavily from your canula in your neck so they eventually stopped the bleeding and thats when the
next blow came, your bowels had burst and because you were on life support they couldnt see what
damage had been done because they couldnt operate. After a week on life support you were wakening
up, trying to talk and holding ours hands, then because you had been on for a week they had to move
your tubing round, it would mean stopping the machine for 40 seconds and when they tried to put you
back on your blood pressure dropped so they kept you off and you seemed to take to it fine. All the
doctors were amazed that you'd come off without getting weaned off slowly, so while you were off
they got straight to work on your bowels.
During your bowel operation they'd to cut off a lot of your bowel and some of your intestine and the
surgeon said in his 30 years as a surgeon he'd seen nothing like it, they'd to drain lots of yuk
from your tummy and thats how you ended up with septicimea in your blood so your were put on
antibiotics to fight the infection. After that things were starting to look better again, you were
still on kidney dialysis and had to get a colostamy bag but you were awake again, talking and saying
mummy, it was heartbreaking seeing you so ill but you knew we were always there beside you and you
were looking a lot less puffy than you had been, we were hopeful that you were getting better and
coming home soon.
Then on wednesday 31st October you started ouzing liquid out of your chest, so they took you to look
in your tummy to see where the liquid was coming from and your tummy looked fine, so they took you
back to theatre to check on your heart then your canula burst and they had to renew it during the
operation, your heart stopped and they had to massage it for 15mins till it was working again, after
that your blood pressure seemed fine and you had a settled night. On Thursday when daddy and nana
were in visiting you your blood pressure was starting to drop, it was dropping quite quick and thats
when the doctors told us you werent going to make it Princess, your wee body had been fighting so
hard to stay it just couldnt take it any longer.
On Thursday 1st November 2007 you took your last breath and passed away peacefully surrounded by all
your family who loved you, it was the worst moment of our lives having to say goodbye, but you'd
fought so hard and we were so proud of you , then on wednesday 7th november we got you home you
looked so peaceful like you were just sleeping , we got to spend all the time we needed saying
goodbye.
On the 9th november it was your funeral , it was so special you would have loved it , we got you a
white horse and carrage and a little pink coffin as pink was your favorite colour , there were lots
of people there because everyone loved you and wanted to say goodbye , just wish it wasn't like this
,and we got you a princess headstone as you loved princesses and you were our wee princess ,and were
going to get a princess memorial bench so we can come and sit with you , we'll come and see you
everyday so you'll not be alone.
miss you millions princess
lots of love
Mummy & Daddy xxxx
As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart .
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you.
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
when we'll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever.
I am with you always.
SLEEP TIGHT MY SWEET ANGEL
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
from daddy n mummy
"Before this world had started
Before our lives began
God assigned us all our challenges
Some hard things to withstand
Each of us were given
Some difficult things to do
But God gave his bravest warriors
An extra burden too
So you came to this earth in a body
So you were challenged with a body
Broken and quite ill
But life could never take that from you
A solid, determined will
You kept your face turned toward the sunshine
Trapped in a body that only knew rain
And chose to see the joys in life
In spite of constant pain
And though your body was oft' connected
To needles, machines and tubes
You bravely faced each day with them
While expressing gratitude
For the chance of simply being here
Though to us it didn't seem fair but we wished u could be here
To see someone as special as you
Suffer in a body beyond repair
So when you'd honorably completed
Every trial you were assigned
God chose to bring you back to him
Freeing your bright spirit and mind
And though we'll miss you deeply
So cherished and loved were you nakita till we meet again and we gaurantee you we will xxxxxxxxx luv u always daddy n mummy xxxxxx
Loads of love xx
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There's a beautiful place called Heaven, A place free from care. A Heaven where
God only takes the best, We know because our Angels are there.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ BEAUTIFUL ANGEL Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
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┊ ┊ ┊ ♥ Those we love don't go away
┊ ┊ ♥ They walk beside us every day,
┊ ♥ Unseen, unheard, but always near,
♥ Still loved, still missed and very dear.
With love Always
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precious
Little ones
Why god takes little ones
I swear I’ll never know
You had so much life to give
It just wasn’t time to go
For comfort now I think of you
With tiny little wings
Up above in a beautiful place
Listening to angels sing
You’ll never know the pain I feel
The hurt you left behind
Oh what I would give right now
To hold you just one more time
I carried you in my womb
Then I carried you in my arms
And now until it no longer beats
Ill carry you in my heart
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Message from Heaven
I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you
to please say your prayers
I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above the crowd
Keep trying each moment
to stay in his grace
I came here before you
to help set your place
You don't have to be
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
if you continue to climb
To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
in a new special way
As I am now beside Jesus
in the heaven’s above
Please take care of each other
we send you our love
Simply put ...I really miss you
I've continued to ask why
Life took this dreadful wrong turn...
Now I often sit and cry
Simply put ...my heart is broken
Most people have no clue
Unless they live this heartache...
They don't know what I've lived through
Simply put... I long to hug you
Share a gentle warm embrace
Often spend each day just wishing....
This truth could somehow be erased
Simply put... I can't remember...
The last time I heard your voice
Memories are often painful...
I was not given any choice
Simply put... I know I'm grieving
Won't get better through the years
I have learned some coping methods...
To accept this new frontier
Simply put... I'm good at masking
Denying what I feel
For I know deep down inside me...
I will never truly heal
Simply put...I really miss you
No one knows the pain I bear
Simply put... there is no reason
Losing you was just not fair
I know that i went to early
And that god took me too soon
But sometimes angels are needed
To fly over that silvery moon
I know that i was only young
i had many years ahead
But god needed an extra angel
they had to be the best he said
But dont be sad im happy
Even though ive gone too soon
Look for me each night
In the light of that silvery moon
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