| Location | Wishaw |
| Age | 4 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/2003 |
| Date of Death | 01/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 8,986 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
Just a little poem i found for you.... With love xxx
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
Even though We are Miles Apart,
You took something with You,
You took my Heart,
I Miss you Too Much,
It Aches when I Cry,
Why did God take You,
I will never know Why,
But I know that I will be with You,
Somehow,Somewhere ,Someday.
our princess
"In the Memory of nakita ledwith"
"One sweet flower had drooped and faded,
One sweet youthful voice has fled,
One fair brow the grave has shaded,
Our dear loved one now is dead.
She has gone to Heaven before us,
But she turns and waves her hand,
Pointing to the glories over us,
In that happy spirit land."
miss u xxxxxxxxx
For Nakita
Dear little Nakita, i've just read your story that your mummy and daddy wrote for you. What a little fighter you are. Your parents and family must be so proud of you. God bless sweet angel xxxxxxx
To lose someone you love is hard to bear
To lose your child it is beyond compare
Whether the child is a daughter or son
Each one of them is a precious one
Your children can never be replaced
Every one of them has their own special place
Your heart is heavy it feels like lead
You don’t want to believe your child is dead
You don’t think the pain will ever go away
No matter what other people may say
No one knows just what to say to you
You need their help to see you through
Life it seems so unfair
You wish your child could still be there
Your memories fill your heart and head
You remember all the things they said
Life is for living and you must go on
You pretend each day they have not gone
Until you meet them once again
You will learn to live through.
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
somewhere over the rainbow
Don't cry I'm only sleeping
Don't think that I'm not there
I can see you as you cry
As i sit on my rainbow stairs
God told me that he needed me
And he only takes the best
And i love it here on my rainbow
I can now enjoy the rest
I watch you when you sleep
And i am there every day
Cant you feel me? i am here
And it will always be this way
I want to see you laughing
And i want to see you smile
I know you love me dearly
Remember I'm here, I'm not gone.xxx
For you princess XxXxX
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our princess
my little princess
In memory of our daughter
little girls are made of daisies,
and butterflies and soft kitty cat purrs,
and all the precious memories of time that once were.
little girls are made of angels wings.
and giggles. and a firefly's glow,
and all the happy feelings,
deep inside that we all know.
little girls are made of cinnamon and bubbles,
and fancy white pearls and snowflakes,
and rainbows,and ballerina twirls.
little girls are made of sunshine and cupcakes,
and fresh morning dew,
these are the reasons NAKITA everyone loves you.xxxx
miss you always love n hugs daddy n mummy.xxxx
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"Angel"
Tear drops, slow and steady,
The pain so real and true,
God took another angel,
And that angel, dear, was you.
Angel wings, upon the clouds,
Your body softly sleeps,
Hush now little angel,
No more tears you have to weep.
Little prayers,are sent to you,
The short life you led;
Your family will never forget you,
So rest your little head.
I know God will look after you,
Now you are truly alive,
Your spirit soars beyond the moon,
Your legacy will survive.
You’re beautiful, you’re endless,
Now stretch your wings and fly,
Your loved by so many,
It will never be goodbye.
Close your pretty eyes,
No more tears,just go and rest,
Let your soul lie peacefully,
we know you did your best.
A poem written by mellanie campbell
for all the little angels x
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