Help the Holland Family
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I am trying to raise money for my sister and her family so they can focus on healing during this awful and tragic time…medical bills, autopsy, and cremation are things no one should have to worry about especially after losing a child ❤️ Any and all help is appreciated. I have included her Facebook post, the family is beyond heartbroken…
Melissa’s post:
I’m posting this because I can’t get myself to respond to texts or phone calls and I don’t know any other way of sharing our devastating news. Please know I’m not ignoring anyone but I’m not in a place to talk right now. January 2, 2024 was the day our hearts shattered into a million pieces and will never be the same again. For 7 months I carried our beautiful baby boy. We could not believe we would be blessed with another miracle baby to add to our family. I felt him kick and move and he was growing perfectly. Every appointment went amazing and he was thriving. On December 31st I knew something was wrong. I went to the hospital and they said his heart rate was great and sent me home despite me begging for an ultrasound. The next day I called again and asked to come in but they said there was no need. I called again the following day (1-2-24) and begged to be seen. They brought me in and this is when we found out there was no heartbeat. We lost our sweet baby. Yesterday, January 3rd, we packed our bags and came to the hospital to get induced and deliver our baby knowing we would never be bringing him home with us. The pain is unbearable and I would never wish this on anyone. Never in my life did I think I would be delivering my baby knowing he would not be breathing when I met him. Never did I think I would be signing paperwork with the funeral home for my baby. Never did I think I would have to make decisions about the death of my baby. Never did I think I would be ordering an autopsy of my baby. We have now lost 3 sons and 1 daughter, but never did I think we would lose a baby so close to the due date. I will never take for granted being a mom. I will never understand why this happened. A huge piece of my heart will be gone forever. As I sit here in the hospital hearing all the newborn babies crying, I can’t help to think that life is so unfair. We held our sweet baby and he looked just like Parker. He was perfect. He was 2 lbs and 8 oz. He was 16 inches. He had so much hair. He had all of the Holland facial features just like Parker. We named him Jackson Leo in honor of both our grandpas. I will love him forever and never forget about him. We are numb. We are heartbroken. It’s hard to breathe. I don’t know how to move on from something like this. I will forever be thankful for the incredible doctors and nurses at Froedtert West Bend for being so kind, caring, and compassionate.
Melissa’s post:
I’m posting this because I can’t get myself to respond to texts or phone calls and I don’t know any other way of sharing our devastating news. Please know I’m not ignoring anyone but I’m not in a place to talk right now. January 2, 2024 was the day our hearts shattered into a million pieces and will never be the same again. For 7 months I carried our beautiful baby boy. We could not believe we would be blessed with another miracle baby to add to our family. I felt him kick and move and he was growing perfectly. Every appointment went amazing and he was thriving. On December 31st I knew something was wrong. I went to the hospital and they said his heart rate was great and sent me home despite me begging for an ultrasound. The next day I called again and asked to come in but they said there was no need. I called again the following day (1-2-24) and begged to be seen. They brought me in and this is when we found out there was no heartbeat. We lost our sweet baby. Yesterday, January 3rd, we packed our bags and came to the hospital to get induced and deliver our baby knowing we would never be bringing him home with us. The pain is unbearable and I would never wish this on anyone. Never in my life did I think I would be delivering my baby knowing he would not be breathing when I met him. Never did I think I would be signing paperwork with the funeral home for my baby. Never did I think I would have to make decisions about the death of my baby. Never did I think I would be ordering an autopsy of my baby. We have now lost 3 sons and 1 daughter, but never did I think we would lose a baby so close to the due date. I will never take for granted being a mom. I will never understand why this happened. A huge piece of my heart will be gone forever. As I sit here in the hospital hearing all the newborn babies crying, I can’t help to think that life is so unfair. We held our sweet baby and he looked just like Parker. He was perfect. He was 2 lbs and 8 oz. He was 16 inches. He had so much hair. He had all of the Holland facial features just like Parker. We named him Jackson Leo in honor of both our grandpas. I will love him forever and never forget about him. We are numb. We are heartbroken. It’s hard to breathe. I don’t know how to move on from something like this. I will forever be thankful for the incredible doctors and nurses at Froedtert West Bend for being so kind, caring, and compassionate.
Organizer and beneficiary
Mandy Leonard
Organizer
Milwaukee, WI
Melissa Holland
Beneficiary