| Location | Barnsley |
| Age | 0 |
| Date of Birth | 11/2006 |
| Date of Death | 11/2006 |
| Visitors | 1,961 since 10/12/2006 |
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On 5 November at 6.15 a.m. a star was born, Imani Grace Hannabuss, a fighter from day one. Although Imani died two days later on 7 November 2006 at 5.00 a.m, we got to spend two very special days with her, which is more than we could ever have hoped for as she was very poorly.
It all started at the 20 week scan, my husband and I happy thinking that we were about to find out the sex of the baby and that she was fit and well. It wasn't to be, the sonographer found fluid all around her and said it didn't look good at all, we were devastated, especially as I had miscarried only 6 months earlier.
The diagnosis - hydrops fetalis. After several specialist appointments and blood tests, my husband and I were told to expect the worse and that the odds were 70% that the baby would die in utero as Hydropic babies have a high mortality rate around 90% die.
Imani wasn't going to give up on us though, so how could we give up on her? Little did we know she was fighting all the way and although an amnio and many other intrusive tests were performed, she managed to survive to 34 weeks gestation two days from the planned ceaserean date.
The doctors were surprised, the odds of survival went from 30% to 50% and by this stage were now at 70% - how could we be anything but positive?
Imani was born 6 weeks prem weighing 5 lb 12 oz and was taken straight down to the Intensive Care Unit, Daddy was up and down between the two of us bringing photo's and any information he could pass on. I didn't get to see her until later that day and it is a moment I will never forget, she was beautiful and looked perfect in every way. Imani's sisters Jamie Lee and Jasmine got to meet her too that night. The ICU staff were happy that she was surprisingly stable we were given hope once more.
Unfortunately the following day, Imani started to slowly deteriorate and late that night we were told yet again to expect the worse. Imani gave all she could and more, finally giving up her long fight the next morning and died in her daddy's arms.
We may never know why our little girl was taken, however we do know that she will be missed and loved every single day.
The poem below was read out at Imani's funeral by her daddy.
In a baby castle, just beyond our eyes,
our baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.
Who are we, to wish that you had known this world of strife?
Now, play on, sweet Imani, you have eternal life.
At night, when all is silent and sleep forsakes our eyes,
We’ll here your tiny footsteps
come running to our side.
Your little hands caress us,
so tenderly and sweet,
We’ll breathe a prayer and close our eyes and embrace you in our sleep.
Feelings we will treasure,
Sometimes they’ll make us sad,
Because our little baby,
We are still your Mum and Dad.
Goodnight and God Bless you.
A poem for my Unique baby sister,
My beautifullvvlittle sister are u ok?
what have u been doing in heaven today?
Are the angels taking good care of u?
in ways in witch i have always wanted to!
I am in pieces without holding u
without even seeing you too.
Maybe someday these questions will be answered,
But for now i will not be heard,
so untill i am sleep well and god bless xxxxxxxxxx i love u eternally xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sister
For my darling sister Imani Grace,
When my mum told me about you,
i was lost for words and didn't know what to do.
i laughed and cryed for a new sister to be born,
But then 1 morning my nan started to maun.
she told my sister was now aternally asleep,
For those few hours i didn't do anything but weep.
I wanted to know why u were gone,
You were everything but now like a star that never shone.
But to me u are always there forever in my heart,
even though you are now gone i remember you from the start.
Precious Child by Karen Taylor Good
In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still
In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still
In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then
In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
3 years old chicken
Hello Imani,
only me, your annoying dad, well thats what the girls tell me any way, miss you chicken! I said to jaz yesterday how much you both looked alike when you where born. i wounder if you would have blond hair like jamie-lee and Jaz. I wounder all the time thinking about what if!
We all love and miss you so so much
see ya later
DAD
Imani Grace
I don't know what to say, but what i do know is that you are in my thoughts as each day goes by. Some times i feel as though you are sat beside me, wondering what i'm doing. I look at the photo on the wall of us all as Jaz is 2 years old, and as your 2 today i think on how you would be and what naughty things you'd be up to,being led astray by Jamie and Jaz. Happy birthday all my love DADDY XXXXXXX MUMMY XXXXX and the GIRLS XXXXXXX
Dear my little baby sister
This is a poem that I wrote just for you:
Even though you passed away,
In my heart you will always stay
When I saw you, so beautiful and sweet
I new our mummy had given us a treat!
I think about you 24-7,
because now I know that you're in heaven.
So rest you're head and close your eyes
and remember I will be here at those awkward times!
Love you lots, from Jamie Lee xx
Message
Wow, that's a beautiful poem. Isn't it wonderful to have the hope of eternal life and that one day we too will enjoy meeting Imani. God Bless you.
what a beautiful name for such a beautiful little girl. Imani you really are an angel. Sweet dreams baby blow kisses down to your mummy and all who love and miss you so very much. I hope that you have found my angels and play with them in heavens garden. xxx
Beautiful Angel
What a brave and inspirational little girl you are Imani Grace. You fought so hard, so your mummy and daddy could spend two wonderful days with you. Now you are at peace, playing with all the other beautiful angels.
Sending much love and strength to your family.
Rest in peace sweet angel
God Bless
xxx
i had a scan at 20 weeks to be told my baby had trysomy 18, i was told i was to abort, but felt it was not right, i gave my boy a chance, he survived 2 hrs, we knew he would die, but know he is safe in the arms of the angels, like your little one, be brave and strong as your angel will look down on you and protect you all.
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