Lily’s mum is pregnant, Lily and her mum and dad wait for the babies arrival with excitement. They go to a baby scan and go shopping for baby clothes for the new baby. One day mum goes in to hospital upset with dad. Lily doesn’t understand what is happening and is comforted by her grandmother. Mum and dad return from hospital and tell Lily that unfortunately the baby did not survive. They grieve the loss of the child and plant a tree to remember the baby girl by. At the end Lily holds hands with her mum and dad and looks up to a big shining star in the sky above their cottage 

A story about a child who’s mum and dad suffers a stillbirth 

Lily sitting in a cozy cottage living room, surrounded by happy family photos and baby items, with a hopeful expression

Lily lived with her mum and dad in a cozy cottage. Mum was expecting a baby, and everyone was excited. They talked about all the fun they would have with the new little one. The house was filled with hope and happy dreams.

A Happy Beginning

Lily and her mum and dad in a hospital room, looking at a monitor with a tiny heart beating on the screen

One sunny day, the family went to the hospital for a baby scan. They watched the screen carefully as the doctor explained everything. They saw a tiny heart beating on the screen. Lily smiled when she saw the little beat of life.

The Baby Scan

Lily holding a small blue hat in a baby clothes shop, surrounded by colorful baby clothes

A few days later, the family went shopping for baby clothes. They picked soft and colorful items for the soon-to-arrive baby. Lily even helped choose a small blue hat. Everyone felt full of hope and love as they planned for the baby's arrival.

Shopping for Joy

Lily playing with her toys in a sunny garden, with flowers and a small fence in the background

The days passed gently with promise and excitement. Lily played in the garden with her favorite toys. Mum and dad talked happily about the future with their new family member. The quiet moments made their love feel even stronger.

Days of Anticipation

Mum and dad looking worried in a living room, with an empty baby crib in the background

One day, mum suddenly felt very sad and upset. She had to go back to the hospital, and dad went with her. They both looked worried, and the mood at home changed. Lily did not understand why her mum was so upset.

A Sudden Change

Lily with big, questioning eyes, sitting in a quiet living room with toys scattered around

Lily felt confused and could not understand the grown-ups' sadness. She watched mum and dad with big, questioning eyes. The house felt quieter than before, and her heart became heavy. She wished someone could explain what was happening.

Confusing Feelings

Grandmother holding Lily in a warm embrace, sitting on a couch in a cozy living room

Grandmother came to visit Lily that day and sat with her. She held Lily close with a warm embrace. Grandmother listened patiently as Lily asked many questions. She explained that sometimes grown-ups feel deep sadness and that it was okay to feel that way.

Grandmother's Comfort

Mum and dad sitting on a couch with Lily, their faces marked with sadness, in a dimly lit living room

After some time, mum and dad returned home from the hospital. Their faces were marked with sadness and sorrow. They sat down with Lily and began to talk about what had happened. Lily listened quietly, not fully understanding the change in her family.

Returning Home

Lily with tears in her eyes, hugging mum and dad tightly in a living room filled with love

Mum and dad gently told Lily that the baby did not survive. They explained that sometimes babies stop growing before they are born. Lily felt tears well up in her eyes as she heard the news. The family hugged each other tightly to share their love in a hard time.

The Heartbreaking News

The family sitting quietly in a living room, soft lighting, with a framed photo of the baby on a table

The family spent many quiet days feeling the pain of their loss. They remembered all the happy dreams they once had for the baby. Lily learned that it was okay to cry and to feel sad. Mum and dad spoke softly about the baby with heavy hearts and lots of love.

A Time to Grieve

The family planting a small tree in their garden, with a watering can and a shovel nearby

To remember the baby girl, the family decided to plant a small tree in their garden. They planted the tree with care and watered it every day. As the tree grew, it became a symbol of hope and remembrance. Lily felt that the tree would always keep the baby’s memory alive.

Planting a Memory

Lily, mum, and dad sitting outside their cottage, holding hands and looking at a bright star in the night sky

One clear night, Lily, mum, and dad sat together outside their cottage. They held hands and looked up at the big, shining star in the sky. The star twinkled like a friendly light that watched over them. In that special moment, Lily felt that love and hope would always be with them.