Sadly on 2nd May 2017, our beautiful baby boy Dexter Charles Reynolds was born sleeping at 19 weeks. His death came from nowhere, 24 hours prior Victoria had felt the fluttering of his tiny body. It felt like our world ended, even though we were already blessed with two incredible children.
At a time when our lives had been thrown into utter chaos and unexpected decisions had to be made, we were given the option of placing Dexter in a Cuddle Cot, for him to stay with us until it was time to say goodbye.
Because of the Cuddle Cot the hospital provided, the time we had with Dexter allowed us to grieve, admire his beauty, cuddle and kiss our boy. It essentially allowed us to bond with him, similar to a non-angel baby.
For Dexter to stay with us, he needed to stay cool from birth to keep his condition stable. The cot works by placing a cold mat under the cot sheets allows cooling of the baby whilst surrounded by family in a comforting environment.
Having been able to experience the Cuddle Cot and in memory of Dexter, we would like to raise money to buy a Cuddle Cot, a blanket and some sheets for a local hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Melbourne, where it is needed. The donation of the cot will allow more families, thrown into a horrendous and heartbreaking situation like us to spend precious time with their angel babies.
We welcome support with our fundraising that we shall be doing over the coming months. Alternatively you can provide a cash donation by either contacting Victoria and Nathan directly or using the link below.
The Emerikus Land Foundation was set up in honour of our baby girl Emerikus Land who we lost due to Placental Abruption on the 24th of March 2013. We set up this foundation to raise awareness and funds for the purchase of Cold Cuddle Cots.
About Fundraiser
Victoria Reynolds
Altona Meadows, VIC
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
Steven Pease
$ 415
In memory of your beautiful sleeping angel. May these funds go towards bringing some comfort to those going through such heartbreaking journeys.
Love, Éabha
12months old
xxx
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Abi Jayawardena
$ 60
Abi's donation for silent auction.
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Gabriela Heinz
$ 80
Sorry it took this long... So proud of you xx
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Karen Goddard
$ 50
Karen's donation for silent auction
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
Anonymous
$ 25
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Gaynor Lewis
$ 20
Thinking of you Vic, Nathan and family. Well done Vic for being so brave and helping to make other people's lives that bit easier in this situation xxxx
The Emerikus Land Foundation was set up in honour of our baby girl Emerikus Land who we lost due to Placental Abruption on the 24th of March 2013. We set up this foundation to raise awareness and funds for the purchase of Cold Cuddle Cots.
In memory of your beautiful sleeping angel. May these funds go towards bringing some comfort to those going through such heartbreaking journeys. Love, Éabha 12months old xxx