Six-year-old girl dies five days after birth of her younger sister

Six-year-old girl dies five days after birth of her younger sister

Welcoming a baby is always a huge source of joy for parents. As soon as the moment of delivery approaches, a mixture of impatience, excitement and jubilation invades family members. Nevertheless, some unpredictable events can tip the parents' rejoicing to despair. In a testimony relayed by the site Mirror, a girl of 6 years old dies only 5 days after the birth of her little sister ...
A family residing in Malton, North Yorkshire, had to face a terrible shock, just five days after the birth of their much desired baby.

Unexpected death
Darcy, a little girl aged just 6, was looking forward to meeting her little sister. Full of joy, she attended the birth of little Beatrice and immediately loved her with all her heart.
But unfortunately, this happiness only lasted a long time since Darcy succumbed to his illness, only five days after the birth of his sister.
In fact, the girl had a rare disease called the VACTERL / VATER association. Thus, she had to undergo nearly 20 operations during her life. She, who was so happy to spend time with her little sister, contracted an infection that proved deadly.

Devastated parents
While Emily Nixon was eager to expand her family, she lost her first child. Unable to abandon her to her sad fate, the parents spent five days with her in a cold room in the hospital with the lifeless body of their daughter. "He was the most special person. Darcy was so kind that the only memories I have of her are when she thought of other people, "said her mother.
In addition, Emily confessed that what was causing her even more pain was that Darcy wanted to spend more time with her younger sister.
Before dying, Darcy would have asked the nurses to see her mother.
Then she would have fixed it right in the eyes before giving up her last breath, reveals the mother. "She did not want to leave without seeing me," said her mother.
A rare disease that consumed all his childhood


Darcy had a very short life marked by multiple surgeries. Indeed, only six months after her birth, she learned that she was suffering from the association VACTERL / VATER.
As a result, she was prone to a series of congenital malformations including abnormalities of the vertebrae, heart, anus, rectum, esophagus and kidneys.
It has undergone 20 operations including five open heart. In spite of all his misfortunes, his mother described him as a happy and lively child.
Overwhelmed by the tragic fate of their eldest daughter, the parents still said "we try to be positive and have a brave face because we have to be there for Bea".

How to deal with the death of a child?
No matter how healthy the child is, when he dies, the shock and bitterness that follow give way to a life of bitter taste. According to psychiatrist Christophe Fauré, the loss of a child turns a parent forever. Some think that the injury will remain in their hearts forever and they will not be able to recover from this ordeal. But in reality, the psychiatrist describes the suffering experienced by the bereaved parents as a completely normal stage. According to him, the loss of a child gives rise to feelings of anger and guilt. Indeed, parents feel betrayed by the existence and wonder what they did to deserve that. Then, they begin to question their behavior with the child, and to wonder if in fact, they did not have some responsibility in this drama. In addition, some parents feel guilty that they may one day forget their child. For them, getting better would mean that they did not love him enough. But Christophe Fauré specifies that to perpetuate the suffering is absolutely not a proof of their love.

In addition, the psychologist insists on the importance for parents to express themselves in order to alleviate the emotional burden imposed by bereavement. Nevertheless, it is necessary to find a person able to listen without judging and feeling under the influence of negative emotions. Thus, it is advisable to integrate a support group, with people who have experienced similar situations, or to go to a psychologist. Indeed, parents can take back the short of their life, while keeping in memory their deceased child.