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Kelsey’s Public Post:
“Emery Christopher Henderson
Date and Time of Birth: October 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM 4
Date and Time of Death: October 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM
Weight: 5 pounds, 6 ounces
Length: 19 inches
A few days ago I gave birth to Emery after an excruciatingly difficult and painful labor process that took five days. Chris and I’s sweet baby boy was born into the world with his umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck - the only obvious explanation as to why he had died. Our beautiful and perfect baby would have otherwise been healthy and would still be with us if this had not happened.
He had my nose, lips, and chin, and Chris’s dark wavy hair, brow bone, and eyes. Our baby boy was more precious and wonderful than we could have imagined and we will feel his loss for the rest of our lives.
We got to hold him, take pictures, and say our goodbyes. We are grateful for the time we got with him, but know it will never have been enough time. Saying goodbye to our baby was the hardest thing we’ve ever had to do.
This is the worst thing that has ever happened to us, but Emery’s existence blessed us more than I can ever put into words. He taught us how to love at depths we didn’t know existed and brought us memories we will never forget.
I could not have gotten through this past week without Chris being by my side. He has been the most loving and supportive partner through this process and through this loss. When our entire world fell apart this last week he was everything I needed and more. To be loved the way that he loves me, and to love him the way that I love him, makes it just a shred easier to move forward. Although we are filled with so much grief and sadness, and left with so many questions about why this happened to us, we have been given a gift by our son who deepened the bond between us in ways I cannot describe.
Right now, we are taking it moment by moment as I’m in postpartum recovery and as we plan a very small and intimate funeral for our son.
We want to share our story eventually, but need to take the time to work through our loss. Right now we ask for prayers and privacy from our loved ones as we try to more forward in a life without our son.”
There have been so many offers to help and such an outpouring of love and support. Thank you all for that. This is one of the biggest ways people can help Kelsey and Chris right now. After almost a week in the hospital, medical expenses have certainly accrued, and we want to help by handling this particular stressor for them. Any excess will go to living expenses while they take the time off they need to grieve and heal. Thank you all again for your heart to help and this show of support.
“Emery Christopher Henderson
Date and Time of Birth: October 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM 4
Date and Time of Death: October 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM
Weight: 5 pounds, 6 ounces
Length: 19 inches
A few days ago I gave birth to Emery after an excruciatingly difficult and painful labor process that took five days. Chris and I’s sweet baby boy was born into the world with his umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck - the only obvious explanation as to why he had died. Our beautiful and perfect baby would have otherwise been healthy and would still be with us if this had not happened.
He had my nose, lips, and chin, and Chris’s dark wavy hair, brow bone, and eyes. Our baby boy was more precious and wonderful than we could have imagined and we will feel his loss for the rest of our lives.
We got to hold him, take pictures, and say our goodbyes. We are grateful for the time we got with him, but know it will never have been enough time. Saying goodbye to our baby was the hardest thing we’ve ever had to do.
This is the worst thing that has ever happened to us, but Emery’s existence blessed us more than I can ever put into words. He taught us how to love at depths we didn’t know existed and brought us memories we will never forget.
I could not have gotten through this past week without Chris being by my side. He has been the most loving and supportive partner through this process and through this loss. When our entire world fell apart this last week he was everything I needed and more. To be loved the way that he loves me, and to love him the way that I love him, makes it just a shred easier to move forward. Although we are filled with so much grief and sadness, and left with so many questions about why this happened to us, we have been given a gift by our son who deepened the bond between us in ways I cannot describe.
Right now, we are taking it moment by moment as I’m in postpartum recovery and as we plan a very small and intimate funeral for our son.
We want to share our story eventually, but need to take the time to work through our loss. Right now we ask for prayers and privacy from our loved ones as we try to more forward in a life without our son.”
There have been so many offers to help and such an outpouring of love and support. Thank you all for that. This is one of the biggest ways people can help Kelsey and Chris right now. After almost a week in the hospital, medical expenses have certainly accrued, and we want to help by handling this particular stressor for them. Any excess will go to living expenses while they take the time off they need to grieve and heal. Thank you all again for your heart to help and this show of support.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kelsey King
Beneficiary