We were in a car accident yesterday. [name]Caoimhe[/name] had a complete placental abruption and our baby girl was delivered by C section at 32 weeks. [name]Caoimhe[/name] bled so much that they had to perform a hysterectomy. She is out of the woods for now but is absolutely distraught. I really don”t know what I can do to help her. Our little star, is in the nicu on a ventilator. Sorry to burden you all with this but I”ve been sent home ”to rest” and just I don”t know what to do… [name]Caoimhe[/name] has asked me to let you all know that we have named her [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name]. [name]Gwyn[/name].
OMG!!! We’ve heard about you!!! [name]Gwyn[/name], I’m soo sorry!! But glad that everyone appears to be safe!!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
And you have chosen a lovely name. 
I am so sorry! You are in my thoughts. [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] is a beautiful name I am sure for a beautiful little blessing!
I am so sorry to hear of the accident, and I am sure you are in the thoughts and prayers of all Berries, myself included. I think the best thing you can hope to do for [name]Caoimhe[/name] at this time is simply to be there for her, to listen whenever she needs to talk, and to make sure she has everything she needs. It must be a horrible shock to be in a car accident and then have to have such a panicked, dangerous birth and a hysterectomy so suddenly, and your hospital may be able to offer some sort of professional counselling. Hopefully she will take comfort from her healthy (and beautifully named) little girl, and, while you must let her talk through her feelings, be prepared to distract her, too.
Praying for a smooth and speedy recover for [name]Caoimhe[/name], and the continued health of baby [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name],
[name]Auburn[/name].
I’m keep you in my prayers.
[name]Gwyn[/name], I am so sorry to hear that you have been through this traumatic experience! A car accident is upsetting enough by itself – but then an emergency birth and a hysterectomy! Our hearts go out to you all.
I am so glad that you all are safe. You picked a beautiful name for your little daughter! Please know that we are thinking of you all and praying for comfort, peace, and health!
Sending a big hug to each of you!
I’m so sorry! But at least she’s okay, and [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] is a wonderful name.
[name]Gwyn[/name], I am so sorry about the accident! You, [name]Caoimhe[/name] and [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] (what a beautiful name!) are all in my thoughts and prayers.
A hysterectomy is a very traumatic operation (both mentally and physically) - I had one at age 39. Give [name]Caoimhe[/name] lots of love, support and most of all, time. Let her know she will be okay.
All of us at nameberry are so sorry to hear about your accident and sending all our heartfelt wishes for a complete recovery.
I am so sorry to hear about your wifes accident but I am so happy that your baby girl has made it into this world safe and sound. She will need time to come to terms with it all. The best thing you can do is just support her and stand by her side. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Thoughts and prayers are with [name]Caoimhe[/name], [name]Gwyn[/name], and wee [name]Seren[/name]. Your beautiful little girl is in the world, and it sounds like she’s determined - like her mum! Stay strong.
I am so sorry…my heart breaks. Your family is in my prayers and I’m thankful everyone is okay.
OMG!! I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
I can’t add anything other than what’s already been said, but my prayers also go to your family. [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] is a gorgeous name! Best of luck to all of you!
This is such shocking news. I’ve been following your wife’s thread about names with interest because my father was Irish and I was almost called [name]Roisin[/name]. First of all, how are you doing? Were you hurt? And how is [name]Caoimhe[/name] - was she hurt other than the placental abruption, c-section and hysterectomy? I hope that everyone involved in the accident is going to be ok.
My grandfather was in a horrifying accident this past summer and he suffered post traumatic stress for some time. He found that talking about it in the days and weeks that followed really helped. Of course, in your case there is going to be added trauma what with the unexpected birth and hysterectomy. Are counselling services going to be offered by the hospital? If so, I think [name]Caoimhe[/name] should take them up on it, and you as well. Expect [name]Caoimhe[/name] to be experiencing a massive hormonal drop in addition to the trauma of the accident and the c section - this often results in what is known as the “baby blues” but will be compounded by everything else. Keep an eye out for Postpartum depression if she is distraught for too long.
Please do try and get some rest. [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] is a beautiful name.
Thankyou all for your well-wishes and support, I will pass your messages to [name]Caoimhe[/name]. It is much appreciated. I was not hurt except for the whole shock etc. We were hit from the passenger side. [name]Caoimhe[/name] was only bruised but went into labour pretty much immediately after, she passed out as we got to the hospital and was rushed to surgery. I think that qualifies as the most terrifying moment of my life… We held our little star for the first time this morning. She is so tiny - weighed in at 3lb 6oz. She’ll be staying in the nicu until she has gained some more weight and can breathe on her own - but so far so good. It is so hard to think that we’ll be coming home without her. Again thankyou so much for being here - it is wonderful to vent my feelings/have some people to “talk” to without burdening [name]Caoimhe[/name] any further. [name]Gwyn[/name].
[name]Gwyn[/name], I’m glad you were not hurt in the accident. But I am sure the shock must be terrible. [name]Hope[/name] you and [name]Caoimhe[/name] can be with little [name]Seren[/name] often until you can finally go home together as a family. Keep us posted and feel free to ‘talk’ with us, as needed. We are keeping you, [name]Caoimhe[/name], and [name]Seren[/name] [name]Roisin[/name] in our thoughts.
Hey [name]Gwyn[/name], glad that you were OK, totally understandble that you are in shock, and OMG YES, most terrifying experience ever, I can not even begin to imagine. NICU is the best place for them at the moment, they are being looked after and thank God you are all OK. My heart goes out to Caoime, pls tell her all us nameberries are thinking of her and the ordeal that you are going through. !! No words right now to tell you just how saddened I am for her. [name]Glad[/name] that [name]Seren[/name] made it through, miracles do happen. xoxo
This event must have been so shocking/scary for you all.
Firstly, I would like to wish you a big warm congratulations on the birth of a beautiful daughter.
Secondly, my thoughts are with you all for a speedy recovery.
Take care, and I hope you can make the most of those special new born moments.
I am so, so sorry. Thank God you’re all alive! I will be praying for your wife and little [name]Seren[/name] (gorgeous name!) and I truly hope they recover well. They can do amazing things in the NICU and I’m sure [name]Seren[/name] is a fighter and will make it through this just fine.
I don’t know if you planned to have more children but I can only imagine what a shock an emergency hysterectomy must be, I’m sure you both need to grieve that loss. I really am sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you.