A few words about Freddie Bob Pountney: It wasn't an easy pregnancy to start with, we almost lost him early on but he was a tough little Bob and he was determined to be born. Freddie Bob Pountney was born 8.34am on 29th September 2013 at Wycombe Birth Centre. He was born after a fast labour weighing about 8lbs 13. He was a happy, healthy, placid, big boster of a baby boy with fine red/brown hair, kissable chubby cheeks and big bright blue eyes. We came home a few hours later where he met his older brother, Alfie, and his Nan. Alfie was scared of him at first but after the initial shock soon adored him. He would go ballistic looking for Freddie shouting 'Freddie Freddie Bruva Bruva' until he found him. Alfie would give him loads of cuddles and would touch Freddie's head, eyes, ears, nose and mouth and say what they were. Once Alfie trumped in front of the television and immediately decided to turn around and lay the blame on his new innocent little brother. Freddie already had his own little character and adorable noises which Alfie found hilarious to mimic. We treasured every precious moment with Freddie especially the quiet quality time spent with him after Alfie had gone to bed. Freddie loved cuddles and to be held, he was happiest dozing on a comfy lap. At first he was terrified of being put down in the moses basket at night and of the dark so we gave him lots of cuddles, left the light on and gradually dimmed it each night so he wasn't scared anymore. Our only family trip out was to Beaconsfield registry office but it was wonderful and our family felt complete. We had visits planned to local parks and Alfie's toddler club. We were looking forward to going back up to Kidderminster so Freddie could meet friends and relatives. We had plans for just the four of us to stay at home for a cosy Christmas and enjoy each others company. We were looking forward to us all going on our holidays next year in the trailer tent. We were already picturing Alfie and Freddie playing with each other, taking Freddie to school for the first time, helping him with his homework then helping him buy his first car, celebrating him getting his first job, watching him grow up, get married and have kids and us being the proud grandparents. Freddie was admitted by ambulance as a minor admission to Stoke Mandeville hospital in the early hours of Monday 7th October. His condition quickly turned to critical. Freddie was so tough that he fought off three cardiac arrests but he could fight no more and died on the fourth aged just eight days old. It is so cruel to have him taken away so suddenly and in such a horrendous way. As parents we will always have the what ifs and a lonely empty seat nearby. Our family is incomplete without him. We will always miss and love him. Rob's First and Last Attempt at Poetry... Dear Freddie, We loved you so much, We were ready, For that first loving touch. You were so perfect, And didn't make us wait, With not one known defect, You were ours home to take. We made the most of what time we had, Without a shadow of fluster, You even met Nan and Grandad, And of course, Alfie the little monster. Our family was finally complete, Not a word of complaint, Perhaps a little more sleep, But you were our saint. But little did we know, What short time we had, So much love to show, And that's what makes us sad. We were with you when you passed, Holding you so tight, It all went so fast, That heart breaking night. Nothing will ever be the same, Since we left the hospital that day, With no one to blame, There is nothing more to say. Freddie Bob goodbye, Some you never even met, Move on we will try, But we will never, ever forget.