This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
MP Guy Opperman Mourns Loss of Twin Sons Hours After Birth ¶
UK Member of Parliament Guy Opperman has shared his heart-wrenching experience of losing his twin sons, Rafe and Teddy, just hours after birth. The 55-year-old MP took to Twitter to express his grief and gratitude to the National Health Service (NHS) doctors who tried to save their lives.
Opperman, who represents the Hexham constituency, revealed that he and his family emerged from the hospital 'shell-shocked' after the tragic loss. He asked people not to send flowers, but instead, to send cards to help the family cope with their grief.
"Nothing we could do. Just a horrible tragedy. We emerged from hospital a week ago shell-shocked. We have taken some time out to recover. I am back at work part-time but bear with me. We will come through this, but will always miss our boys. Cards are fine, but please no flowers," he wrote on Twitter.
Opperman also expressed his gratitude to the NHS doctors and nurses who tried to save their sons. He revealed that he and his family are engaging with Sands, a charity that supports families who have experienced the loss of a baby. He also announced plans to establish a small fund to support research that will prevent other families from experiencing the same pain.
"We are grateful to the NHS doctors and nurses who tried to save our boys. We are engaging with Sands, who help families coping with the grief of baby loss. We will try and establish a small fund to support research that will prevent other families from experiencing the same pain," Opperman added.
Opperman's message has been met with an outpouring of support from netizens, who have shared heartwarming messages of condolence. The MP has also been praised for his courage in sharing his story and for his commitment to supporting research that will help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
