Alfie’s Story ✨

Alfie’s Story

Alfie James Lydon came into the world on the 28th of February 2024, a beautiful, perfect little boy, born at 36+2 weeks via emergency c-section. From the moment he arrived, he was wrapped in love—his mummy, daddy, and big sister Ellie, who had been so excited to finally meet him. He was everything we had hoped for and more, those first moments were filled with joy, cuddles, and the overwhelming happiness of welcoming a new life into our family.

For a short but precious time, life felt perfect. Alfie was home with us, safe in our arms, surrounded by love. He was happiest when snuggled up close, tucked into our arms. Ellie adored him—she would proudly show him her toys, cuddle up with him, and babble to him lots, she was 16 months old when Alfie was born. We dreamed of all the moments to come—his first giggles, his first steps, the chaos of two little ones running around together.

But our time with Alfie was far too short. A week after he was born, he became critically ill. The days that followed were a blur of fear, hope, and desperate prayers. He was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital, where the most incredible doctors and nurses did everything they could to save him. We clung to hope, willing him to stay, believing with everything we had that he would pull through.

But despite all the love and strength surrounding him, Alfie’s little body just couldn’t fight anymore. On the 12th of March 2024, at just 13 days old, we had to say goodbye. We held him close, told him how much we loved him, how proud we were of him, and how we would carry him with us forever. He left this world cradled in love, just as he had been from the very start.

Months later, we learned that Alfie had caught a virus similar to the common cold, which led to sepsis and multi-organ failure. Something so tiny, so ordinary, had taken away our perfect boy. Alfie’s inquest is still ongoing, and while we wait for answers, we focus on finding ways to honour him—to make sure his short life leaves a lasting mark.

Losing Alfie has broken us in ways we never imagined, but his love is still with us. He’s in the little moments, in the stars that shine a little brighter, in the way Ellie speaks about her baby brother with so much love. We say his name, we tell his story, and we make sure he’s never forgotten.

Alfie may have only been here for 13 days, but he changed our lives forever. He was strong, he was loved beyond words, and he will always be our little boy.

Written by Alfie's mummy - Lottie x