and then it was quiet

And there was goosebumps. Ellemieke and Sergio Herman-Vermolen lose their third child. Just before birth. Such a message that whispers through the space. One looks up, the other tells. A hand is placed over the mouth.

There is a silence.

Ellemieke and Sergio. One of the nicest, coolest couples you can imagine. Successful in what they do, but especially very much connected to each other. Family people. With two little boys. Now she was very much wanted pregnant with her third. We’re adding a little more love to our family, she posted months ago on Instagram. Two weeks ago you still saw a stunning Ellemieke in yoga pose with the hashtags #8months and #namaste. A glowing mother.

And now this. Sometimes you just don’t understand life. Today is such a day.