Have been thinking more and more about getting some mementos for Noah and to finally get a photo or 2 in frames or something. I realise as time is passing by that he is not brought up as much by friends or family and as I always want his name said and his little self thought about I had best make sure they get reminded. Especially if this bean does actually grow...I must ensure that a 'new pregnancy' does not overshadow that my second child, my only son is not here.
So I have been considering some jewellery or even a tattoo. I saw another dead baby mum had a footprint on her foot and I really liked the concept of it and although I have not got any other tatts I do like the idea of getting his actual little foot print copied onto mine.
Its discreet and private if I want it to be, however as its summer 9 months of the year here, it would be also out there for the world to see. I like that i could look down and be reminded of him and that it also says he is walking with me and that his Mama is carrying him. What do you think of that idea girls and what other things have you done? Part of the reason I don't have photos around is because he had been dead for a few days by the time he arrived and they are not that 'family friendly' Funny isn't it how as a proud mum you still kinda want to show them to people and go "Look at my cute little guy, don't worry about that skin peeling off and the dark purple bits, isn't he just a darlin" while the poor unexpected viewer picks themselves off the floor. Oh dear!!
So any ideas would be great...
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I love the idea! I have yet to buy something of my own to remember JP but am leaning toward a tattoo. Thanks for checking on me! :)
I have Caden's name tattooed on the side of my foot, and so does Kim. her sister has his name, DOB and tiny footprints on her lower leg.
I love the idea of tattoos on feet. Our tattooist wanted to put them somewhere else - that spot on the foot is never guaranteed to stay pretty - but Kim's reasoning for wanting them there was so that he was always walking with us. I think our tattooist nearly cried when he heard that - and he didnt say another word about the placement!
RE your photos - I have friends who touch up photos (and I have minor skills of my own) If you would like some that are a little more "famiy friendly" as you say, I know we can help you out. Just email me - silly little giraffe (take out the spaces) [at] gmail [dot] com :)
Much Love
B
Hey, thanks for finding me. There's a woman in a support group that had her baby's hand tattooed on her hand and it looked really sweet. I have a necklace with Levi's handprint on it and it's been helpful for a couple of different reasons- when I'm feeling down I play with the charm just to feel connected to him again and that helps. It also helps because a lot of people notice it and ask about the significance and then I'm able to share my story. I think anything to keep that connection is a good thing.
I'm getting two Japanese cherry blossoms on my hip (I lost twin boys). The cherry blossoms have a lovely meaning in Japan (look it up) and it's not so overt that I would have to explain it to people if I didn't want to. Plus I am thinking I would add additional blossoms to the stem for my next children. Make it a celebratory tattoo instead of a memorial, you know? Congrats on the new baby...
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