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to be so chuffed I'd like to shout it from the rooftops

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frozenfestiveflo · 12/01/2011 20:09

Our little boy was born sleeping in March 2007 :( He was full term. We got to spend about 12 hours with him.

Since then we have fundraised and worked with a company to produce a piece of equipment that will allow bereaved parents of babies to spend a little more time with their precious baby. It's been a long time coming but is finally being delivered to our local maternity unit the week after next. There will be others in other hospitals too :)

The development was inspired by Our Little Man and I am so proud.

I know this is the wrong place but where else?

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Takeresponsibility · 12/01/2011 20:34

Shout away, and we'll all stand behind you and cheer you on. Well done and how fantastic that you have made such a positive contribution from the sadness of your loss.

eaglewings · 12/01/2011 20:38

Thank you for putting energy from your grief into something that will be of benefit to so many new parents.

When I worked in this area I longed for the parents who wanted to take their baby home to be able to do so. This could make it one step closer

IWantToBeAFairyWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2011 20:38

Wow what an amazing story.

An amazing legacy you son has left this world. Its just in such sad circumstances.

mamsnet · 12/01/2011 20:38

Oh God, just read the bit about the plaque and am sat here blubbering.

You're one strong lady. Smile

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 12/01/2011 20:39

Fantastic sorry about your loss, you seem to have been able to harness your grief and do something totally awesome.

OracleInaCoracle · 12/01/2011 20:42

well worth shouting. I think you are amazing, and such an inspiration xx

I am so sorry about Jacob xxx

watfordmummy · 12/01/2011 20:47

what a lovely way to honour and remember your lovely boy, and wish that it doesn't have to be used that often.

stillbobbysgirl · 12/01/2011 20:56

Well done you! What an amazing thing to think of others when grieving for your little Jacob.

As the old saying goes ... God is in the details ... and this little thing will make a huge difference to some poor parents who are suffering as you did.

have a un-mumsnet hug! xxxxxxx

Doodlez · 12/01/2011 20:58

That's an amazingly special way to honour his life.

ChinaCup · 12/01/2011 21:03

Well done, it's a wonderful thing to turn your heartbreak into a comfort for other people.

PotPourri · 12/01/2011 21:05

Go ahead and shout it from the rooftops. You're smazing people and fantastic parents. You've done little Jacob proud you have!

GetOrfMoiLand · 12/01/2011 21:05

Bless you. I am so sorry for your loss but well done in doing that.

pinkstarlight · 12/01/2011 21:08

oh my goodness your story really touched me, what a wondeful achievement you are a very special person.

goingdownhill · 12/01/2011 21:12

That is such an amazing accomplishment. My DD was stillborn on friday, we were allowed to keep her with us for 24 hours. To be able to hold her and kiss her and tell her how very much we loved her was the greatest gift we were given. It is only the memory of those few hours that is enabling me to keep going. I would of done anything for even one more minute. Having to hand her over to the midwife as she could no longer be in the warm was horrific. What you have achieved will make it just that little bit easier for other parents.

Thank you. Sorry for the loss of your son. It is hell x

Portofino · 12/01/2011 21:12

That is so lovely! So sorry for your loss of Jacob. It is wonderful and truly inspiring that you could even think of how to help others when you were going through an impossibly difficult time! The world needs more people like you.

Portofino · 12/01/2011 21:14

goingdownhill (((((hugs))))))) I know there are no words that can help, but very sorry for your loss Sad

LatteLady · 12/01/2011 21:17

I am so sorry for all your losses - I remember my mother talking about a son she lost in the 1940s... so on behalf of her thank you so much for giving all those mums a little bit of comfort.

PotPourri · 12/01/2011 21:18

Portofino - so sorry for your loss. And thanks for telling your story Sad

SarahJessicaParker · 12/01/2011 21:21

Oh Frozen-so so sorry for your loss Sad was just explaining to my DM what you have done in your sons memory and started blubbing-you are an absolute inspiration and what an AMAZING thing you have done in the memory of Jacob to help other bereaved parents. You are a true inspiration - stand proud and YELL it from the rooftops

SmethwickBelle · 12/01/2011 21:22

You did well - what a great tribute to your son, you shout it anywhere you want.

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frozenfestiveflo · 12/01/2011 21:25

goingdownhill I am so sorry - words are hopeless. Seek comfort everywhere it is offered. I am offering.

Thank you all :) It didn't feel amazing just the thing to do

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goingdownhill · 12/01/2011 21:30

Thank you for you kind words. It is terrible we have 3 other children so I have to keep going. What you have done will truly make such a difference. I only hope we can find a way to positively impact the world in memory of Alexandra. Sad

Hassled · 12/01/2011 21:31

I'm just overwhelmed with what you've achieved - you should be so proud of yourself. It is amazing. And I'm so sorry for your, and other posters' losses.

missorinoco · 12/01/2011 21:32

No, and I thjink you need a megaphone to ensure lots of people hear you shout. Well done, you deserve to be proud. So sorry though, for the chain of events and loss of your baby that led up to this.

thell · 12/01/2011 21:37

Well done Frozen.
I am in awe.

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