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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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madhairday · 12/01/2011 21:40

Oh that is such a wonderful thing to do Frozen. Please do shout it out. I am so sorry for your loss.

ThisFeelsWeird · 12/01/2011 21:41

I wish I had your courage. You are awesome. I am so sorry for what you have been through but so proud of you and for you.

ThisFeelsWeird · 12/01/2011 21:43

Goingdownhill will you accept a virtual hug from a stranger? I am so terribly sorry for you and your family. Life can be so unfathomably cruel. I will say a little prayer for you, if you don't mind.

RiojaLover75 · 12/01/2011 21:44

That's lovely Frozen, well done to everyone involved and to your DS in his memory

ebonyfish · 12/01/2011 21:44

This will bring such comfort to parents in this dreadful situation. Well done, you.

Take care and all the best for the future.

cobbledtogether · 12/01/2011 21:45

I'm so sorry you lost your son, but what a wonderful thing to do help other bereaved parents in his name.

Reading this has really moved me.

RumourOfAHurricane · 12/01/2011 21:45

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weedle · 12/01/2011 21:45

I think you're amazing. Jacob's legacy will provide a bit of light for people in their darkest times.

I'm sorry that sounds naff but I've tried to write something and I can't find the words.

GiddyPickle · 12/01/2011 21:47

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LadyOfTheManor · 12/01/2011 21:49

That's amazing. I'll shout it from MY rooftop if it helps!

But to the pair of you (the op and other poster) keep soldiering on, you're both terribly brave.

hormonalmum · 12/01/2011 21:50

You are an inspiration Festive. Am reading with tears rolling down my face.
So very sorry for your loss

toddlerwrangler · 12/01/2011 21:54

Fantastic - waht a lovely thing to do.

AlwaysbeOpralFruitstome · 12/01/2011 21:58

Amazing! What a beautiful tribute to your little boy. So sorry for both yours and Going's loss, a tear and a kiss for your sweet, sweet children.

Blatherskite · 12/01/2011 21:59

You're amazing. Well done. What a wonderful thing to do

TCOB · 12/01/2011 22:03

Wish I was as eloquent as Giddy - I can only echo hers, and everyone's else's, voice: what a magnificent, selfless achievement out of a tragic, cruel loss - truly you are a mummy in a million. I ache for both you and Going - sleep sweetly little darling babies.

thefurryone · 12/01/2011 22:10

Sorry for your loss. I have so much admiration for people who, after such sad events, find the energy and drive to achieve something so positive.

echt · 12/01/2011 22:11

Such a thoughtful action, frozen.

So sorry for your loss, and so gladdened by the generous spirit which made you do this.

ILovedYou · 12/01/2011 23:43

You have helped bereaved parents forever.
Heros xxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Magna · 13/01/2011 16:01

Bump

taintedpaint · 13/01/2011 16:12

I'm so sorry for your loss OP. :(

But what a wonderful thing you have done in memory of your precious little boy. You are an inspiration. :)

Gemsy83 · 13/01/2011 16:21

Thats amazing- you should be so utterly proud of yourself. Although its something no parent ever wants to experience (and you should never of had to)any bit of comfort in a situation like this is a humungous help, and being able to spend longer before having your DC took away from you must be a huge comfort. Sorry if it comes out all wrong x

mamadiva · 13/01/2011 16:21

I can't imagine there would be a better way to honour Jacob :). Well done.

My is the father of 2 sleeping babies and I know this was a thing that affected him and my aunt/partner, the first was born 18 years ago and the second was October last year and apparently not much has changed so this I am sure will be a very welcome innovation to anyone who has to go through this already harrowing experience.

I am sorry you've had to go through losing your little boy to go on and do something like this but please be assured it will be appreciated by many, many others.

Going there are no words to describe how you must be feeling I'm sure, but you are in my thoughts this evening. I know this is'nt much from a stranger but just had to let you know.

mamadiva · 13/01/2011 16:23

That came out all wrong.... that should hve been my UNCLE and my aunt and his new partner

pinkhyena · 13/01/2011 16:46

Frozen and going i'm so sorry for your losses, can't imagine what it must be like. :(

And Frozen YANBU you should be so proud of what you have achieved, what a lovely way of remembering little Jacob!
x

RespectTheDoughnut · 13/01/2011 16:52

I'm so sorry to all of you who have lost children. I can't begin to imagine. Well done to you, Frozen - it's something really positive out of a dreadful situation. I hope that you can take some comfort in that.

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