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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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madonnawhore · 13/01/2011 16:54

Shout away!

abenstille · 13/01/2011 23:07

WOW, you have a right to feel so proud - well done you for making something positive from a horrible experience. Im so sorry that Jacob is not with you

tigitigi · 14/01/2011 00:47

Your lovely little boy will have a huge impact on the lives of (sadly far too)many people.

Congratulations on taking something positive from such a tragic situation.

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frozenfestiveflo · 26/01/2011 08:50

Today IT'S arriving - this is the day :)

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deemented · 26/01/2011 08:55

Frozen - Wow, that is fantastic. I'm so sorry that Jacob died, but what an amazing positive thing to come from his death.

I wish we'd have had something like that when my DS1 died soon after birth six years ago. Instead we were given ice packs to put in a crib with him

May i ask which hospital it will be at, and are there plans for any more to be sent to other hospitals?

trumpton · 26/01/2011 08:57

What a wonderful thing you have done.

TheGrumpalo · 26/01/2011 08:59

What a wonderful thing to do. I am so sorry for your loss but you should be very proud that you have helped create something that will help others in your situation.

goingdownhill I am very sorry for your loss too

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frozenfestiveflo · 26/01/2011 09:00

Todays is going into Gloucester Royal Hospital. One has already gone into Leeds and there are orders for loads more. :) If you google Medecool, you'll find it :)

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ohmeohmy · 26/01/2011 09:18

well done. fantastic memorial to your child. Let's hope it's rarely needed.

kayah · 26/01/2011 09:20

YANBU
you are great :)

CharlotteBronteSaurus · 26/01/2011 09:21

so sorry that Jacob died. what a wonderful way to remember him.

moonbells · 26/01/2011 09:34

Blubbing here too. You have done a wonderful thing, and my sympathies to you and all of you who have lost a baby like this.

My prayers are with you

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 26/01/2011 09:42

How thoughtful and kind of you, and what a sensitively presented product. How amazing you are to make something this good come out of something so tragic.

On a practical note - is this something hospitals have to fundraise for or is it something they can 'easily' afford and will want to do so. It would be so lovely if it could be standard equipment in every maternity ward but I don't know what that would take.

(((Goingdownhill))) so sorry for your loss.

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frozenfestiveflo · 26/01/2011 09:44

It is very very affordable approx £1500 and annual maintenance costs of about £25!

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LouMacca · 26/01/2011 10:13

Well done frozen, you can be very proud of yourself.

My friends baby girl was born sleeping in July 2007. I know she took some comfort that the room she was placed in was so well thought out and soothing.

She later found out that the room had been designed and paid for by another grieving Mum and Dad who had lost their baby girl at birth at the hospital.

So very sorry to hear about the loss of Jacob x

scottishmummy · 26/01/2011 10:15

Amazing resolve and courage after Jacob death,what an uplifting thread

you never get over losing a child but this has made a contribution and is a great way to channel all those raw emotions

plupervert · 27/01/2011 21:42

You are so kind.

Bellagio · 27/01/2011 21:58

What an incredibly thoughtful and strong woman you are.
Thankyou for caring about others in the midst of your pain, your efforts will be appreciated by those that need it.

DayShiftDoris · 28/01/2011 03:01

Wow Wow Wow

I'm going to email your link to the bereavement mw at work.

What a lovely way to honour your special little man x x x

Amazing x

Threaders · 28/01/2011 07:43

What an amazing story, you have made this man (all 6ft 3 and 15st of me) shed a few tears.

Totally inspirational - a standing ovation from me

florencerusty · 01/02/2011 11:24

just a little update and many many thanks

www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/Jacob-s-legacy-help-ease-parents-moment-grief/article-3164076-detail/article.html

Lovesdogsandcats · 01/02/2011 11:29

Am glad you have been able to turn your grief into something so amazing as this :)

goingdownhill I am so sorry for your loss.

WinkyWinkola · 01/02/2011 11:29

FRozen, you're amazing.

LDNmummy · 01/02/2011 11:33

A very sad story and I'm sorry for your loss, but a wonderful outcome that will benefit many other parents. Congrats and thank you. x

chelstonmum · 01/02/2011 11:45

Im sitting here 7weeks pregnant and sobbing.

What an amazing set of parents Jacob was blessed with. To have the kindness and heart to help others is truly remarkable. Sadly, so many families will benefit from this technology in coming years, but you have gifted them precious memories they would never have had before. x

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