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...to think about getting a piece of breastmilk jewellery?!

284 replies

Celebelly · 25/08/2019 22:10

I can't work out if I think it's a bit gross or lovely!

Basically, from what I gather, you send off a little of your milk and it gets made into a kind of powder/resin and you can have it set as a ring or pendant, etc. Visually it looks quite nice, from what I've seen, and given breastfeeding has been a difficult but ultimately v rewarding journey for us, I kind of like the idea of something to commemorate it when we're done (which hopefully is a while off yet).

But am I mad? Has anyone had breastmilk jewellery made? Do I need to give my head a wobble?

OP posts:
Lookingsparkly · 25/08/2019 22:13

Yanbu. I have done this through Milk Diamonds

SunshineDays2019 · 25/08/2019 22:13

Sorry OP but to me that sounds such an odd thing to do. I can't ahem "express" why, but just no.👎

Dieu · 25/08/2019 22:13

It sounds a bit mental to me, but do you know what, if it makes you feel happy then you should 100% go for it Smile

Abraid2 · 25/08/2019 22:14

I think it’s the kind of thing you’d look back in amazement at having done.

RebornFlame · 25/08/2019 22:14

I think I will so YANBU. It’s a lovely memory of a special time ❤️

Original poster
Celebelly · 25/08/2019 22:15

I can't ahem "express" why
Grin

Off to look at the Milk Diamonds website now!

OP posts:
Fishcakey · 25/08/2019 22:15

It's different, that's for sure!

BalanchineBallet · 25/08/2019 22:16

Sounds batshit to me....

Pinkblueberry · 25/08/2019 22:16

I don’t know, it does sound a bit naff to me if I’m really honest - how much does having this done cost??

PumpkinP · 25/08/2019 22:16

Hmm I might do this actually. I have been bf for 8 years now (different children before anyone starts Grin but without a break between) I’m coming to the end of it now as dd is 2 so would be a nice thing to do I think.

JacquesHammer · 25/08/2019 22:17

I really wish I had done. I think it’s a lovely idea.

SandyY2K · 25/08/2019 22:17

If you want to do it, go ahead.

Oly4 · 25/08/2019 22:18

What?! Why?! Just look at your children and smile about how you’ve breastfed them. Works for most people!
Breastmilk jewellery is bonkers

Clovk · 25/08/2019 22:19

I preferred to get a diamond eternity ring 😉😊

barryfromclareisfit · 25/08/2019 22:19

Do it. Wish I’d thought of it. I’d wear it as a pendant and let people admire and handle it before telling them what it was..,
Seriously, do it. This is a phase in your life you will always treasure. Have a jewel as a special commemoration.

Mammyloveswine · 25/08/2019 22:20

Ahh I'm getting a lovely necklace off hubby for Christmas!

...to think about getting a piece of breastmilk jewellery?!
MrsXx4 · 25/08/2019 22:20

Yes do it! It looks really nice and if I had known about it earlier I would have done it!

Lookingsparkly · 25/08/2019 22:20

I love mine. It doesn’t look like anything other than a pearly pendant to anyone else!

Sparklingbrook · 25/08/2019 22:21

It's one of those things that you will wonder what on earth to do with it in ten year's time.
Pass it down like an heirloom? If my mother had presented me with her breast milk in diamond form I would have been a bit 'ewww'.

But do it if you want.

LiveInAHidingPlace · 25/08/2019 22:23

I find the idea of "commemorating" everything these days quite sentimental and tacky. Getting a tattoo to "honour" this or that person, giving a middle name to "honour" someone, placenta prints, breastmilk jewellery...

We look back on the Victorians and think they were quite odd for having brooches made of the hair of their dead loved ones, and I guarantee people in the future will think our obsession with honouring and commemorating completely routine events is equally as odd.

Personally I've never felt any need to honour or commemorate anything as I have a functioning memory and no need to show off to others that I'm a deeply thoughtful and emotional person (which is how such things always come off to me).

That all being said, if you want it, just do it, the only thing worse than this public emotional outpouring is having to have others' approval before you do it.

ILoveAnOwl · 25/08/2019 22:23

Just make sure you do it through a reputable company. A friend of my sister had this done and it went mouldy.

user1494670108 · 25/08/2019 22:27

My youngest is now 11, breast feeding was very important in 2007 but it's a very long time away now and I can't imagine wanting to commemorate it, I still feed him regularly !!!

Weevle84 · 25/08/2019 22:28

Yes do it! I got a ring made with breastmilk pearl in centre and diamonds each side. No one would know it is a breastmilk pearl unless I tell them, it just looks like a pretty ring. But to me it is the most beautiful reward and reminder of the blood (literally!), sweat and tears that went into feeding my 3 babies. Go for it Grin

Bezalelle · 25/08/2019 22:32

Grim!

What next? Pendants made of fanny juice?

QueenofmyPrinces · 25/08/2019 22:32

My husband is getting me some breast milk jewellery for my upcoming birthday and I can’t wait.

I’m struggling to find the motivation to actually express some milk for it though Grin

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