What sort of things have you all done in memory of your baby?

I have done:

Thomas's memory quilt framed with Photos
a shelf with photos and cross stitches and ornaments.
I had a garden but am gonna do a permanent one once we move into our own home.
A scrapbook album

But to me its still not enuff, but I dont know what else to do.

Huggles

Kim

We've had a sketch done, this site was also done in memory of Trinity, planted 2 rose bushes (I've since realised that the rose is Trinitys birth flower), made 2 bracelets (and also ordered 2), painted an urn and 2 candle holders (we burn the candles every night we are home), still working on her album, written a poem, dedicated a star in her name (Hipparcos Catalogue No. 93629 in the constellation Pavo, FYI), done a painting (as seen in the 'artwork inspired by my loss' post), and I've become even more obsessed with pink than I was before. Theres probably more that I haven't put here and probably more to come as I don't seem to be able to do enough.

For Riley I have done a memory box with a photo album, a book poems and words of dedication from family and friends, his birth certificate with his rememberance bracelet as a holder, all the little mementos from pregnancy eg: cards from the baby shower etc...
I have a sea cheast with his toys and blankets and clothes that I bought for him. His photo sits in the centre of our bookshelf with his ashes and a crystal angel watching over him.
2 days after I lost Riley and went and bought an 18ct gold heart locket which now is filled with his ashes and I wear it all the time.
I am always doing little things and we are going to get a painting done in the near future.
Like you Manda I don't seem to be able to do enough.

We have a memory box with a blanket, footprints, hand prints, her id bracelet, hair, her teddy bear from grandma, all the letters and cards including those from pregnancy, a mosaic butterfly that I made for her nursery wall, photos and a few gifts that people gave me at the service. We did her footprints in plaster and they are in a shadow box in the living room along with the angels that people gave us. We have a needle point with her name and date of birth on the wall where her crib used to be. I have a gold ID bracelet with Nicole on it that I wear all the time. I also have a gold cross on a chain (as does my dh) just like the one Nicole wears and these were blessed during the service. I bought a locket which contains a picture and some of her hair.

Manda, I really like the idea of the candles every night. We try to keep fresh flowers in the apartment. Eventually I would like a garden (once I have my own house).

I too try to think of more ways to memorialise, so this topic was a good idea!

Jenn

Oh yes forgot to add I have a loscket my mum gave me for xmas that has Thomas name and dob on it and i plan on putting a photo in it.

Here is a couple of photos of Thomas's memorial things.


Thomas's memorial blanket I got framed



Thomas's Memory shelf (middle one)

Kim, the quilt is beautiful. What a great idea. having it framed like that.

Jenn

Here's soe pics of the album I've been working on.

and some more

These pages are beautiful Amanda!

Jenn

Manda, those pages are really beautiful, when I get a chance I will post some of mine.

Hi all,
I forgot to say that I painted an urn for Trinitys ashes (well it was a jewelery box) and 2 candle holders. Here's a pic.

Amanda, that is gorgeous I love it.

Amanda, you are so talented. It is beautiful.

Jenn

What a beautiful urn Manda

Manda, you are so clever, that looks beautiful. Look forward to seeing more of your work.