I can't claim this idea...

LoveOBX630

But I thought I would share it with you guys in case that one of you might be in a similar situation. My family had a rough 2013, we lost both of my parents. I lost my mom in March 2013 to lung cancer, which we found out about as a result of our wedding reception. Then we got our BFP in September and lost my dad in October of 2013. Throughout this pregnancy, we have been dealing with the estate matters and things of that nature. Anyhow, in the process of the estate sale and all of that, the pictures that my mom had put away for me have somehow disappeared. I don't know where they went. My brother hasn't seen them, etc. My dad was cleaning out things after mom passed away, and I don't know if he moved them somewhere but regardless--I don't have them. These pictures were from when I was born all the way through my wedding. Vacations, Christmases, etc. Having lost those memories and things has really bothered me.

I wanted to be sure that this didn't happen for Landon, but we weren't sure how we could do it. My DH saw a a video that I think is an advertisement for Google Chrome, and sent it to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4vkVHijdQk.  Needless to say, hormonal me bawled like a baby, but this is exactly what I was looking for. This way, we can send pictures and videos to an email address for him throughout his life and one day, when he is old enough to appreciate it, he can have the password. Then everything is already in one place and he can have it forever (assuming the internet lasts forever). 

Anyway, I didn't know if anyone else might find comfort in this so I thought I would share!

puttyeast

My DF also likes this idea and found a site called Tweekaboo. It's an online diary kind of thing for families. We've been using it for the pregnancy with our weekly pics and other special events. We write it as if talking to our son for him to read it eventually. Anyway, just thought I'd share about it as a similar option!

CJnKR2014

DH and I have emails for our boys too. I saw the idea on Facebook at one point. I didn't think about sending videos and pictures to them though, that's a really good idea. We were just going to write letters to them.

Mindyvl

I'm a big old ball of tears now.

Pepper6

I'm sorry for your losses.

We set up an email address for LO to be able to do this. One of our friends has done this for their kids and it's such a great way to save memories.

LoveOBX630

AH! yes, I cried. Big ugly fat tears with my glasses on because my eyes are puffy due to an average hour of sleep per night the last 3 nights. BUT it made me smile after I was done chastising myself haha

That idea @puttyeast is pretty cool! I will have to check it out with DH tonight. Thanks!

penquin524

First off, sorry for your losses. Aww! I love this so much! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Will definitely be doing this. Yes, tears did form!

Lindsleigh77

I'm so very sorry for your losses. Thank you for sharing this video, it's a beautiful idea

hlp2709

Thanks for sharing. I am going to look into this for sure love the idea .

jenlynne0624

I love this idea. After the LO is born, DH and I were going to set up an email account too. Will definitely do this when DH goes back to work this summer. Thanks for sharing! 

LoveOBX630

Thanks you guys! I am glad I was able to help, even if the idea is not originally mine!  

babyglo350

Never thought to do this. It makes sense though being that we are currently living in the digital age and it's only bound to get even more digital. I love physically having photos but this a sure way to protect those images and memories forever. Setting up an email ASAP. Lol.