xp from pgal- including my first in newborn photos

blessedhope

I have scheduled a week after the baby is born a newborn photo session that is going to include my husband and I. I met with the photographer today and I told her I wanted to somehow include my first child who I lost in the family photo. I am thinking along the lines of a tiny object that would be in memory of him but I can't think of anything in particular that seems right. I thought of a rose but I don't really like that idea. The photographer suggested a pair of his shoes but honestly an empty pair of baby shoes in the photo seems a little too obvious, I'm looking for something a little more subtle- do you ladies have any suggestions?

martinimomma

Are there any small items that would not be unexpected in a newborn photo shoot that might have meaning for you?  Like a small teddy bear of stuffed animal that is from or makes you think of your Angel Baby, or a small angel figurine of some sort?

Junebug060609

Sandy covered most of the suggestions I had.  Things like one of his hats, a blanket he used...typical baby stuff.  I've also seen pics of the younger sibling next to a small framed photo of the older sibling...though it sounds like you want something more subtle than that.  Something that represents your oldest symbolically could work too, like a dragonfly or butterfly pin, for example, could work as well.

melly918

I don't know if Hallmark still has these angel figurines made by Willow Tree... Google it and you can get an idea. GL!

jertie

sandyd:

Are there any small items that would not be unexpected in a newborn photo shoot that might have meaning for you?  Like a small teddy bear of stuffed animal that is from or makes you think of your Angel Baby, or a small angel figurine of some sort?

I think including something in the picture that's symbolic is a great idea!  For example, a friend of a friend always signs her Christmas cards, etc. with the family names, plus a small hand drawn butterfly to represent her baby (that way she was still included with the family - but it's nothing overt).  Also, when my boss sent flowers to Ace's funeral he asked the florist to include a toy airplane in the arrangement (The card said "Fly high Ace") and ever since then it's been his symbol for me.  Something meaningful to you that makes you think fondly of your LO.

MrsRiceARoni

I like the idea of a butterfly of some sort, maybe you could find a pretty one at a craft store in with the fake flowers? When I delivered Noah my hospital would mark the room of a loss with a butterfly on the door so all of the staff would know to be respectful when they walked into the room. For me an Ark of some sort would also be fitting since my son's name was Noah but that's more personal to me.

Lbloom

We included my Eleanor Bear (from Molly Bears) in my rainbow's newborn shoot for our family photo. I'm taking a small pink bear that was part of Eleanor's flower arrangement to J's 3 month pics this weekend. I'm hoping she'll hold it. If not I'll try again in 3 months.

damabo80

I love Cashew's Xmas cards. Each year, it's a family pic, and she's holding a Rose, representing her angel: Aurora Rose. Warms my heart each time I see it.

blessedhope

Lbloom:

We included my Eleanor Bear (from Molly Bears) in my rainbow's newborn shoot for our family photo. I'm taking a small pink bear that was part of Eleanor's flower arrangement to J's 3 month pics this weekend. I'm hoping she'll hold it. If not I'll try again in 3 months.

this is really sweet

crystal8503

Was Titus given anything that is very special to you, whether it's symbolically or an actual baby item?  My sister gave me a pair of earrings with the August birthstone to represent my miscarriage.  I wore them everyday until Xavier was born and still wear them very often.  I forgot while we were at his newborn photo shoot but I had planned to place the earrings between his toes, kind of like the photos done with wedding bands.  

I'm sure whatever you pick will be beyond perfect and will celebrate both of your children's lives.  Please let us know what you decide to pick!  I know it's still a bit in the future but I'd love to see the picture once you get it back, so please share! 

Auki13

We had family photos done recently and all my kids have "colors".  Annabelle's color is purple and I had on a purple scarf for her.  We were going to do our Annabelle bears (all the kids have one and Annabelle is buried with one), but thought this would be too much.  3 kids, 2 adults, and 3 teddy bears just seemed like a lot.  But if you just add one teddy that could be really cute!

karma79

It was purely an accident for mine but we have a pic of me leaning over L and my necklace with the ring I wear for K is dangling over him in the pic. Pure accident since my fingers were still sausages and I couldn't wear my ring. It's a fave pic for me.