I'm brainstorming and I trust your opinion

ECUPirate04 · April 2009

If you got a birth/bereavement announcement in the mail would you 1)think the parents were crazy 2) be put off in some way, shape, or form?

Something like this?

https://www.simply-yours-creations.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=78

It seems well done and it allows us to share her birth and say thank you for all of the support from so many people.

I really am trying to think through this so please bear with me.

uncharch7 · April 2009

i wouldn't be put off at all or think the parents were crazy. i think it's a really great idea.

starz080 · April 2009

If I received one then I'd be grateful that the parents thought enough of me to send one to me even though I know it'd be hard to do. I know it's easier to spread good news, but when sharing sad news it definitely has the ability to unify people together.

AngelPack · April 2009

I think it is very tasteful and wouldn't put anyone off. I also think it will help you by not having to explain what has happened a million times over. They will get the card and know that you have had the baby and what has happened and will hopefully let you talk on your own terms.

unc00ref · April 2009

I too find the idea very tasteful. If I were a recipient it would show me that I'm important enough in your life for you to share it with me. I think it's a great idea and allows you to share your beautiful baby just like any other mother.

becki777 · April 2009

I think it's a great idea. Megan deserves to be remembered and honored in that way. I think it would be harder for you to ignore it, sending announcements allows you to grieve and let others know its okay to talk about her.

Kat28655 · April 2009

I think it's a lovely idea. A nice way to honor and remember a life, however long it may be.

akspriss · April 2009

I think its a wonderful idea to honor lil Megan's life no matter how long or short it may be. I like the top one of that link cuz it gives you a chance to share a picture of her and your time spent with her. If people can't be accepting of a card like that then I think that's there problem. I give you credit for having the strength to do that, and feel thats how many if not all of the recipents of these will feel as well.

mrslsb · April 2009

I think it's a beautiful way to communicate about the experience.

CurbsideProphet · April 2009

I would not think the parents are crazy, they look very well done.

Evans · April 2009

It would make me cry, but I would be touched to receive it and I would never be oft put by it and anyone offended by that or that thinks you are crazy needs a reality check. You should be able to announce and celebrate your baby too.

bobsbride2006 · April 2009

No one would think you're crazy. Megan is loved and honored by her family and friends and it conveys that. I think it's a beautiful idea!

mrsmikey · April 2009

I love it. A friend of mine lost her baby and had a really hard time with the birth announcement thing too. I wish she had come across something like this in her search. I think it's a beautiful way to celebrate her life with others and I would think anyone would be honored to receive it.

dbertagni · April 2009

Ditto Evans. I think it would be a wonderful idea, but it would also bring tears to my eyes (just looking at the preview did). I think I would be touched to receive the announcement and would think it would be a great honor to Megan Grace. I really like the idea and am amazed at your strength.

MRSGOLABONTE · April 2009

I'm with Dbert. My eyes welled up just looking at the website.

The first picture I saw of my grand nephew was from his funeral program, and while it was hard to look at and not break down crying, I'm glad I got to see him.

I really like that it shows how much [or little] time you got to spend with her, and as PPer said, it will explain to people without you having to.

I'd say go for it!

beshan · April 2009

I think it is a great idea. It's a great way to honor Megan and share her story in a simple way.

AletheaP · April 2009

I actually think those are quite nice. I think anyone worth anything in your group of friends/family will be happy to have a picture of your daughter and a reminder of her precious life and your journey as a family. Honestly, I would feel lucky to be close enough to you to have received a card like this - you know, this way they get to share the celebration of her life too while being informed of your loss.

spedteacher · April 2009

I honestly think it's a great idea, and I totally agree with MrsLee.

jenn&tim05 · April 2009

I agree w/ pp, I think it is very tasteful actually. I think you deserve to annouce her birth as well as grieve. That is a great thing to do, what a great idea!

ECUPirate04 · April 2009

You ladies are great. We know it will be difficult for some to see but for me I think it will bring closure in a way too knowing my daughter's life meant something even though she will likely not be with us for very long.

Without doing these it would almost feel as if I didn't share what little life she had like one of the pp's said.

Thanks so much!

surfnsandbride · April 2009

I'm very late to this but I think it's a beautiful idea and done very well.

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