Intro and a couple questions

SandyEggo5 · June 2014

Hello, I hate to be joining this board and I'm sorry that all of you are here as well. Two weeks ago, my sweet baby was born sleeping at 32 weeks. It's been the deepest, most unimaginable pain. We've had a long road of infertility and loss, but the sadness I feel when I think about holding and touching our baby during the short time we had and the experiences we'll never share, swallows me whole. Hoping to find an outlet here with those who have been through similar times.

A couple questions...

The last thing I want to do is upset anyone, so I have a question about ticker etiquette: should I include a ticker warning when I post?

I'd like to get a necklace in honor of my baby (perhaps with baby's own footprints?), but I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Do you have one that you love?

And lastly, I've been hearing so much about the movie Return To Zero. I'd like to watch it but we don't have cable. Does anyone know of a way I can view it? (We have Netfilx, HuluPlus, AmazonPrime, & AppleTV)

MeNV · June 2014

I don't have the answer to any of your questions, I'm sorry, but I do want to say that I'm so very sorry for your loss of your sweet baby.

cdale86 · June 2014

I am so sorry for both of your losses and so sad that you have to join us here. We also had a long road of infertility before our twins and then lost our son after birth. Things are still so new and fresh for you right now. The grief will be all consuming now. It took me months to feel like a human being again. Counseling has helped me work through things as well.

I got a necklace that I LOVE from Julian and Co. It doesn't have my baby's specific footprints, but it is a high quality necklace and I wear it every single day.

HUGS to you!

mumel16 · June 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious baby.

I don't know the answers to any of your other questions, but I do have a neckace I love. It doesn't have footprints or anything, it's just a small silver circle pendant from Tiffany & co with my son's initial engraved on it.

ikrystal · June 2014

I am sorry for the loss of your little one. Welcome to the board.

As for the necklace, try Etsy.com. They have many options to choose from, and I know many people have gotten jewelry from there. My husband got me personalized jewelry from Kay as well (a ring with two heart stones and our babies' names engraved on either side). There are tons of personalized necklace options as well. I would do a google search on personalized Kay Jewelers, as it is hard to find on the website.

The movie is out on dvd soon. Lifetime is also viewing it online.

VyD81 · June 2014

****sig warning***

I'm sorry for the loss of your baby. I think you're fine with what you've posted. If you are mentioning a new born or a baby, then I suggest to add warning so it doesn't upset new loss moms.

As for necklaces, I used the handprints from the hospital and the funeral home I used had dog tags that they etch the baby handprint on it. MH is wearing it as a necklace. I wear my son's ashes in a teardrop pendant.

Return to Zero is a great movie, if you can bring yourself to watch it, I think you'll appreciate how well it was made. Watch it with a box of tissue

Noethola · June 2014

***ticker warning***

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. It is absolutely devastating, but please allow us to support you as needed.

As for ticker warnings, I include one when commenting on any new mom's post, or if I start a new thread. Its appreciated especially until people get to know you.

I bought my pendant with my daughter's footprints from this shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomSilverPendants She does excellent work, is well priced and the piece holds up well. I recommend her to anyone looking for this type of jewelry. She confirms placement before engraving. I got this style, but she has several things to choose from. https://www.etsy.com/transaction/203076912? If you go into "sales" you can see all the different styles. It is an exact engraving of your baby's footprints.

Wish I could help you with #3, but I am in the same boat. I think we will just have to wait for it.

lexusolsen · June 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is where I got my necklace. https://www.labelledame.com I love it. Here is a picture (excuse the reflection of my bright green phone case).

It has his actual footprints on it. I just got dh a dog tag necklace for Father's Day. It also has Ben's actual footprints on it. Here's the site I used for that. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CherishedSentiments

stefuge · June 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. The other ladies have answered most of your questions, but I wanted to say I'm so sorry to be welcoming you here and that we are all here whenever you need is.

Jellybean71514 · June 2014

I am so sorry to have to welcome you here .....the pain is so unimaginable until you go through it. right now your pain is still fresh and even though it will never completely go away, you will learn to smile again. Looks like the group answered your questions so for now i'd say use this board as often as you need ...it can be a incredible sense of support with a wonderful group of women who truly understand what you're feeling right now, be gentle with yourself and take care xo

jenandbrett · June 2014

I'm so sorry. I got a beautiful silver heart necklace from this shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Metamorphosis07 engraved with Isaac's name and birthdate. The engraving is on the edges of the heart so it is subtle and not everyone will know what it is. I feel like I might not want to answers questions everytime I wear it, but always want "him" with me.

princezjk · June 2014

~~~Sig Warning~~~

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find this community as helpful and supportive as I have.

I agree with PPs that etsy is a great place for memorial jewelry and other items. As for RTZ, I believe the DVD is going on sale on Amazon very soon, just a couple of weeks. However, I am not sure if it will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

Sending you lots of ((((BIG HUGS))))

gracie5107 · June 2014

I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your loss and hope you can find comfort here. The ladies have already done a great job at answering your question.

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