WAYS TO HONOR AND REMEMBER YOUR BABY
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”
Keep a journal.
While memories are fresh, write down your story. Your baby made an impact on your life. Having this to refer back to later on may be helpful. It’s also helpful to have somewhere to “talk” with no judgement or opinions shared!
Find something that you can hold/see and remember your baby.
Maybe it is a necklace or bracelet. Maybe it is an angel figurine. A stuffed animal the same weight as your baby (like a Molly Bear). Find something that brings you some comfort.
Find artwork to commemorate your baby.
There are lots of beautiful angel and angel wing prints as well as artists who can create a special image for you.
Photo taken by Portrait Design by Mary Bush, bringing a whimsical vision of Adalynn/angel into a print of my living kids.
Find someone to talk to.
It may be a friend or family member. Or it may be a professional. Having an ear to listen can help you talk through your experience and grief.
Publish your baby’s name somewhere.
It could be something like on a brick. A swing at a playground or a bench. Sponsoring a rose bush (for example, at Elizabeth Park). It is heartwarming, in a way, to see your baby’s name written somewhere!
Plant a garden.
Create a garden, a tree, or something outdoors in memory of your baby. Find an angel stepping stone or cement figure for your yard.
Giving in their honor + honor your baby’s milestones.
Celebrate your baby's birthday in a way that brings you comfort and honors their memory.
One meaningful way to do this is by "sponsoring" another baby or child in your baby's honor. You might donate toys, books, or baby essentials to the hospital where you delivered, purchase a birthday cake for a family in need through a local bakery, or support another cause that holds special meaning to you. Small acts of kindness can create a lasting legacy of love while celebrating your baby's life.
