Let me tell you...It was just as hard the second time around.
I cried looking at her clothes. Every outfit (except for 1) I can see her wearing, smiling and so full of life.
I know this blanket is going to be gorgeous. I will love and cherish it, but it is hard giving her stuff away. We made so man memories in those clothes.
I think I am most excited about Jackson's blanket. He is going to have a little lovie made out of her clothes. Yes.... it will be pink and very girlie, but how special will it be? SO special. Something we can keep for years to come.
Here is a picture of her clothes. On the top is her bedding and curtains. I included bibs, swaddles, pants, socks, onesies and leggings. I can't wait to post pictures of our "Maddie blanket".
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I can't wait to see the blanket! What a great idea :)
Such a lovely idea!
I bet it's gooing to turn out great!
And such a sweet idea.
That's such a great idea! It will be very special to everyone in your family! I pray for y'all daily.
can't wait to see. I'm glad you decided to do it.
Oh it's going to be a beautiful blanket. I think it is so sweet that Jackson will have one as well. What a great idea.
I can't wait to see the blanket. It will be just gorgeous!!!
Its going to be so beautiful, and oh so very special. Brought tears to my eyes.
It's a great idea, but if you let Jackson use it as a lovey, it's not going to hold up very long. It will end up fraying. If you want to have it as a keepsake, have the lady make a smaller one for Jackson to love on. You don't want Madison's clothes dragged along the ground, do you?
If it's not a big deal to you, disregard my comment. ;-)
This is so sweet to have for Jackson. He will grow to love it and be so proud to have his big sister in his blankey
How incredibly hard it must have been to give those items away. Its bitter sweet. So hard to give the items away, yet they are coming back to you in the form of a blanket. At least this way you will be able to see her clothing and items everywhere Jackson goes. You probably wouldn't have random pieces of her clothes hanging out in the living room, but this blanket will be. I know it is going to be beautiful! Share a picture of the finished blanket!
Love the idea of getting a blanket for Jackson :) I know that it had to be hard on you. I am the same way. I hate to give anything away. Both of my boys have used the pillow and blanket that someone made me for the baby I lost. Praying for you!!!
I admire your courage as you walk through this journey. My heart breaks putting myself in your shoes but I stop my tears and put on my brave face hoping it brings you strenghth knowing others are out there pulling for you.
What a wonderful idea. Maybe you could even add some photos? My friend lost her son to SIDS and I made her daughter a quilt with photos of her with her little brother on it, she loves it.
Such a special idea. I can't wait to see the final product. :)
All of those clothes will be able to cover you with comfort and love every time you snuggle beneath this blanket - knowing that Maddie is with you always in Spirit and that someday you will meet again. What a lovely, lovely idea. And the woman that is making it for you is an angel! God Bless her.
Love from Georgia,
Jennifer oxoxoxox
The blanket will be adorable! You should include some of her bows on it! =)
Hi Kellie! I was wanting to tell you something regarding your delivery in May. FirtstI'm just so happy for you both. Second, and I don't know if you remember these things or not, but my hsband is an OB/GYN in the Colorado Springs. I'm sure you and your doctor have discussed a controlled delivery because of your Lovanox shots and the correlation it has with pain meds. That being said, I was induced with my fourth child. Now keep in mind that this was my third induction, but the first time I'd ever heard of a dry epidural. They placed my IV, did my lab work and gave me a bag of fluids. Then the doctor placed the epidural and THEN they started the pitocin. As sson as I started getting uncomfortable, I just had the button to push to administer the medicine and I never felt a thing! This way your not writhing from a contraction while some doc is telling yoiu to " sit still!". Really? Anyway, you might want to ask your doc about it. .
Aw, such a great idea! Jackson will love his Lovie, I'm sure. And who cares what colors it is. I can't wait to see the beautiful outcome!
Morgan has the same purple "Born in 2010" onesie and her Grandma is going to make a pillow for Morgan with that in it. I will think of sweet Maddie when she uses it, I'm sure.
Praying for you always!
Can not wait to see the blanket. I think that is great idea and also a great idea for little brother to have something special of his big sister. That is so sweet.
Awe that is so sweet and awesome all in the same sense of being sad :( It will be a pretty blanket
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Have you ever seen the shop Holding Memories on Facebook? Here is a link to their facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/#!/holdingmemories. She makes teddy bears out of old clothes or blankets. When I saw your post about getting a blanket made out of Maddie's clothes, I thought about this. I haven't gotten a bear done yet, but I plan to eventually get one out of a pair of my Grandma's pjs for my daughter. I thought this might be something else you would be interested in.
What a sweet idea. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been; I have a hard time just parting with DD's clothes once she outgrows them. At least they will always be with you, and what a great way to honor all those precious little outfits Maddie wore! Can't wait to see a pic once it's finished.
Kellie, this is goimg to be so sweet. Jackson will love his Maddie blanket. So precious!
Such a sweet idea.<3
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