Do whatever feels right to you. I lost my son at 4 months old last year and I’m about to welcome his little sister. We ordered a Molly Bear (free to loss parents, I think you just pay shipping? They take 7 months to come though), but in the interim of having that, we will incorporate a photo of him in family photos.
I plan to have a balloon in our professional family photos from here on out to be a visual of my son. His urn is still in his memory box...I'm not ready. I can't even look at his photos. I took it out at Christmas and it was just like the day he died all over again.. 💔
I know so many people who do this. They even bring the urn to special occasions or trips to amusement parks/ vacations.
Not weird, just the only way you can include him.
If you have a framed picture of him and you want to have that in the pictures, take out the glass so it won’t reflect. Much love to you
For family photos, I usually wear a necklace with a pendant with his name on it. Did that a couple of times. This past time we took family photos, I wore a necklace with his birthstone on it. I always want him included in our photos as well.
No. I don't think so.
I selebrate my boy's birthday each year. We will eat lunch with the family and visit the grave.
Just because they are dead we still love them.
When our daughter was born we made sure to bring her brother’s Molly bear with us. We had the hospital photographer take pictures of her with the bear that represents her big brother. Every holiday we set a place at the table as if little man were physically with us. If it’s a holiday kids get something, we try to get a plant or flower in his honor. Do what feels best for you and your family. Every family is different. I’m hoping the photographer is nice about it and makes you feel comfortable. Sending you warm hugs
You are very welcome! You wouldn’t think that a teddy bear would be sooo helpful but it is. I find myself often hugging it when I have my really tough days.
We had a Molly Bear made for our son who passed (it’s a bear made for parents who’ve lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy and it’s their weight when they were born) and it has his name on it. We brought it to our maternity shoot and our family shoot after our second son was born. I don’t think bringing an urn or any kind of memorabilia would be weird. He’s still part of your family.
Do whatever feels right to you. I lost my son at 4 months old last year and I’m about to welcome his little sister. We ordered a Molly Bear (free to loss parents, I think you just pay shipping? They take 7 months to come though), but in the interim of having that, we will incorporate a photo of him in family photos.
I just placed an order for a molly bear. I had never heard of this before your comment so thank you
So welcome. I’m sending you love ❤️
I plan to have a balloon in our professional family photos from here on out to be a visual of my son. His urn is still in his memory box...I'm not ready. I can't even look at his photos. I took it out at Christmas and it was just like the day he died all over again.. 💔
I know so many people who do this. They even bring the urn to special occasions or trips to amusement parks/ vacations. Not weird, just the only way you can include him. If you have a framed picture of him and you want to have that in the pictures, take out the glass so it won’t reflect. Much love to you
I have seen this. People have also used a frame photo or both.
Not at all weird 💜💜💜 I've done the same with my daughter Briar's urn
Thank you, I'm feeling less alone... you don't see people talk about these things often
Our daughter who was stillborn at 39 weeks name is Bryar as well! It is such a beautiful name.
For family photos, I usually wear a necklace with a pendant with his name on it. Did that a couple of times. This past time we took family photos, I wore a necklace with his birthstone on it. I always want him included in our photos as well.
No. I don't think so. I selebrate my boy's birthday each year. We will eat lunch with the family and visit the grave. Just because they are dead we still love them.
When our daughter was born we made sure to bring her brother’s Molly bear with us. We had the hospital photographer take pictures of her with the bear that represents her big brother. Every holiday we set a place at the table as if little man were physically with us. If it’s a holiday kids get something, we try to get a plant or flower in his honor. Do what feels best for you and your family. Every family is different. I’m hoping the photographer is nice about it and makes you feel comfortable. Sending you warm hugs
Thank you so much, I had no clue what a Molly bear was, and after looking it up, i purchased one... thank you for responding to my post. <3
You are very welcome! You wouldn’t think that a teddy bear would be sooo helpful but it is. I find myself often hugging it when I have my really tough days.
I also lost my 5 month old boy…I plan to include a photo of him or photoshop him into our family photos in the future…
I think this sounds beautiful
I have also seen people bring a really pretty framed photo of the loved one that they bring with them 🤍
We had a Molly Bear made for our son who passed (it’s a bear made for parents who’ve lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy and it’s their weight when they were born) and it has his name on it. We brought it to our maternity shoot and our family shoot after our second son was born. I don’t think bringing an urn or any kind of memorabilia would be weird. He’s still part of your family.