Just a little note

We thought it might be nice to attach a little thought and card to each outfit for the parents.  This is the thought we found:

“Have courage for the great sorrows in life, and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.  God is awake.”

                                       -Victor Hugo

Busy Bees

So, our inspiration came from reading an article about some ladies in another state who make "angel gowns" (or dresses/outfits for babies who live for a short time) from wedding dresses.  I'm ashamed to say that before I read the article, I had never thought about this need before.  I feel blessed that my children were born healthy, but I know it's not the case for lots of moms.  I can't imagine what emotions they must go through.  After reading that article, I talked to my mom (the head seamstress), and we both decided that this was something we could and needed to do.  Of course all the other moms in our family were excited and ready to help.

We contacted a local hospital to see if this was something that was already being fulfilled here.  They had some things, mostly small blankets, but not lots.  After talking to the girl at the hospital, it helped us know what we needed to do.  She said that they needed different sizes and for each gender, but especially how boy outfits are needed because sometimes for girls, a doll dress can be used, but it's more difficult to find something for a little boy.  That's when blankets come into play and help.  But, like she said, "Mother's don't want to bury their babies without clothes on."  (I know, just thinking about it breaks my heart!) Well, hopefully they won't have to now!

So, we've been busy getting to work!  When mom and I first talked about doing this, it was March 28th, so it's been less than a month and we have quite a few dresses finished.  We're still working on the pattern for little boy outfits, but we look forward to working on those too!

So, while I was ironing the one I was making yesterday, I noticed one of my daughters little dolls, and thought, "that might be a good doll to use for sizing."  (I know, breaks my heart again...)  So, we put her in some of the picture for sizing comparison.

We make the back open and just with ribbon to tie it.  It's easier for the nurses to dress that way.

Just comparing with a pencil for size.

All of these dresses and wraps were sewn by several different people.  Mom is an amazing seamstress who has taught each of us how to make these outfits.

We'll post more pictures as more are made!

    

         

Birth

There are a few different definitions of the word "birth".  One of them is, "the beginning or origin of something."  The birth, or beginning of this blog and project was inspired by the birth of sweet little babies whose time was short on this earth.  We were inspired, by others who have done the same, to make burial gowns and outfits for these little ones.  What we are is moms trying to show our love and support to other moms.
So, our journey begins...