Remembering Your Child

There are many ways to preserve memories.  Many parents don't have a lot of things of their child to remember.  Trust me there are ways.
1.  Scrapbooking
     Pregnancy pictures are good for parents that have lost a child before or right after birth.  There are many different things that I used for Tristens scrapbook (I like to call it a memory book).  I used his ultrasound pictures, bracelets from the hospital, pictures that my mother took and pictures of his  headstone.  For ideas on how to start a scrapbook go to www.superscrapbookingideas.com/

2. Create a memorial picture

    My mom made me a memorial picture with the saying that is on Tristen's head stone.  It is something that you will be able to keep.  To find out how to make a memorial picture go to    www.ask.com

3. Name a star

    I named a star after Tristen.  It is in the constellation Orion and its name is Tristen's Halo.  I    recieved a certificate and a chart showing exactly what star it was and when during the year it is    visible.

4.  Involve your other children
     I have had 2 other children since Tristen has passed away.  Allen is 5 yrs old and Chloe just turned 1.  I have let Allen pick out birthday, easter, christmas, even 4th of July gifts for Tristen and we go as a family to give Tristen his gifts.

There are many ways to remember your child.  These are some things that have helped me and my family to get through the loss. 

My family was unforunate to lose 2 babies, my son Tristen and my sisters son Carleton (10/2001).  I have tried to come up with some of the ways that has helped me through.  If you have any questions please contact me at babyangel010805@live.com.