re: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Quoting ~Darby:“ I was actually just going to make a post about this. Thank you Monica for doing so. This is a wonderful ... [snip!] ... it can get. I just figured I would share my experience so far with the organization. I look forward to recieving my pictures.”

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep is amazing and so are the women you will meet through their site... My little Angel Kaden would be two years old this July on the 16th. Our photographer came to the hospital at 4 in the morning to capture the only photos we will ever have of our son. There are no words to describe just how wonderful this site is and all the photographers that volunteer there time.. ANY time of day or night. My husband and I are eternally grateful for the gift they have given us. I pray no one needs them. Sorry to hear about your loss... Not to give unwanted advice but know that it took almost 2 years before I started feeling somewhat normal again... it's a long process full of ups and downs.. Thinking of you ; )

Does the baby have to be full term or will they do it if the baby was like 24 to 26 wks?? How do I go about seeing about this in my town who does it? I know nothing about this and am looking into for a friend that delivering her stillborn baby in 2 weeks

Quoting Patricia Mendoza:“ Does the baby have to be full term or will they do it if the baby was like 24 to 26 wks?? How do I go ... [snip!] ... my town who does it? I know nothing about this and am looking into for a friend that delivering her stillborn baby in 2 weeks”

They will do pics for her no matter how far she made it into her pregnancy. And the baby may look different, but she will want those pics for later. I am so sorry to hear about her loss and I wish you luck on finding someone to take pics. There should be a website for them that you can google!

I'm going to apply to take picstures for this organization. It would truly break my heart to have to face such a hard thing, but I want to give parents a chance to capture the only memories they will have of their child.

I'll let you know if I get accepted!

Quoting Monica♥ツ:“ Hi ladies! I wanted to let everyone know about an awesome organization that I pray none of us ever need. ... [snip!] ... and we are proud to be able to offer our services at no cost.Your Donations are greatly needed and greatly appreciated.”

Sadly I had to be introduced to this organization last October when I was told my daughter wouldnt survive 5 days after being born if it wasnt for them I would not have any pictures of her beautiful face I am so greatful a nurse at the NICU called them and they were able to catch her last moments of live on film, they are so respectful and understanding during such a hard time, any donations to them means the world to mothers like me

Kim

i wish I would have known about this when I lost my daughter.

Quoting Jai iz loved:“ i wish I would have known about this when I lost my daughter.”

I'm sorry that you didn't. The hospital staff told me about it, or I never would have the pics of my daughter.

I am an area coordinator for this organization, and unfortunately, do these sessions on a regular basis. Just to answer a few questions from above : The organization's guidelines are that we do not photograph a baby less than 24 weeks gestation, UNLESS RECOMMENDED BY MEDICAL STAFF. There are many reasons behind this, and even though that is our policy, there are times when we do photograph a baby less than the 24 week mark. If you (or someone you know) knows ahead of time that you would be needing a photographer, it is important to contact the organization ASAP, as all photographers are volunteers and the sooner we know of a need, the higher the chances are of getting someone there for you. Many hospitals do not know of our existance, so spreading the owrd is key. To find a photographer, go to www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org and click on 'find a photographer'. It is best to contact an area coordinator for your area (their info is in red) - they have the abilities to contact all photographers at once, instead of you having to call down the list.
If anyone wants to talk privately about Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, or have anyquestions, I am more than willing to talk with you. My email is: jkltweety@hotmail.com It is such a tragedy that services like ours are needed, but a blessing to us that we can help in the healing process in this small way.

I also wanted to add: We can re-touch pictures taken of little angels that were not taken by our photographers. We have AMAZING volunteer re-touch artists that are able to do their magic on bruises, tearing, bleeding, blemishes, etc. I have seen what they can do with some pretty graphic images and the results are truly beautiful! I believe these are images that are healing, not the stark, un-touched images hospitals provide. This service is also free. If interested, please contact me at the above email.

now i lay me down to sleep is something i was so grateful for even though i didnt even realize it at the time we were in the hospitol..my daughter passed away shortly after she was born at almost 24 weeks..i know can look back and remember her with beautiful pictures..a family member made a really nice scrapbook with her pictures.They did an amazing job

nilmdts is a wonderful organization! a volunteer photog from them took our daughters pics after her death.......and the online support system truly saved me after her loss.

NILMDTS is an amazing organization. They give the gift of cherished photographic memories for your precious baby. I had the unfortunate opportunity to use the organization back in September 2010. My husband and I lost our baby girl at 27 weeks pregnant. I am so glad that the bereavement nurse encouraged us to have pictures taken of our baby. There are many days I find myself looking at those photos grieving and healing. Please if you can donate to the organization, I highly recommend it. Help them continue to give this amazing gift to grieving parents.

Quoting Monica♥YASDYARDFR:" Hi ladies! I wanted to let everyone know about an awesome organization that I pray none of us ever need. ... [snip!] ... and we are proud to be able to offer our services at no cost.Your Donations are greatly needed and greatly appreciated."

My son was born on 01-28-2011 , Hunter was stillborn.. When the nurses asked me if i wanted pictures of him i first said no, but they did it anyway... i am so thankful that they did .. thats all i have lefyt of my little angel, i will cherish them forever... i try not to look at them everyday ... its hard ... to see him and know that i will never see him in this life again.. .. but i do look so that i can etch his little face in my heart and memory..

mommy loves and misses you hunter,.....until we meet again my angel.. i look forward to that joyous day.

Quoting Heather Lidisky:" My son was born on 01-28-2011 , Hunter was stillborn.. When the nurses asked me if i wanted pictures ... [snip!] ... heart and memory.. mommy loves and misses you hunter,.....until we meet again my angel.. i look forward to that joyous day."

I'm so sorry for your loss mama! it breaks my heart everytime another parent has to join this *club* of bereaved parents  
Our angels share the same heaven date, my daughter died on Jan. 28th, 2007, its also my birthday  

Thinking of you and your sweet Hunter!

my son passed away in april 2010 and NILMDTS took wonderful photographs of him that i will cherish forever..thank you