Thursday, June 9, 2011

WARNING - Photos of Gavin included

I am thankful for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep photography organization.  For those of you who don’t know its professional photographers that are willing to donate their time and services to helping families who are experiencing the loss of an infant.  They did a wonderful job taking professional photos of Gavin and I thought I would share a few. 




It was hard to look at these pictures when they came in the mail but I really think it helps with the healing process.  I will cherish these pictures forever!  I won't share the photos with anyone IRL unless they ask to see them.  I hope you don't mind that I shared these with you. 

Thoughts by Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.? at 9:52 AM

36 comments:

  1. LizJune 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Such an amazingly beautiful baby boy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you so very much for sharing everything with us.

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  2. BridgetJune 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh Jennifer, these pictures are beautiful. I'm sure it will be a nice thing for you to have forever. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  3. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I have tears in my eyes. These are absolutely beautiful. My heart breaks that you had to endure this loss. Thank you for sharing these precious photos of Gavin with us.

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  4. NinkJune 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing those pictures. Gavin sure did leave an imprint in this world, in YOUR world. I just feel honored that you posted those pictures. It's like a glimpse of your heart. I'm glad you have those pictures to cherish forever.

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  5. cdgJune 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    These are beautiful. I am so glad that you have these. I am honored and touched that you chose to share them with us as I know how special and scared this pictures truly are.
    holding you and Gavin in my thoughts...

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  6. RebeccaJune 9, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    These are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  7. TheHouseJune 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Jennifer,

    I've been following your blog for a while, and my heart broke with this particular turn of events. I just wanted to say that the pictures are beautiful and so is your son.

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  8. kkasunJune 9, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Jennifer, these are beautiful photos of your son. I am so glad that you have these.
    Thank you for sharing them.

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  9. SLES75June 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    They are so beautiful! I love them! They really do a nice job. We use them where I work as well and I know they have helped bring peace to many grieving parents. Thank you for sharing!

    You are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  10. AlexJune 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    These pictures are so very beautiful - I'm so glad you have them. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Your son was beautiful.

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  11. LethertonJune 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    They did a great job on the pictures

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  12. JessicaJune 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you for sharing these pictures with us. They are so beautiful!!

    I am actually trying to become a photographer for that organization. I'm glad to see that the photographs help parents that are grieving.

    dreamsofababy.blogspot.com

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  13. SandyJune 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Your son is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

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  14. DianaJune 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you sooooo much for sharing. Gavin is absolutely an angel. Thye did a fabulous job on these. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  15. AprilJune 9, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Gavin is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your son's pictures with us.

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  16. rebeccaJune 9, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Gavin is so beautiful, they did an incredible job! I too am so very thankful for the pictures that we have of Lily, they definitely helped us a lot and they are something we will always treasure deeply. The kindness and compassion those photographers give is such an uncommon beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing these pictures of Gavin with us. Continuing to hold you guys in my thoughts and prayers ((hugs))

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  17. StephanieJune 9, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing such a private thing. The pictures are beautiful and I'm glad you have them to always look at.

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  18. ChristinaJune 9, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Thank you for sharing these. They brought me to tears with how sweet he looks and how heartbreaking your loss must be. That photo group is such a great service. I'm thankful that such groups are around and volunteering these fantastic and touching services.

    I'm so very sorry for your and DH's loss of Gavin. He was perfect.

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  19. Life HappensJune 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    What a perfect angel. Thank you for sharing with us. I hope and pray that you may continue to heal. God Bless.

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  20. Still A Guest RoomJune 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    They are beautiful. Praying for your continued healing.

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  21. Slackie O.June 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    So glad you have these, and felt comfortable sharing with us. You remain in my thoughts!

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  22. AnotherDreamerJune 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    They are so beautiful, and it brought tears to my eyes. They did a wonderful job.

    Keeping you in my thoughts.

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  23. SarahJune 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful photos, thank you for sharing your precious Gavin with us.

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  24. AshleyJune 10, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Jennifer,

    Gavin is beautiful. I'm glad that you have the pictures to remember him by although I can't fathom how hard they must be to look at. My heart hurts for you and I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing, I know it wasn't easy.

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  25. AngieJune 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    It wouldn't let me leave a comment, so I thought I'd try replying to one. (I apologize in advance if this doesn't go to the right place.)

    What a beautiful piece of Heaven. Thank you for sharing your angel with us. I can only imagine your grief, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

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  26. mrsrobertsJune 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Me again! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. I always wanted and still do want people to ask to see pictures of our Samuel. I think it helps to show that he was a real a baby and for some reason, I felt I needed to "prove" that. Looking at the pictures will become easier and easier for you, I promise.

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  27. SushigirlJune 11, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    They are beautiful photos - thank you so much for sharing. Gavin looks perfect, and he has a great mom too.

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  28. Two People in LoveJune 12, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Jennifer - I just wanted to tell you how beautiful your son is! Thank you for sharing these adorable photos. I am so sorry for what you are going through. XoXoX

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  29. TippyJune 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    These are beautiful and I'm so happy you were able to have them taken. Thanks so much for sharing. He is looking over you know and I'm sure thanks you for helping him experience this world for the few moments that he did. (( hugs ))

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  30. ♥ Drazil ♥June 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    My God he's gorgeous...I had my hubby look at these...all the way across the world - people you don't even know have smiled because of Gavin's beauty....xoxo

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  31. BeckyJune 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    He is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I am so glad you have these.
    That is one thing I wish I would have done with my son but I was just so mad after he died I turned it down not thinking about getting as many pictures as possible. Thankfully the hospital took some for us.

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  32. TeamBabyCEOJune 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    You son is beautiful Jen. So precious.

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  33. sarahJune 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    These are beautiful. Gavin is gorgeous. I am so thankful for NILMDTS, they provide such an amazing service.

    The last photo, of his precious little feet, with the quote, brought me to tears.

    sending lots of love.

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  34. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Gavin is so beautiful. I'm so glad you have those pictures and got to spend time with him. I found your blog because you stopped by my husband's blog and offered your condolences on the loss of our sons. Thank you for doing that. I'm so sorry for your loss as well. I read back through what you've been going through since your baby's birth and can relate to so much of it. I wish we had healthy, alive babies in common instead. Much love and peace to you today. xo, Carey

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  35. KJune 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    He is beautiful and precious, with a sweet face and perfect little hands and feet. I am so sorry for your loss... I am in tears for you.

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  36. Leah ScottJune 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    He is just beautiful. God bless your family.

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