I think every mom should have a necklace honoring her children (think of it as a medal of valor). Inspired by the March of Dimes National Prematurity Awareness Day (this Wednesday, November 17), That's My Boy (aka TMB) and The Vintage Pearl (alias, TVP) have teamed up to give away one Vintage Pearl necklace (up to a $50 value) to a lucky TMB reader! I wish it could be more, but hey, I'm not Oprah. Take a gander at the rules below, because there are many ways to enter! To view TVP's product line, please click here.
- Leave a comment here at TMB and tell me which necklace you're hoping to win, and how you'd like it inscribed;
- Join the TMB Facebook page, and leave me a comment telling me you're a new fan (along with which necklace you'd like and how you'd like it inscribed)!
- Follow TMB on Twitter (it's easier than you think) and tweet (or write me here) telling me you have! Don't forget to include same info from Nos. 1 and 2.
- Share TMB with your Facebook friends, and let me know you've spread the love. Give me the names of those who've "liked" me and each new mutual friend counts as another entry for you! Easy peasy.
Share the joy and let others know of this fabulous giveaway, and please don't forget those friends who have suffered the loss of a child. Society may forget that they are mothers, but you don't have to. Help them celebrate those children they are only able to carry in their heart. It's healing.
What a great contest!! I love the "dainty eclectic".
ReplyDeleteTwo special things for me this week. One is it's my birthday!! And the other is that I miscarried this week 2 years ago at about 12weeks pregnant. The saddest words I have ever heard are "We can't find a heart beat"
I am already a "fan" on facebook and will post your blog on my status update right now.
oxoSarah
What a great contest and what beautiful pieces! I am torn as to what my favorite is, but I think I would opt for the eclectic charm necklace with two domed cirlces with my girls names in the whimsy font. At some point I might then add each of their birthstones to the necklace. I love the idea of being able to wear their names close to my heart. Lauren
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to honor your babies. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I love that you carry them one for everyone to see.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was born at 37 weeks this summer and was 4 1/2 pounds. No one believed she was as old as she was because of her weight. The process of proving she was capable of going home was heartwrenching. My heart goes out to parents of preemie babies.
I love the Circle of Love pendant. I'd have my girls names inscribed - Laura, Sara and Jenna.
I love reading your blogs...you have talent, girl! Um, I'm thinking you could/should maybe write a book? Anyways, I love the circle of love pendant also...and you know the names but they are Ariana, Elyssa and Alexa....happy writing xo
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog but I am loving it so far. I am a preemie born btw 25 and 26 weeks. This is a rare thing some 38 years ago. I think if this each year on my birthday. Now that I am a mom of two and step-mom to one, I am amazed at this feat. I look at it as a blessing.
ReplyDeleteRecently, we found out a friend of ours lost their third child at 24 weeks of pregnancy. I have been heart sick for them since. It has beena month but I can not fathom the thought or feelings they must be going through. With children, the grieving process is all so different. You can not crawl under you blankets and stay until you feel like coming out. You have to get up everyday and face the world you are in with one less being with you.
I am writing this to share and to post for your contest. I am not selecting a necklace, as I would prefer it go to our friend. Maybe she would like an angel or angel's wing or something with all her children on it. It will be a gentle reminder of all her children.
My heart go out to all of you who have lost children. Thank you, Amy Morrison
My story is similar to yours. I have given birth to twins. I am raising one of my twins, the other was stillborn. I would love a necklace that honors both of my boys, Jackson and Bronson.
ReplyDeleteWhen becoming pregnant with twins the first time I knew there were risks of premature birth. I never realized they would be born too premature to survive though. Today I celebrate the very short lives of Carrie 7/30/00 and Patton 8/8/00. They are always in my heart and because of them, I safely delivered two more sets of healthy twins.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop and say thank you not only for participating in the Fight for Preemies but for offering such a lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi. I like the circle with a copper heart necklace. I have a set of twins who were born at 33 weeks. Both spent time in the hospital after birth. Hope to read more soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, ladies, for entering to win...good luck! The winner will be posted on Saturday, so stay tuned! Hillary, Amy, and Lauren: would you email me privately at amcolasante@msn.com to give me either your email address or twitter name? That's what I need to enter you into random.org. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI was 2 months premature 47 years ago! I was born on January 10 and was released from the Hospital on Valentines Day! My mom used to tell me about her complications, her bed rest & fear of losing me. As an adult and a mother, (and having three healthy children) I can't even imagine what my mother or you and all the others mothers out there went through. Bravo for your bravery and strength.
One of my mothers memories of me as an infant was sleeping with me on her chest in fear that I would stop breathing...I thank her often for having faith, being strong and for being a nurturing, loving mother in order for me to survive and become the person I am today.
I love the jewelry!! Do any of the proceeds or to any foundation?
Thanks for your Blog!
Donna