Hi ladies, I posted this previously in the general miscarriage forum but no responses.. I dont know if it is the wrong place to post this, or god forbid upset anyone... as that is not my intention at all.. I would just value some feedback...
so here is the post...
Im really hoping this is OK to post here... Basically, I have been reading loads of posts in loads of different sections on here... Im in the WTT group... but curiousity (sorry for spelling) has led me here...
So, I have been reading your stories, and they, quite frankly, are terrifying to me. Im so sorry for all your losses, but your strength is something you all can be proud of though, you might not feel strong all the time, but trust me, you are!
I have seen that alot of people have been helped by a charity called 'now i lay me down to sleep' a photographic team that will come out to the hospital and take portrait style pictures of you and your angel baby, so you have a permanent, beautiful picture of your LO to cherish.
I do photography as a serious hobby, I looked at applying to work for this charity but the calibre of photos, and the commitment they need is more than I can offer.
I have looked at the hospitals in the UK that this charity cover and I have seen that my two local hospitals are not served by them.
My thinking is this... Should I offer my services in my local hospital? I do not know if I could face any of you and not cry along with you? I dont know if I, strong enough to do that? BUT at the same time, I believe in the beauty of photos, and I believe that they have some healing power... I would love to give, what I consider a wonderful gift, to a family in need, but I dont know really a) if that service would be appreciated by families, and b) if i could hold it together in order to create something for you.
I would like to add that I would offer this on a free/donation basis, im NOT looking to make money on this, or to exploit anyone. Just to try to do a good deed for someone
I would really appreciate any thoughts you have on the matter.
Much love to you all. Rachel x