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I'm sorry for your lost, and I think it's very sweet for you to do so. And not to take away from this post, but a friend of mine went through the same thing...and she did the same thing too. If it makes you feel better, please do so. Just so you know, she went on to have two beautiful children. Many hugs to you.
@swtTea: Thank you so much for writing to me. I think its awesome other people have done this. :-) & Thanks that is really what I needed to hear! :-)
I think this is a beautiful idea. Maybe you could even write a message to your Angel on one of the balloons? Idk if that's too much, but I'm the type of person that likes to write things out, so it would be helpful for me.
Also, here's a site I found which might give you more information on how to do a balloon release. http://www.balloonrelease.com/faqs.htm
Your idea brings tears to my eyes!
That is so precious and I think it would help with healing and grieving.
First off, I am sooo sorry for your loss! I think this is a beautiful idea and you should do it. I lost my father 2 years ago and my daughter was 3 months old. We started a tradition on my dads birthday where I let her release a balloon with a note attached to it that says " Happy Birthday Poppop"... Some may think its over the top but I think its special!
A lovely idea! :) It is very therapeutic and not over-the-top at all! I don't know how close you are to Skyline Drive, but that is a pretty drive with a few overlooks and spots to stop at along the way.
Very sweet idea! I'm there with you....Olivia's EED is August 19th :(
Hugs to you!
I am very very sorry for your loss, and I fully support your plan to commemorate the day. But I urge you to consider an alternative to a balloon release. Balloons are dangerous to wild birds and animals who ingest or become entagled in them, and they can starve to death or be strangled by them. A different idea might be to plant a tree. However you choose to commemorate the day, I hope that it is healing and peaceful for you. Hugs :)
My heart breaks for you. I can't imagine what you are going through, but anything you can do to help you get through this terrible time has to be a good thing. Further, it's lovely to know that you'll remember your child in this way.
I confess, the ecological consequences hadn't occurred to me, but I suspect smncdowell is correct regarding wildlife issues. I love the tree planting idea (It will be there forever to visit) or I'm sure there are other similar concepts that will accurately represent the symbolism of your gesture.
Massive hugs.
My Dear Mrs.Estep, you will be in my thoughts tomorrow. As you already know, my Angel is up there as well, and every year I release a balloon for her on her birthday. I never thought it was over the top. My FI comes with me every year, (my Angel is from a previous relationship before I met FI). Sending hugs to you darling!!!
first im soo sorry you are going through this. i love this idea and i know your baby will love it :) i just sent ballons to my angel baby and it was very helpful and therapudic and i i kow my baby is playing with them :)
Update Everyone:
First off I would like to say thank you all so much for the comments & support. I will write back to each & everyone you here shortly!
Yesterday was the day. I thought I would have cried more or had been depressed. But I wasn't! Early yesterday morning my husband & I went out for breakfast (fast food) so we brought it home ate it & watched some tv. We ended up taking a nap on the couch together. We woke up & got ready. We left & bought two balloons (one for me & one for my husband.) We then stopped for some more fast food & headed off to the place we picked to release the balloons. Its about 20 minutes from where we live. (For those who read the above post we was suppose to have a mini road trip but ended up not having to go.) So we picked a spot closer to us. Its called Mil rock overlook. Its a gorgeous sight & we thought since it was close to home it would be perfect. We finally got there & it was perfect because no one at all was there. We got our two balloons & walked the small trail to the overlook. Once we got there we stood at the edge where a big river is & gorgeous mountain views & decided to release the balloons at the same time as we said Happy Birthday JuJu! (The nickname we called him/her when I was pregnant so we didn't have to say "it.") As we started back up the trail towards the car I did shed a few tears. But after we reached the end of the trail I was smiling. My husband spotted the balloons & pointed them out, they was up really high! I wished I could have took my camera to take pictures (it needed to be charged.) But now I'm okay with it. It was a beautiful moment shared just between my husband & I--& That I love! Afterwards we came home & again, I didn't cry or start to get depressed at all. My husband kept me smiling all day, I love him so much & I am so blessed to have him & my family! They're amazing--I couldn't be happier!
So again Thank you so much bee's!
@Mrs. Spring: Thank you so much for the link & advice. We was going to write a letter, but in the end decided not to.
@Eva Peron: It really did! The day went beautifully & only a few tears was shead!
@madymommy24: Thank you.
& That is so sweet & so special. I don't see it as over the top at all but a beautiful tradition!
@MsJeep23: Thanks!
We ended up not going on the mini road trip though. We picked a overlook about 20 minutes from where we live. We loved that it was close to home.
@shelbifox15: Oh I am so sorry. :'( Are you planning on doing something on the day of? I haven't read any of your posts (I don't think anyways.) But keep in touch, please. & That is a beautiful name! We never found out the sex of our baby, so we picked Angel as the name. I know most see it as a girl name, but we thought it was perfect.
I didn't see either of your comments ahead of time, so the balloon release has came & went. We did watch them though until they was to far up to see. & I read that they float up 5 miles then shatter. Other than that I am not sure. Thanks for letting me know & sorry I couldn't have read before hand.
& Thanks so much to you both for your sweet & such kind words! (((HUGS to you both!)))
@couawilou: Thank you so much, you're so sweet! & That is precious & how great & how amazing that your fiance comes along with you! Hugs to you!!!!!!!!! <33333333
@stargal34: Oh my your post made me smile "I know my baby is playing with them." Hugs to you & thanks so much for your kind words! If you or any other bee who has been through this or something like it you can always msg me!
I'm so sorry for what you went through :( :( :( My heart BREAKS for you. But I'm so happy to hear the day wasn't as tearful as you thought it would be. And that little moment you had with your hubby will always stay in your memory...a sweet memory that brought you closer together!
@Ms.Pink: Thank you so much! Yes, its a beautiful sweet memory that we have together! :') Everyone on here is so sweet & all of you bee's are amazing!
@Mrs.Estep: This sounds like the perfect way to honour and remember your wee one. You and your husband seem to really take comfort in each other - love and hugs to you both xx
Such a beautiful moment; your description made me tear up a little. I'm glad that you were able to experience that with your husband, and I'm sure JuJu appreciated the gesture.
@Mrs. Spring: Aw, thank you so much! Its was a beautiful moment & I am so glad we decided to do it!
I am so glad that the balloon release was helpful and it sounds just beautiful. I teared up reading your story and discription of the release. All the the best and lots of hugs! :)
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So in a previous post, I talked about how my EDD is on August 13th. My husband has that day off work, we are going a few hours away to pick up our car (long story.) So I figured that would really take my mind off things because I love little road trips! & We live in Virginia so the scenary is GORGEOUS! I even thought about stopping at a few natural parks along the way to take pictures & explore. All things of which I love doing & esp. with my husband! But I still wanted to do something in remembrance of our little Angel in the sky. I thought about letting a few balloons go, maybe at one of the nature parks. :') Please don't tell me its to much or over done. I really want to do something for our Angel & I thought this would be just right. & I really wanted to update my bee's on the subject since last time it was a pretty sad post. Thanks so much bee's for all of the support you guys ROCK!
xoxo <33333333