So as Father’s Day draws near, remember them too the waiting dads, the bereaved dads, The dads to babies in Heaven. The men whose fatherhood exists in prayers, in hope, in love that never had the chance to be lived out the way they imagined. Fatherhood isn’t measured by the time you held your child — it’s defined by love. And some fathers have been loving their children long before the world ever knew they existed. Lou - Baby Loss Mum & Advocate Angel Parents UK & Worldwide F

Rainbow Stars • Volunteer Stories Some people join a team.Others become part of its heartbeat.Sheila is the latter — a woman whose kindness, skill, and unwavering dedication have touched hundreds of families and every single one of us who work beside her. Every year, Sheila smashes the target for Baby Loss Awareness Ribbons. Not once. Not twice. Every single year. She pours her time, her hands, and her heart into creating something that carries meaning far beyond the ribbon i

Volunteering gives me a way to honour them. It allows me to help others in this community carry their grief, offer a heart‑hug on days when everything feels too heavy, and create gentle graphics and kind words for parents who need to feel seen, held, and understood. Having a special place in my garden for my little ones has helped my mental health more than I can ever express. It’s a space where I can breathe, remember, and feel close to them. Most of all, it’s a place our wh

Today, is a special day for us at Handmade with Love and Making Memories, and all the team at Angel Parents UK & Worldwide. It is a special and very precious little girl angelversary who grew her wings. We had the honour of sharing her journey in our "Beyond the Stars" post in 2024, not long after Nicole volunteered with us. Her name is Grace Mclellan,. Baby Grace as we call her on her graphics. So today we are honoured to create a special graphic or two in her memory. Sendin

I will never forget Mother's Day 2015, the year I finally felt worthy of the cards that has appeared on my door mat. It was the Saturday...

Angel Baby Graphic Announcement Angel Baby on a fluffy cloud was created by our Admin and Baby Loss Mum, Charley. Over the last eighteen years Charley has experienced one stillbirth (Timothy), two early baby loss miscarriages, and a heartbreaking journey of TMFR. She married Chris in 2024 with the Admin team at her side and is Mum to James, Amelia, Liam, Illeana, and Isabella. You can READ Charley and Christopher's full journey on our 'ADMIN' page, and soon to be weekly Blog

Over 250,000 babies are lost every year in the UK — and still, contrary to belief, we DO NOT have a National Day of Remembrance. We’re asking the UK Government to officially recognise 15th October so families can finally have a day to honour their precious little ones. 🌸 Why It Matters Too many parents never had a funeral, a goodbye, or even acknowledgement. A National Day of Remembrance will help families feel seen, supported, and never alone. It will open conversations, ed

When a baby begins to grow within the womb, something extraordinary happens — something quiet, biological, and profoundly tender. During pregnancy, tiny groups of fetal cells cross the placenta and take up residence within the mother’s body. This phenomenon is called microchimerism, and it means that a mother carries a small number of her baby’s cells for decades, perhaps for life. For parents who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby during or after pregnancy, thi

World Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day A tribute to one remarkable couple, Jules and Tony Lindop, and to every parent whose story lives quietly in the shadows. For My Friend — Three Losses, One Extraordinary Strength Today is World Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day, and this year, it belongs to one of your closest friends — a woman who has endured the unimaginable three times. Three ectopic pregnancies.Three moments where hope was replaced by emergency. Three babies loved, but n

🌸 A Story of Kindness, Remembrance, and Global Connection In Manchester, where our head office hums quietly with creativity and compassion, something extraordinary has been growing — a movement stitched together by love, remembrance, and the shared experiences of families who carry the weight of baby loss in their hearts. Every October, as the world moves gently toward autumn, our community prepares for a moment that is both deeply personal and profoundly unifying: the Wave

The Power of Community Support After Baby and Child Loss Baby and child loss reshapes a parent’s world in an instant. For many, the deepest wounds are not only caused by the loss itself, but by the silence that follows — the lack of understanding, the absence of trained support, and the feeling of being left to navigate grief alone. Across the UK, thousands of bereaved parents turn to each other because professional support is inconsistent, unavailable, or simply not equipped

We are so sorry for your loss. Each Making Memories Box is prepared with care by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. Every item is chosen to honour your little one and to help you create gentle, lasting memories. Overview Each box is unique and lovingly assembled in memory of a child. Every parent is offered a choice of gown style and material. If we do not have a specific size in stock, we will aim to have one made to order by one of our seamstresses or volunteers, subjec

Have you ever written a letter to your baby or child who has passed away? Or, maybe keep a journal where you share your memories and life's everyday joys and tears. This was written by one of our team members who endured the loss of her baby boy at 17 weeks & 4 days. Jonathan, my darling boy, my quiet little heartbeat who slipped away before the world ever knew your name —I carried you for 3 days, 11 hours, and 27 minutes after they told me you had gone. In those hours, I he

🌿 Bereaved Parents Retreats & Induction From August onwards, parents from around the world are invited to join our NEW Summer Retreats — gentle spaces of healing, remembrance, and connection. Our induction session is now open for booking, offering you the chance to learn more, meet the team, and secure your place early. What’s Included Summer Retreat induction — discover our programme, meet facilitators, and explore what feels right for you Online and face‑to‑face retreats —

Very sad news this weekend. It is truly heartbreaking to learn of the devastating loss Cody Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, have suffered. Noa shared that their unborn son, Elijah, passed away during pregnancy, a tragedy that has triggered an immense outpouring of support from the football community. Remarkably, Gakpo has declared himself available for the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup clash against Morocco. While some may be surprised by his quick return to action,

It is back (Night-time Grief - Insomnia), and I know that it is okay not to be okay this month. I know I need to make sure I have got used to it, as many others do. I also know the boundaries and take time out from the world. Alone, and with Harry. But for now, it is insomnia on paper and complicated grief. From one parent to another For those who haven’t heard the term before, night‑time grief is something many people quietly live with. As a baby loss parent, it’s something

We cannot believe it has been three years since Baby Grace went on her final journey. Her burial pack was the very first tiny baby pack that Tracy ever prepared. Every item was chosen with such care — not only her tiny hat, but her forever bed, each piece selected with love and intention. It’s hard to explain what it feels like to put together your first burial box. There is a tenderness to it… a quiet connection to the parents you may never meet, wondering what colours they

💗 A Special Moment for Northern Ireland We are so pleased to hear the news that Baby Loss Certificates are now available in Northern Ireland. My heart felt hugged reading this tonight. I can already think of four people who will be online completing theirs in memory of their little ones — and that alone brings a lump to the throat. As a baby loss mum of little ones under 24 weeks, I know the importance of this. The butterflies, the heartache, the pause before pressing submit

💕 Behind the Scenes – Volunteer Spotlight: Joyce This week, we’re opening the door to what happens behind the scenes — sharing the stories of our incredible volunteers, their projects, plans, and the hearts that make it all possible. Today, we’re shining a light on Joyce, who has been part of our Handmade with Love & Making Memories family for nearly eight years. Before joining us, Joyce dedicated her time and talents to supporting various organisations with her beautiful cr

For Harry Anthony Rimmer on Father's Day He was meant for the pitch, stitched in red for dreams of goals. But heaven had its own team and called your tiny soul. Now you hang in quiet light, soft wings where crests should be. Each feather hums your name — Jonathan, number twenty‑one, free. You never touched the turf, Yet you have carried hearts instead. A father’s love, a mother’s tears, woven through my thread. So when your dad sees you there, He’ll know you're still his son,