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    Idea for comfort item for expectant Cherub parents

    At my church we have a group of women who knit shawls called "prayer shawls". They are for people going through treatment for diseases such as cancer ect. or any difficult times health related or otherwise. Right now they are knitting them for area families who have recently lost soldiers. They pray over each chain as they crochet with the person or family in mind that they are crocheting for. The idea is to have something tangible to "wrap" themselves in to feel the comfort of God and others in troubled times. I was talking with my friend who leads the group. She is familiar with Cherubs through me and she is interested in crocheting prayer shawls for expectant Cherub families. Since we do not have a large number of expectant families at once this would be a good place to start and maybe then add families who have lost Cherubs. I will help with the postage cost to the families. This would be something the moms could use during pregnancy like a hug from us at Cherubs too. Something to take to the hospital maybe. I don't know who I have to ask for permission to do this, but I wanted to know if anyone thinks it is a good idea? I guess if expectant parents would like one, they can pm their address to me or have Dawn send it? I would like to get this started ASAP if I can and if this is acceptable. Thanks ~ Lynne
    cdh found at birth. 28 days NICU. Vent 7 days. Repair at 3 days. No ECMO. NG Tube 28 days http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...don/0004-1.jpg

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    I guess i should have clarified what they look like. They are like little afghans. Almost small enough for a baby blanket. A great keepsake, something to comfort parents later too!
    cdh found at birth. 28 days NICU. Vent 7 days. Repair at 3 days. No ECMO. NG Tube 28 days http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...don/0004-1.jpg

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    Lynne-I think that is a wonderful idea!
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    Lynne - I think the "prayer shawls" are a great idea. A keepsake for sure in the years to come.
    Tracy - mom to Ian, LCDH diagnosed at birth, 4/3/04. Ian was born at 36 weeks, spent 53 1/2 days in NICU, 7 days on ECMO, surgery was on day 5, 29 days on a vent, 23 days was an oscillating vent, 546 days on oxygen. Inguinal right and left hernias and undescended left testicle surgeries were done on day 48. Currently has heart related medical issues and exercise induced asthma, but is one happy, happy boy!! Also mom to Cole - 13, Shane - 9, and Toby - 4. CHERUBS Parent Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair, Volunteer Co-Coordinator, and Wyoming State Representative.
    email: tmeats@cherubs-cdh.org

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    Lynne-I also think they would be a great idea. What a great keepsake!
    Grandmother of Amaiya Annalyce Thompson. Born 05-2-08 passed away peacefully 05-26-08. LCDH- liver- stomach- sm intestines up- gortex repair at 2 1/2 weeks. ECMO 22 days- nitric oxide 2 days- vent 24 days. She was such a fighter! Had to be kept very sedated. Always pulling out one tube or another!

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    I love it, Lynne! Maybe you and Barb can team up and have a shawl / blanket committee. I can send addresses for you to mail them to. LOVE IT!
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    Excellent idea !!!!!!!!!

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    BRILLIANT IDEA!!!
    Sharon - mum to Liam - 30/04/03 RCDH- 2 CDH repairs- Vent: 22 days- oxygen: 315 days- ectopic right kidney- NG Tube: 3 years & 7 months Chelsea-Rose - 08/03/99 Co-Rep for Australia - sknott@cherubs-cdh.org http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...nLiamsmall.jpg

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    Great!As soon as Barb is up to it I will get names and addy's from her so the group can get started.
    cdh found at birth. 28 days NICU. Vent 7 days. Repair at 3 days. No ECMO. NG Tube 28 days http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...don/0004-1.jpg

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    I love the idea!
    Fer Mom to Ana (29-11-2001) Mom to Juan Pablo (1-6-2007) born with a right sided diaphragm eventration- a rare type of CDH- severe reflux and speech delayed with signs of autism Juan Pablo- a Tribute to Life at http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=DYQAqMoTaiQ Our family blog at www.arcephoto.blogspot.com (if you want to visit- email me at maferarceamare@gmail.com so I can send you an invite)

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