No Xmas Pics For DS

I feel really bad for DS. AS you all know my mom passed away 8 months ago and due to her passing, we are going to be sending Xmas cards and/or Xmas pics of Michael even though it is his 1st Xmas. I feel very bad about this because he will never have a 1st Xmas pic to look at. This holiday season is getting really hard. Everytime I think of Xmas, decorating, presents and DS I cry and miss my mom more each day. I just had to let myself write all this down and try to help myself feel better.

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Oh Lisa - I am so sorry

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The passing of your mom is a great sorrow that will take some time before it can even begin to heal, if ever. However, I don't believe that your mom would want you to miss out on even one moment of all the firsts your child will encounter. I don't know if it is against any religious belief you may have that would prevent you from having pictures taken within a period of time. I'm not saying you should go all out, especially, if you are not up to it. However, take the pictures and don't miss out on it. I know I would want my daughter to do this and I, believe, your mom would want you to. If she were here, she would insist on it and, even now, wherever she is, it would make her smile.

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Thanks. I just feel really bad for DS. I took Halloween pics and sent them to family since it was a children's holiday. I was thinking since we are buying Michael a wagon for Xmas, that Xmas day I would put him in the wagon, take pics and then send that to family even though it will be after Xmas.

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That's perfectly understandable. Just don't miss out on this. I know it would be something that would make your mom happy. Do it for her.

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i'm so sorry! :huggy

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While I understand not sending pics and/or card to family, I think you can still take Christmas pictures of him. I'm sure your mom wouldn't want you or your son to miss out on his 1st Christmas.

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Posted by steph4777

While I understand not sending pics and/or card to family, I think you can still take Christmas pictures of him. I'm sure your mom wouldn't want you or your son to miss out on his 1st Christmas.

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AWE Lisa - I understand where you're coming from, but I wouldn't miss out on your son's first Christmas pictures either - go and get pictures taken, I think your Mom would be happy you did!

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Posted by MichaelsMommy

AWE Lisa - I understand where you're coming from, but I wouldn't miss out on your son's first Christmas pictures either - go and get pictures taken, I think your Mom would be happy you did!

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Thanks everyone. I think I might take Michael to get his picture taken or to the mall and have his picture taken with Santa.

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Posted by steph4777

While I understand not sending pics and/or card to family, I think you can still take Christmas pictures of him. I'm sure your mom wouldn't want you or your son to miss out on his 1st Christmas.

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Thanks everyone for your support. I think with the holidays coming and my mom not being here I am getting really emotional.

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I am so sorry you have to go through this. I can't even imagine how you feel.

But please get his pictures with Santa. If you can't do it let Michael. Or even I can take him for you if you want I love seeing Santa.

I know it is so very hard but you will never get his 1st Christmas back again. Have them taken but just don't send them out.

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Posted by MichaelsMommy

AWE Lisa - I understand where you're coming from, but I wouldn't miss out on your son's first Christmas pictures either - go and get pictures taken, I think your Mom would be happy you did!

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So sorry for your loss.

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try not to worry about it- your son isn't going to realize that- just take pictures of him with his presents

we didn't even celebrate the first year after we lost my Mom- and still really don't- it's a tough time of year- but you have your DS to focus on and be positive- I think when Me or my Brother has a child this will help us get the spirt back

FM me if you need to chat about this kind of stuff- this is my 3rd christmas and holiday season w/o my Mom and it gets easier- in a way

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Thanks everyone for all your support. I am going to send DH with DS next week to go see Santa and take his pic. I am not decorating this year but we are just putting up a Xmas tree.

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aw Lisa...I am sorry you are going through this...as I read your post I found myself crying...It will get better and make sure you talk about your mom to your son all the time...and tell him about all the memories you shared with you mom..

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I'm so sorry lisa, you can still take pics of him for your own personal album.