Name
Amy Cowmeadow
Where are you from?
Ulverstone Tasmania
Referred by?
When I lost my baby

Comments

Thank you for your bear in honour of your sweet boy. It sits on my bedside table and I think of your baby and mine.

Name
Hayley Thomas
Where are you from?
Newcastle, NSW
Referred by?
Two of our best friends joined with Bears of Hope when they lost their beautiful baby girl at 24 weeks.

Comments

On March 19th 2023 my husband Mitchell and I lost our beautiful Baby Boy, Reggie James Thomas at 22 weeks. I, Hayley, gave birth to our baby in Gladstone Hospital as we are currently up here for work, not knowing his gender as we were waiting till birth to find out.
It was the most hardest day of our lives, knowing in that moment we would most likely lose our little man. Reggie was born at 534grams and was 30cm in length. He had the longest fingers, feet and legs and the most beautiful button nose ( that was from my side of the family for sure ).
He was put on the ventilator but unfortunately he was just way too young to be saved. He was brought to us where we had a good 3-4 hours with him before he took his last breath. These hours with him, where we watched his heart beat and listened to him breath will always be with us. He was so formed already and to see him breathing on his own for so long in that moment we couldn’t understand why he wasn’t able to be saved.
We know our little man is watching over us every second of every day and to be able to call him our son makes Mitchell and I the luckiest parents. He was the most beautiful boy we have ever seen and we will never forget and always cherish those hours we had with him.
Reggie James Thomas was just too good for this world.
We will carrie him with us until we meet again one day.

Name
Kristy Kowalczyk

Comments

So thoughtful to remember our little Lani forever our hearts will never forget the love you brought

Name
Tyler Bihary
Where are you from?
Campbelltown, Sydney NSW

Name
Bec Howard
Where are you from?
Batemans Bay, NSW
Referred by?
We received information from BOH when our angel was born but didn't receive a bear until now

Comments

Thank you for our beautiful bear in honour of your daughter, for our angel Levi. We know how special it was for us to donate in Levi’s name, and we will ensure Lily lives on in our household too. Thank you to Lily’s family 💙

Name
Mary De Luca
Where are you from?
Canberra
Referred by?
Hospital

Comments

Oh James, I’m so sorry you never came into this world, just like our precious daughter. I hope James’ parents have found some healing and peace. Thank you for your donation to share in the wonderful world that is Bears of Hope. We have found such comfort in receiving your bear.

Name
Jen and Tirian Mantakul and Tanious
Where are you from?
Sydney
Referred by?
Received a Bear when our daughter was stillborn

Comments

On the 18/11/22, my partner and I were told that suddenly, and without any indication as to why, our first baby girl, Ialu Noi, no longer had a heartbeat. We were just at term, at 39 weeks. The news shattered us, words couldn’t, and can’t describe the grief we experienced that night. The next day, my partner was induced, and our daughter was born. We were able to hold her, take pictures with her, and spend time with her. We were given a bear of hope, honoring Harriet Grace. To her family, thankyou, your donation was a comfort I didn’t know we needed, and has helped me know in my grief that there are others who know our pain. You have inspired me to do the same, in the hopes that our Bears can bring the same comfort to other families. I hope you’re both at peace now- Ialu Noi, and Harriet Grace 🤍🤍

Name
Tirian Tanious
Where are you from?
Sydney
Referred by?
Our Daughter was born at St. George hospital, the social workers we were linked with there informed us and gave us a package from Bears of Hope

Comments

On the 18/11/22, my partner and I, were told that, suddenly, and without any indication, that our first baby- Ialu Noi, had lost her heartbeat. We were 39 1/2 weeks along, anticipating that at any moment she would join us. To say that the news shattered us wouldn’t even begin to do justice the feelings we had. My partner was induced, and gave birth to our beautiful little girl the next day. The hospital and social workers were so caring and tender, they then informed us about Bears of Hope, and we were given a bear- Sophie- honoring Harriet Grace. To the family who lost her, thankyou, thankyou for honoring her, your donation has helped in ways I can’t describe, and has inspired me to pay it forward and do the same, in honor of our Ialu Noi.

Name
Melissa and Ashley Marshall
Where are you from?
Sassafras, tasmania
Referred by?
We received a bear after losing a baby

Comments

This beautiful bear of hope bag made me be so grateful that there is still kindness in the world when people are at their lowest. It was absolute beautiful and my husband and I will always remember this, especially while grieving our loss. Thank you and our thoughts and love are with all the parents who have Angel babies

Name
Stephen Kelly
Where are you from?
Western Australia
Referred by?
A friend

Comments

We received our bear from a friend in memory of our little angel Wyatt Bruce Kelly who was born sleeping on the 9/3/23 this bear will help us and comfort us in the ups and downs Thank you to Simon and family for your support and kindness and will never be forgotten

Name
Faaea Uini Paulo
Where are you from?
Sydney
Referred by?
Received a Bear

Comments

We lost our baby boy Xavier at 20+6 weeks gestation on the 21.01.23.
He lived for 2 hours before he passed away quietly.
It was a hard time as we had previously lost our first baby and pregnancy at the end of 2021 in the second trimester as well.
It brought me so much comfort when we received our bear and saw two beautiful names on the tag. It helped me to know we weren’t alone and that we weren’t the only ones who had lost two babies also.
Thank you so much Grace & Matilda for the comfort you have brought us.
No doubt my boys Zion & Xavier are up in Heaven with you both.

Name
Robert Sacchetti
Where are you from?
Sydney
Referred by?
Maternity nurses at the sands

Comments

A small token that helps remind you that you are not alone. It’s little things like this that allow you to take that first step in moving on. Neve forget but heal.

Thankyou xx