My Story

One July 1, 2009 I entered the Medical Center of Arlington to deliver my beautiful baby boy, of which I knew had passed away two days before. His heart had stopped beating. It was a sureal experience walking into that hospital knowing what needed to be done. With my husband and mother by my side, I had to do the unthinkable.

My tiny baby of 1 lb. was delivered shortly after. We named him Greyson. And he was perfect. I remember his tiny little hands and feet. His small little face. He looked so little wrapped up in the nursery blanket. It was all so overwhelming, and peaceful at the same time. I loved holding his tiny little body in my arms. This was the last time I would see his tiny little face here on earth. Such a tiny baby in a big blanket it seemed. We said our goodbyes, and the nurse took him away.

After this experience, I have thought alot about that day. I think about others who have gone through this. Friends, family, and other loved ones. And those who I have not had the privledge to meet. Was their situation the same as mine? Did they hold their tiny baby in layers of blankets? Did it overwhelm them as it did me?

On that day, in the midst of all the sadness, and mourning, I received a gift. A gift from my tiny baby boy. He gave me an idea, of which, I promised to carry out. For all those mothers who enter the hospital wanting so badly to hold their baby in their arms and come home empty handed. This would be for them.

A gift by Greyson,
from me,
from you,
to them.

Mommy feels you, Greyson. And this is how I honor your memory.

I love you.

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I am looking for your help. Hospitals all across the country are in need of small, very small, baby blankets. In cases of fetal demise, babies are so tiny, even the smallest nursery blanket is much too big to wrap around their tiny bodies.

I know how parents feel when they are presented with their tiny baby, for the first and last time. Having to deal with a large blanket that doesn't fit, is a distraction. And, unnecessary.

If you can sew or crotchet/knit, would you please help me to supply blankets for these mothers?

My doctor informed me that 30% of all pregnancies end in fetal demise!

I know we can make a small yet, dramatic difference in the experience these mothers and fathers have in the hospital. It is heartbreaking for the nurses to try and present these tiny babies in the best way possible to grieving parents. They are extremely appreciative of any donations we can give.

If you would like to help in this cause, please start reading at the very beginning and learn about Greyson's Gift.
Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom for new information and updates

10/13/09

WE MADE OUR FIRST GOAL!

Posted by Meryntha
Yeah, Yeah, YEAH!
We have made it to our FIRST goal for Arlington Medical Center!

I will be delivering the precious,
adorable,
perfect blankets
you have all made very soon.

I will be sure to keep all of you posted. Thanks so much for the wonderful work you have all done!

Our next hospital will be....

Mansfield Methodist Hospital
Mansfield, TX

6 comments:

Becky DeVries said...

who hoo!!!

October 13, 2009 at 4:03 PM
-Amy- said...

Meryntha...I am so amazed by you and your strength! This is an amazing project! Way to go on making your first goal! I will get to sewing some myself:)

October 14, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Stephanie said...

Way to go!!!!

October 16, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Grazel & Grayson said...

May I say that you are amazing!

October 25, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi, I Greyson's grandma. Everytime I get on this site I still cry. Our work continues. The hospitals in Chicago have need of some of our blankets. We still are moving forward. Thanks to all of you. Grandma Shirlee

October 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Unknown said...

A beautiful and much needed site and service/mission of this mother for her son's memory. Our quilting group does similar service for NICU's locally in Lafayette, IN, making close to 400 quilt/blankets annually.

September 28, 2020 at 9:34 PM

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