Newborns in Need, Inc. (NIN) is a 501 (c) 3 non profit non-denominational Christian charity for sick and needy babies. Everyone is welcome regardless of color, creed or faith. Together we can raise the quality of life for many precious babies all across America. One person CAN make a difference, the world will be a better place because of your efforts! This message board is a place to share ideas, fellowship, and stay informed.
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2005 Convention
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Is there any more information yet??? Like what classes they will be doing etc? I will have a brand new baby, but I am still hoping to attend atleast one day. When do we need to register by?
Posted on Jan 12, 2005, 12:21 PM from IP address 68.230.47.115
Convention information can be found on this section of the website www.newbornsinneed.org/convention2005. I believe the deadline for registration is the end of March
Hugs,
TeLesa
NIN Office
Posted on Jan 28, 2005, 1:27 PM from IP address 64.91.111.120
I added the message board link to the front page of our new website...
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Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that I have added the message board link back to the main page of our website www.newbornsinneed.org. A great big thanks to everyone who has viewed all the pages and emailed me with suggestions
Hugs,
TeLesa
NIN Office
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
My gosh, I love the face lift our website just got. Thank you so much for all the hard work for us. You did a marvelous job, TeLesa, I am soooo impressed.
C'mon everyone - send all your friends and co-workers the link!
Hugs
Carol
NIN Founder
Posted on Jan 11, 2005, 8:54 PM from IP address 64.251.131.208
I was recently asked by a hospital to donate burial pouches. I tried to make one but it didn't turn out the way I had hoped. I found some beautiful flannel backed satin that wouldn't need to be lined but couldn't find a way to finish the edges that I thought looked good. Can you tell me how you finish the edges on your burial pouches and do you add lace to all of them or only the girls. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on Jan 10, 2005, 6:19 PM from IP address 216.221.96.233
I am sorry. I didn't put where I was from when I sent a response to your message that I read.
I am from a tiny town called Welch, Oklahoma. It is in the northeast corner of Oklahoma. We are around 90 miles northeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
I also belong to a club. It is called H.C.E. (Home and Community Education). Last year we made memory boxes and gave them to the local hospital. The memory boxes are for parents who lost their baby shortly after birth or was stillborn. It is to keep anything in, that pertains to thier baby, as a keepsake box.
The burial wraps would also be a very good project for my group, but I personally was very interested when I came across this information.
If you can help in any way I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Jimmie
Posted on Jan 16, 2005, 1:37 PM from IP address 65.168.67.37
At pouch size, sex often can't be determined, so you might want to make the majority of the pouches unisex, and split the rest girl/ boy; whatever your hospital requests comes first, of course.
As for edge finishing the satin-backed flannel, could you fold the edge twice, narrow hem, and topstitch? Or serge the edge & fold once, then stitch. Hope this helps - Gail in GA
Posted on Jan 11, 2005, 9:05 AM from IP address 208.63.56.125
Hi,
I have been making thse wraps for quite some time. I make 2 squares, 10", or 12" or 14". Then one extra that I fold to make triangle. I line them with plastic from a regular food bag. I sew the plastic to the square set first. Turn inside out so plastic is inside. Then put triagle of plastic inside fabric triangle, stitch to side of square, so now you have a diamond shaped pouch. Turn the triangle to other side so seam allowance is inside. I put lace all around the outside edge.For boys or girls.It really makes it special. I also try to do more unisex designs than genger specific, as most hospitals that do high risk , need many a year, and gender wraps limit thier use. I find now that if I round off corners that it is easier and goes faster and does not hurt the finished look. I add ribbon ties a few inches in from 2 corners,on the triangle fabric thru all layers to the back, and I put a ribbon rosebud on the tie. These ties pull the sides in enough to make a sweet little "Angel Pocket". The berevement team from the hospital I sew for says it is the best thing they have ever had for the purpose. Some don't put plastic inside but the hospital likes it as it potects the parents from the more unpleasant aspects of the situation. They also like the hats I make from the smallest knit hats pattern , because they like the head covered too. I try to match them to the angel pockets. and put a rosebud on the top where a pom pom might go. Looks adorable. I hope this was clear and of help to you. If you so a search on fetal demise wraps online , you may find them there too.For pictures.
Good luck! You are doing wonderful work.
Posted on Jan 11, 2005, 9:32 AM from IP address 205.188.116.130
Hi, I am sending a fetal demise wrap(Angel Pocket) to NIN headquarters, so they can photo it and post it .Hope it helps. They are so useful to the hospitals and they like them in different sizes. A teenie hat to match(knitted or crocheted) is a lovely touch.
hugs, Laura
Posted on Jan 18, 2005, 9:28 AM from IP address 205.188.116.130
I'm new on the computer and I came across all this information of how to help babies whether they made it or not.
I would be interested in learning how to make the burial pouches.
I at one time worked for my grandfathers funeral home and on his ambulance service.
I quilt and sew.
I would be interested in making the burial pouches and or the wrapes. I really need a picture though, or a pattern.
Would someone please help me.
Jimmie in northeastern Oklahoma
Posted on Jan 16, 2005, 2:46 AM from IP address 65.168.67.235
I read your letter to nin an you said that you found flannel backed satin. I have looked at numerous fabric stores for that certain fabric. I think it would be ideal for baby garments and etc.. But no one around here seems to know what I am talking about, and I haven't been able to find the fabric. If you could share with me where you found it I would surley appreiate it. Thank you, Dolores
Posted on Jan 31, 2005, 9:58 PM from IP address 64.12.116.130
My Joann's store carries the flannel back satin, or at least it used to. I have not looked recently. They moved into a new, larger store and I am still trying to figure out where they put everything.
If you are an on-line shopper check out Fabric.com, I know that they have a variety of colors listed for $7.95/yd. I am not affiliated with them but have purchase from them and have been happy with the fabric, the customer service, and the shipping times. The other thing I like is that they cut each yard at 39 inches instead of 36. Also, I believe that shipping is free on your first order.
Good luck finding the fabric.
Mary
Posted on Feb 1, 2005, 4:27 PM from IP address 65.117.82.18
Dolores,
I found mine at Joann's. Two of the ones I got were in the clearance section. They are pink and blue and have moons, clouds, and stars on them. The design is imprinted into the flannel on the back side. It really makes a unique pattern and is reversible.
They had a small selection of solid unpatterned ones in the same section they keep the cozy & non quilting flannel.
Hope this helps!
Anne
Posted on Feb 1, 2005, 11:08 PM from IP address 216.221.96.233
We make a pouch that looks like a sleeping bag with a hood. It is very easy and can be dressed up on the outside to make it for a boy or girl. It can be make for any size baby. I would be glad to send you a sample and pattern. Jann
Posted on Feb 4, 2005, 11:11 AM from IP address 4.124.91.118
This is a reminder that the Greater St Louis MO Arch Chapter has scheduled the next meeting for Saturday, January 15, from 9 am until 12 pm. We meet at First Baptist Church of Ellisville, 137 Clarkson Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011. Please note that the church is physically located in Ellisville on Clarkson Rd. near Manchester Rd., but shows as Ballwin (for those searching for a map on the internet). For directions or additional information contact Ruth Hoover at 636-227-7450.
Posted on Jan 9, 2005, 11:45 PM from IP address 68.188.85.113
I am very excited to announce that our website has just been given a fresh look. We have also added some new sections that you might also want to browse through. We now have a baby photo gallery, baby name section and much more fun information to share. I hope that you all like it! Please have a look www.newbornsinneed.org and don't forget that you might have to click the "refresh" option before the changes can be viewed on your computer
Hugs,
TeLesa
Posted on Jan 7, 2005, 8:36 PM from IP address 64.251.131.210
Everyone please pray for our area as we are getting severe flooding again, the first one was in september... I don't really know how much more these poor families can take...they are still trying to rebuild from the last time... they are going to be severely depressed
Posted on Jan 7, 2005, 9:49 AM from IP address 151.205.9.108
Does anyone have any gently used sleepers, onesies or receiving blankets in newborn sizes to spare ??? We sure could use them with the requests we are getting for help... because of the second flooding since september... our old river just keeps over running it's banks... we are expecting more down pours with the cold front coming in tuesday... the river is down now but the mud is so very sad... We are holding our breathes and waiting for it to come...
Posted on Jan 10, 2005, 12:11 AM from IP address 151.205.9.108
I don't know how the phone lines will be tomorrow because of more rains so just incase I don't have internet connections, here is my address...
Debra Cox
Tyler Co NIN
PO Box 133 202 Fair Ave
Middlebourne, WV 26149
Thank You in advance !!!!
Posted on Jan 10, 2005, 9:50 AM from IP address 151.205.9.108
Dear Debra,
Thank you for the address. A box has just been posted to you. We hope it helps. May you find the strength to meet the needs of the families that have been impacted. A bit of relief is on its way.......
Cathy
Posted on Jan 13, 2005, 1:32 PM from IP address 198.234.252.9
I have new fleece blankets that I have been working on and I just hit a great sale on receiving blankets. Blankets are on their way, as soon as, I fight the snow and get to the post office.
Posted on Jan 11, 2005, 12:05 PM from IP address 168.169.147.202
Today we are going to get rain and a high temperature of 53. Yesterday snow. It is a strange one. I have 18 blankets packed and will send them after work today. Hope it helps.
Posted on Jan 12, 2005, 7:23 AM from IP address 168.169.147.202
you should receive them by middle of next week, US Mail
mostly receiving blankets and a few outfits. hope this helps
Hugs, Gail White, Sugar Hill GA Chapter
Posted on Jan 21, 2005, 10:53 AM from IP address 208.63.56.125
How about socks? I have some onesies and some blankets that I will get to you. Also, have some infant socks but wanted to check first and see if you could use them.
Posted on Jan 14, 2005, 3:50 PM from IP address 4.249.222.3
Can anyone give me some information on the blanket in the 12/23 posting with the photo of Santa and the baby? Is this an embroidery pattern that can be purchased somewhere for your embroidery machine? I have an embroidery machine and would like to make some for next year. Any help or suggestions.
Thanks
Georgia
Posted on Jan 7, 2005, 9:16 AM from IP address 68.162.51.219
Every chance I get I spread the word about NIN, but I still wish more people knew about and were willing to help our tiny babies. At this moment I have a friend in labor 10 weeks early in Albany, NY. She has already had to bury one baby without clothes because this hospital didn't have any tiny burial clothes. While this baby is likely to be fine, she will still be tiny, so I made her several things. But it really got me thinking about why we really exist, in my opinion, to make sure that those tiny babies that don't make it have something special to wear "to heaven". I am finishing up work on a FULL SET of preemie burial patterns and I think it is important to get word out to as many people as possible that there are thousands of babies that need our help.....I know that if we all can come together and spread the word that we can accomplish more for all the little lost angels, as well as those that pull through despite overwhelming odds.
Posted on Jan 6, 2005, 2:50 PM from IP address 68.230.47.115
We need to try to get some chapters started in upstate New York. This is a big state with a lot of caring people. The downstate chapter has big enough needs in their area. I tried to start a chapter in this area and didn't get very far. I personally think that my time is better spent serving the babies but the babies in my area aren't being helped. We have a neo-natal unit approximately 20 minutes from my home. There should be people who want to start a chapter in New York. Maybe a few people will see this and respond in your area or in my area. We just have to keep trying.
Posted on Jan 11, 2005, 2:43 PM from IP address 168.169.147.202
I am in Phoenix, and although I am not able to get out to work meetings because of having 3 little ones (one severely disabled) at home and one on the way, I do try to do as much as I can to help. I know there are people in areas that we don't have chapters that would be willing to help, but they just don't know about NIN. There are even things that young children could do to help, and I know when I was in school we had to do service projects.....imagine what a difference it could make if we got schools involved.
Posted on Jan 12, 2005, 12:18 PM from IP address 68.230.47.115
I will pray for your friend and her baby. Is there somewhere I can send some small items to her, and what does she need most. I knit and sew. Please let me know. I do work for the Greater Newark unit but would love to help you out if I could. Jann
Posted on Feb 4, 2005, 11:34 AM from IP address 4.124.91.118
Came home today, happy to be home!!! Had 156 e-mails waiting. More tomorrow. Thank you for all the prayers. LOVE all a ya-all. Thank you Mary and Tasha
Posted on Jan 5, 2005, 8:42 PM from IP address 206.162.192.39
Newwark was glad you can for a visit this last year. We met at the 2004 Conference and really enjoyed your talk and talking with you. Don't overdo and stay healthy. You and your family are in all our prayers. Jann
Posted on Feb 4, 2005, 11:14 AM from IP address 4.124.91.118
Hello all, I have been trying to clean out a few things and found several (lots) of the little butterfly shirts like the McCalls pattern but sized down for preemies all cut out of t-shirt knit. I will not get these made but would love to send them on to someone or one of the chapters that would. Will send to the first that emails me and I will pay postage. If you don't mind, please post to the message board here that you have emailed me and they are taken so everyone will know they have a new home.
Happy Stitching,
Vickie
Posted on Jan 4, 2005, 1:36 AM from IP address 64.12.116.130
I'll be glad to give the butterfly shirts a new home. It's about 70 degrees today but I anticipate winter weather coming and that's when I enjoy sewing and crocheting.
Thanks.
Dianne
Posted on Jan 4, 2005, 4:46 PM from IP address 4.249.225.166
Hi I am from the Newark Ohio unit. We are always looking for new patterns. If you could send me a patterns, even had drawn and the instructions I would be very grateful. Please let me know the cost and I will send it to you. Thanking you in advance and keep up the good work. Jann
Posted on Feb 4, 2005, 11:22 AM from IP address 4.124.91.118
An online friend just lost her 2 year old this week. She's looking for a velvet bag to put his remains in. Here's what she says:
We are having Zach cremated and they send his "cremains" back to us in a clear plastic bag covered with a white plastic. This is not good enough for him (or me), in my opinion. I am in desperate need of a bag to put his remains in. I have scoured Indianapolis the last day and a half and can't find what I want. I just need a simple rectangle bag with a braided drawstring. It needs to be apx. 8"x10" and I want it to be velvet on the outside and satin on the inside. I also need it in a green color (I'd prefer a darker, hunter type green) I'm sorry if I seem like I'm being picky. The big thing is that I need it by Thursday afternoon (it would probably have to be overnighted). I can send funded paypal immediately for supplies, time and shipping. I am not a sewer and don't really know of anyone near me who can do this. Even if you just have a name of someone I can contact her tomorrow. Thanks in advance for all of your help. You ladies have been so supportive to me thorugh all we have been going through this week.
Is there anyone who would be able to help?? Let me know and I can forward the info to her.
Lori
Posted on Jan 3, 2005, 2:27 AM from IP address 69.148.250.185
I have a very special prayer request. Our dear "Grandma" Ev has been in the hospital for a couple of days and could sure use our prayers. I just talked to her and they are going to be doing some tests tomorrow to figure out exactly what is wrong.
As always she is in good spirits and chatting with anyone who will listen about NIN.
Thanks eveyone!
Mary
Posted on Jan 2, 2005, 5:45 PM from IP address 198.81.26.43
You are in my prayers, daily. Get well and back on your feet, we have lots of work to do for our precious babies. You are my inspiration, think of you often. Looking forward to you and Bernie coming back to St. Louis for a visit! OKAY!! Love you and Bernie, too! Love and Prayers, Ruth.
Posted on Jan 4, 2005, 2:59 PM from IP address 152.163.100.130
On the Yahoo Groups message board Laura was asking about the monthly project.
Even though we are enjoying sunshine here in Seattle today it is still pretty cold and I know most of the country is coping with snow and very cold weather so how about we do hats and sleepers this month...and maybe finish up any UFO's left from last year.
I know for me those UFO's will probably take up most of the month as I had jury duty in December that really messed up my plans. Managed to get to age 50 without being called so I guess it was my time, just hope it doesn't happen for another 50 LOL.
The national office has told me they are very happy to get the items we are sending in each month as they seem to go out just as quickly as they come in. There is such a tremendous need for the things that we make. I do not have exact numbers of items received because I did not ask them to specifically count them. One of the reasons was that I had not come up with an easy way to do it without adding another layer of complexity to the job CJ and the others do at the national office.
If anyone has ideas I am certainly open to them. I just want to make sure that someone is just as comfortable sending in 1 or 2 items as they are 5 or 10, or more if that is the amount of time they have to work on NIN projects.
Happy New Year!
Mary
Posted on Jan 2, 2005, 2:35 PM from IP address 64.12.116.130
I guess I wanted to say a few things, first of all, thankyou! I had preemie twins (14 weeks early) this May. Thankfully, one of my girls made it home. Our other daughter, Mya, passed away this month at 6 months old. The only clothing items they owned when they were so tiny (1lb 10oz, and 1lb 14oz) were made by Newborns in Need. It really helps to see your babies looking like real little babies in clothes, not just a tangle of wires. I have started sewing since my first daughter came home and have found it to be theraputic since the passing of my other daughter. I just found the local chapter this evening and look forward to joining them and donating my time and efforts. Also, there is a need for, though not as much, clothing for a little bit older babies that have lengthier stays in the NICU. Our daughter was one of these kids. Most of the sick kids that are in the neo unit for a long stay are still hooked up to things like wires, monitors, picc lines, broviacs, g-tubes, etc. This makes it very difficult for them to wear any type of store-bought clothing/gowns. Our NICU (along with others I'm sure) was/is definately in need of a small variety of bigger babies gowns suitable for infants like our daughter (in the 10-15 lb range). Anyway, just wanted to say thankyou.
Posted on Dec 29, 2004, 6:47 PM from IP address 24.236.156.138
These friendly ladies mainly use round looms, based on same principal as Herschel's, and email all day about their hat projects, patterns, tips, techniques, yarns, where they donate, etc., etc. The group has loom knitting links , pattern stitches and patterns in their files. The Knifty Knitter is the plastic 4 loom set made by Provocraft, but they also use other brands, such as Knit a Round, including rake and board looms (for flat knitting) as well as hand made looms. Some really neat looms are made of wood using plain old cotter pins from the hardware store as the pegs ! There are pictures of these in the group's member photo section. The plastic looms are very easy to use, and apparently several 4 1/2 - 5 yr olds are already making baby hats (under supervision, of course). - Gail
Posted on Dec 28, 2004, 2:47 PM from IP address 208.63.56.125
Thanks for letting us know about this group, there is a lot of useful information in their archives. Be careful though and make sure to choose "digest" as your email option or your mailbox will be FLOODED with emails. They are certainly a chatty group.
Hugs,
Mary
Posted on Jan 2, 2005, 1:56 PM from IP address 64.12.116.130
Good news...we met our goal for the Christmas Stocking Project!
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Hi Everyone,
I am SO excited to announce that we have met our goal for the annual Christmas Stocking Project. I am happy to report that we have filled and delivered 1,549 full size stockings! That is 49 stockings over the goal that we set for this year. A great BIG thank you to everyone who helped with this project - we simply couldn't have accomplished this great number without you. I am sure that we have put many a smile on children's faces this year with these wonderful gifts
I also wanted to share with you a photo that we received from Phoenix, AZ. The nurses there in the NICU wanted to thank us for sending the blankets to be used on the babies that are in care. They took pictures of all the babies with Santa included. Here is a photo that was sent with their letter of thanks:
Isn't this picture just the sweetest thing you have seen? How precious it is to see the babies that we serve all wrapped up in a blanket made from love with Santa so close. I just had to share it with everyone. I hope that you all have the merriest of holidays
Love,
TeLesa
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
This is truly a very beautiful photo. Do you by any chance know who made the blanket? Is the 1st Christmas machine embroidered on? That was a terriffic idea and a gorgeous design. Can the pattern/machine instructions for the design be purchased? It's never too early to start for next year.
Georgia
Posted on Dec 25, 2004, 8:40 AM from IP address 68.162.38.238
You might try contacting the Southern Arizona Chapter for more information on the blanket - I suspect them to be the donating chapter. The email address is sarizona@newbornsinneed.org. Sandy Marvik is the Chapter President and she might be able to help you track down the info
Love,
TeLesa
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Convention 2005 - Register today to join us in Arizona!
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Hi Everyone,
I am very happy to announce that our wonderful webmaster has the convention website ready. Here is the link http://www.newbornsinneed.org/convention2005. We would like to invite you to join us in Arizona this year on April 15-16th. The Southern Arizona Chapter will be hosting this event and I hear that we are in for a real treat! For more information, please feel free to email us sarizona@newbornsinnneed.org or office@newbornsinneed.org
Holiday hugs,
TeLesa
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
I was wondering where you were, I have not heard much from you lately. I called but must have missed you this morning. Have just emailed my phone number.
Looking forward to talking to you.
Hugs,
Mary
Posted on Dec 19, 2004, 2:45 PM from IP address 198.81.26.43
Newborns in Need in NJ Chapter will be on NBC Tommorrow Yeah!!!
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Hi, NIN family NJ, Chapter will be on NBC tommorrow
morning between 6.00am -7.00am such a blessing we will make sure Home Office received a tape Happy Holiday,
to all of our wonderful volunteers in every State we can't do without you there no me in team!
Jesus-Other-Yourself
J - O -Y
Love you,
God Bless
NIN NJ, Chapter
Posted on Dec 15, 2004, 8:26 AM from IP address 68.44.17.208
We are so pleased to announce the addition of our newest Newborns in Need Chapter.
Newborns in Need, North Carolina Metrolina Chapter
Chapter President: Reta Kohari
ncmetro@newbornsinneed.org (should be ready for use within 2 days)
Charlotte, NC 28215
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Linda, Sharyn, Bonnie, and Cathy who are serving on the chapter board.
Hugs,
TeLesa Lack
National President
office@newbornsinneed.org
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
So glad another chapter has joined us in the Southeast, and just in time for the cold weather ! So many blankets needed everywhere. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun, and don't forget our 2005 convention is in Tucson Arizona on April 15th !
Hugs, Gail
Posted on Dec 14, 2004, 4:44 PM from IP address 208.63.56.125
Easy project for kids makes a good stocking stuffer for kids . . . .
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Has anybody tried anything like this? The first kit listed makes a little nesting toy and is easy enough for kids to make to donate to needy kids for the stocking project. It may be a little late to get going on it for this year, but there is plenty of time for next year!
We are so pleased to announce the addition of our newest Newborns in Need Chapter.
Newborns in Need, North Georgia Chapter
Chapter President: Nancy Maddox
nga@newbornsinneed.org (should be ready for use within 2 days)
Cummings, GA 30040
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Denise, Linda, Susan, and Bee who are serving on the chapter board.
Hugs,
TeLesa Lack
National President
office@newbornsinneed.org
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
if that is the amount of time they have to work on NIN projects.