I lost my perfect, beautiful baby boy 4 years ago today when he was unexpectedly stillborn just before his due date as a result of an umbilical cord accident.
I am a total beginner hobby baker and I bake a cake on his birthday each year, as a way to honor him and also bring a little sweetness to his sisters on an otherwise very sad day.
I like to do a silhouette cake (with real silhouettes of his sisters and an imagined one of him), but I was working with limited time and materials this year after hurricane Helene came through.
First attempt at a lambeth cake – it was harder than I thought! I did Preppy Kitchen’s chocolate chip cake with Sugar Geek buttercream.
I’ll also share the past years’ cakes. I couldn’t bring myself to make a cake on his first birthday, so only three to share. Thinking of all the parents out there whose little ones should be here. 💙💙
by kittyhawk3115
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your memorial cakes you make to keep him in your memory are beautiful and you should keep up this amazing work!
These are a beautiful tribute. My heart goes out to you.
These are so sweet and precious 🤍 I love it 🌿
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What a beautiful and poignant expression of the depths of your love and grief.
May he be dancing amongst the stars today as you remember him. Yet, he is nestled in your heart and a part of your soul.
I hope you are able to find peace. Are you willing to share his name?
My deepest condolences. I have a friend who lost their daughter in the same manner. Just soul crushing. These cakes are beautiful and a wonderful memorial. I wish you continued healing.
Happy birthday sweet boy.
These are such a beautiful way to commemorate and honor him.
Beautiful. So sorry about your loss. 🩵
These are so beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss.
🪁Beautiful remembrance cakes. Your son is cherished🪁
That third cake gave me chills. They are beautiful but that one just brought such a reaction in me – which means it’s great art. I’m sure your son was beautiful, just as your art to him is. Rest in paradise Jeb. 💙
its beautiful
This is a beautiful tribute. I also lost a son 6 years ago in a very similar way. I’m sending you a lot of love.
I usually go to one of the local grocery store bakeries around the date he passed and ask to pay for a child’s birthday cake order they have. It helps me to help another family celebrate their child’s birthday.
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These are beautiful, and such a wonderful way to remember him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
These are beautiful. As a mother myself I really feel for your loss. I am so glad you have found a way to honour him in a way that I assume is therapeutic for you.
What a wonderful way to remember him 🤍
These are so lovely. I’m thinking of you and your son ♥️♥️
Those cakes are beautiful. So sorry for your loss. ❤️
What a wonderful tribute to your son! 💙 Happy birthday, little Jeb!
They’re very beautiful. I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. May God bring you peace and consolation.
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Those are beautiful cakes. I’m so sorry for your loss 🦋💙
These are so beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss. Sending you internet hugs and love ❤️
These are gorgeous and I love this tradition. ♥️ Sending light and love.