Nico’s 343 Grams of Love

October 17, 2024 | 12:43 AM | 343 grams

One year ago today, I held my baby boy, Nico, for the first and last time.

To honor his life and love, Raymond and I are launching a special project:

Nico’s 343 Grams of Love

Through this fundraiser, we’ll be creating care packages for grieving parents — families who, like us, left the hospital with empty arms and broken hearts.

We’re deeply grateful to share that we’ve connected with the hospital where Nico was born, and have received approval to donate these care packages directly to their Labor & Delivery floor — returning to the place where our baby entered the world to offer comfort, remembrance, and support to others walking this path.

Because when you lose a baby, words often fall short. But even the smallest act of kindness can quietly say:

You are not alone.

Each care package will include gently chosen items to bring comfort and remembrance:

️ A candle

A soft keepsake

A handwritten message

Forget-me-not flower seeds

Cozy comfort items, like a blanket

We’ve also reached out to our personal support group organization, which helped us through our own early grief.

Each package will include their brochures — along with information about other trusted local and national resources — to offer support when families feel ready to seek it.

We know nothing can take away the pain. But I remember what it felt like to walk out of the hospital with nothing in my hands.
Sometimes, having something to carry can bring a moment of comfort when everything else feels broken.

Our first fundraising goal is $343, a tribute to Nico’s birth weight.
100% of donations will go directly toward creating and delivering these packages to families experiencing loss.

Whether you’ve lost a baby, or love someone who has — this project is for you, too.

The fundraiser runs from October 17 to November 17, and we’ll be sharing more throughout the month.

If you feel moved to help — by donating, sharing, or simply lighting a candle tonight at 12:43 AM, the moment Nico was born — know that your light honors his memory, and all the little ones gone too soon. ️

With love,

Mia & Raymond