Colourful Beginnings

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

To the parent whose baby is missing from family photos… 💗💙

To the parent who imagines what their family photos would look like if their baby were here.

To the parent who finds birthdays difficult, who feels the emptiness during family celebrations, and who sometimes wonders if anyone else remembers the little life that changed their world forever.

This is for you. 🕊️

Your baby matters. Your baby’s life matters. Your memories matter. And your grief deserves space, even when the world seems to have moved on.

You do not have to hide your tears, silence your memories, or apologise for speaking your baby’s name. You are allowed to remember. You are allowed to grieve. You are allowed to celebrate the love you carry, even when you cannot hold your baby in your arms.

Whether your baby lived for a moment, a few days, or never made it into your arms, your love is real, and your loss deserves to be acknowledged.

If today is difficult, please be gentle with yourself. You don't have to be strong every day, and you don't have to walk through this grief alone.

Your baby will always have a place in your story. 🤍

If this speaks to your heart, save it for a difficult day or share it with someone who needs this reminder.

To every parent carrying the love and loss of a precious little one, we remember with you. 💗💙

12/10/2026

You think newborn items are tiny… until you have a micro-preemie. 🥹

Then the hats are too big.
The socks won't stay on.
And even the smallest clothes look enormous.

A tiny baby. A mighty fight. A love beyond words. 💜

always makes the most wonderful videos.

12/10/2026

Some babies are carried in our arms, while others are carried in our hearts forever.

Behind every pregnancy and infant loss is a story. A mother who imagined the future, a family who made plans, a tiny life that was deeply loved, and dreams that will always hold a special place in their hearts.

For some parents, the nursery was never used. The tiny clothes were never worn. The names they carefully chose may only be whispered in private. And the love they have for their babies? That love never disappears.

This Thursday, October 15, we invite you to light a candle for babies gone too soon.

As the candle glows, let it be a reminder that these little lives mattered, their existence mattered, and the love their families hold for them is real.

To every parent who has experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant, we see you. We remember your baby with you. You do not have to explain your grief, and you do not have to pretend to be okay.

Your baby will always be part of your story.

If you have experienced this loss, please know that you are not forgotten. And if you know someone who has, a gentle message, a listening ear, or simply remembering their baby's name can mean more than you realise.

This October 15, let us light a candle in remembrance, in love, and in hope.

For every baby gone too soon, you are loved, you are remembered, and you will never be forgotten.

11/10/2026

Every girl deserves the chance to dream, learn, and thrive.

Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the strength, potential, and limitless possibilities of every girl.

Every girl deserves access to education, the freedom to use her voice, and the opportunity to shape her own future. When we invest in girls, we invest in stronger families, communities, and a brighter tomorrow.

At Colourful Beginnings, we believe every girl matters. Let’s continue to create a world where girls are supported, empowered, and given the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

✨ Empower a girl today. Inspire a generation tomorrow.

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07/10/2026

"I share our story for awareness, for other NICU moms and dads, but I also share our story for me. Several of these posts had me bawling, happy and sad, but they make me reflect- make me remember.

Today is another day of tears because I didn’t know I had this video. I swear I’ve looked at every picture of her a million times but somehow this morning I came across this one. With all that we have been through, my mind has had a funny way of blocking a lot out and my PTSD moments are real.

This video immediately got my heart racing. The beeps in the background put me into an instant sweat. The wires taking over my daughter’s body made me feel like a thousand pounds had been dropped on my shoulders.

But if you listen closely you can hear me call her “munchkin”. And that stopped me in my tracks-me being a mommy when the world was falling around us.

I’m thankful for everyday with her, thankful for our journey and thankful for these moments that fill up my heart."

Thank you unstoppable.mama.bear for sharing this relatable and heartfelt post with us. A lot of NICU parents can relate to this, even though most people feel having your baby discharged from the NICU is the end of the journey, for some it is actually the beginning of a new chapter filled with sorrows, worries, joys, gratitude and heartfelt moments. Most times you don't feel like a mum when your baby is in NICU, as you are not able to do the things most mums can do, but it's in the process of going through these little snippets of videos and/or pictures, that fills your heart with so much joy and appreciation to be able to at least do the little things most people would take for granted.

And that is why it is very important to document the journey, take pictures, and record a video when you can. You will look back one day and be glad you did.