Published October, 2002
Tears formed as she studied the card in her hands…tears of joy. “Receiving this card just weeks before my baby was born was such a blessing,” says Lori. “I had been missing someone I hadn’t yet met; I couldn’t wait to see and hold her. My daughter’s ‘words’ expressed precisely what I was feeling.”
What made this message from her daughter so special was the fact that Lori’s daughter was yet to be born. Even so, the card, given to her by a friend, opened communication between Lori and the child she was carrying. It created a new link between mother and child.
One of a set of four, this new line of cards was presented to the public in early September. Inspiration for the Precious Whispers cards for pregnant mothers came to Joe Huot when his wife Brenda was pregnant with their own child. Pouring through the cards in the store, he wanted a more personal message to his wife about the baby she was carrying. What did their baby look like right now? What feelings might the child have? Joe envisioned a card that would give parents an eye into the womb…and into the heart and mind of their unborn child.
Joining with family members, Precious Whispers was formed, enlisting the creative talents of Aaron and Tracy Thomason. With attention to every detail of the card’s picture and message, the creators designed separate cards to convey the life and feelings of the baby at four different stages in the womb.
At 6 – 9 weeks, when the mother discovers she is pregnant, the baby is already responding to touch. A photograph of a baby’s hand holding her mother’s on the outside of the card, is explained inside in the message. Mommy, you just found out about me and you are feeling anxious. Everything is new and unfamiliar to me, too, but your touch lets me know everything will be all right. With love, from your Baby.
“We want to create more of a bond between the mom and the baby,” says Thomason of Precious Whispers. “We want mothers to feel like this baby is thinking. It loves the mom. It has a connection there. We just want that to go both ways.”
Winning raves from everyone who saw the cards at their release, Thomason says, “People kept commenting, ‘Wow, that’s a great idea.’ One gentleman bought a set and came back later. He said, ‘I gave it away, and so I’d like to get another set…actually give me two.’ Then he came back after the end of the night,” Thomason laughs, “just as we were beginning to break it down. He said, ‘You know what, I gave those two away. Can I have some more?’”
Perfect for doctor’s offices to give to expectant moms, the cards are also wonderful notes of encouragement to keep on hand for friends who are pregnant. Available in sets of four, cards can be purchased directly from Precious Whispers through their website at www.preciouswhispers.com.
Plans are already underway to expand the card line. This is great news to Angela who says, “These cards enable you to ‘hear’ your baby. I wish they had been around when I was pregnant.”
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Note, 2013: Cards are no longer for sale. Website is not active.