19. Start a Christmas plant in December (such as
amaryllis or paperwhites) and take pictures of it and your baby as they both grow.
20. Make an advent calendar to count down the
days to Christmas for your baby. This can be just the December month of your calendar.
Each day, record something special that happened.
21. Send out Christmas cards with a photo of
your baby.
22. Say a prayer with your baby.
23. Take time to behold the miracle in front of
you. Nothing could be more special than watching life unfold for a miracle .
24. Videotape the holiday celebrations in the
hospital, such as the nativity, the bakery, the decorations.
25. Enjoy the holiday for its uniqueness this
year. Each holiday year is different and special, and the memories you make each year will
stay with you a lifetime, even if they are different from the normal traditional ways that
you celebrate.
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