Nu jij hier niet meer bent – Keepsake Memory Book for Baby Loss – Birth Lines

For a little one you will always carry with you, even if you can no longer hold them in your arms.

Some stories are incredibly difficult to tell, yet too precious not to preserve. ‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ by Birth Lines is a gentle, loving, and thoughtfully crafted keepsake memory book for parents who have lost their baby during pregnancy or after birth.

A book where every emotion is welcome. The deep sorrow and the emptiness, but also the love, pride, wonder, and treasured memories of your child.

Because no matter how brief or long your time together was, your baby has a story. A story that deserves to be told and cherished.

This special keepsake journal gives you the space to document that journey in your own way. From the moment you discovered you were expecting, the first ultrasounds, and your hopes for the future, to saying goodbye and all the times you continue to miss your little one.

This book is not meant to take away your grief or tell you how to mourn. Instead, it offers a caring, peaceful place to pour out your feelings, thoughts, and memories, whenever you feel ready.

A tangible keepsake for a baby who will forever remain part of your life.

A place for grief, love, and pride

What makes ‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ so unique is that it doesn’t focus solely on loss.

It is just as much about the life that was. About the boundless love you felt from the very first moment. About the dreams you held, the name you may have lovingly chosen, and the memories you created together.

Through heartfelt prompts and gentle writing, you are invited to pause and reflect on the beautiful moments as well as the difficult ones.

There is room to share what happened, how you felt, and what you want to remember forever.

And also to capture what makes you so proud, what made your baby uniquely special, and how your love for them continues to be woven into your days.

Because alongside the pain and the longing, there is always room for the pride of being this precious baby’s parent.

There is no need to fill out this book all at once. Write whenever you feel called to, skip sections, or return to certain memories down the road.

There is no right or wrong way to use this book. It belongs entirely to you and your baby.

Your baby’s story, from the very beginning to years later

With 164 thoughtfully curated pages, this memory book offers ample space for your baby’s complete story.

The book is organized into four meaningful chapters that trace the pregnancy, the birth, saying goodbye, and navigating life with the ongoing absence.

1. The Pregnancy – When your story began

For many parents, love begins long before holding their baby in their arms.

This first chapter offers space for memories of pregnancy. From the moment you found out you were expecting to the special milestones and hopes that came with it.

In this chapter, you’ll find sections including:

• Expecting: The moment you found out you were pregnant

• Pregnancy Announcement: How you shared your special news

• Ultrasounds: Space for ultrasound photos and the memories tied to them

• Your Name: The story behind your baby’s name

• About the Pregnancy: Your experiences, feelings, and memorable moments

A gentle space to look back on the chapter where your journey together began.

Even when a pregnancy unfolded differently than hoped, those early moments hold a meaningful place.

2. The Birth – Meeting your baby

The birth of a loss baby can be a moment where love, sorrow, wonder, and disbelief intertwine.

This chapter provides room to record the birth and the time you shared in a deeply personal way.

What can you document and remember here?

• The Day You Were Born: The events and memories of that day

• Your Sweetest Details: The tiny, precious features of your baby

• Birth Story: Space to write your personal birth experience

• Our Time Together: The moments you were able to share

Whether you were able to hold your baby, have photos and ultrasound scans, or hold only a few tangible keepsakes—

No matter what your journey looks like, every memory you have is precious.

This chapter offers the freedom to honor them in whatever way feels right to you.

3. Saying Goodbye – Words for what is almost impossible to describe

Having to say goodbye to your baby is something no parent can ever prepare for.

That is why this chapter was created with so much tenderness and care. It offers space for the heartbreaking moments, feelings, and memories surrounding the loss and farewell.

Here you will find room for:

• When Things Changed: What happened and how you experienced that time

• Your Passing: The events surrounding the loss of your baby

• Saying Goodbye: How you chose to say your farewells

• A Letter to You: Everything you still want to say to your baby

• Through the Eyes of...: The story from the perspective of a partner or loved one

• Heartfelt Messages: Kind words from family, friends, and loved ones

One of the most touching sections is the opportunity to write a personal letter to your baby.

Perhaps there are words left unsaid. Thoughts you wish to preserve forever. Or simply a place to express how deeply you love your little one.

There is also space for someone close to you to share their own feelings and memories.

In the ‘Heartfelt Messages’ section, friends and family can write notes for you and your baby, creating a comforting collection of love to revisit whenever you need it.

4. Thinking of You – Because love doesn't end with goodbye

After losing a baby, life around you moves on while your own world has changed forever.

Grief can arise when least expected. A specific date on the calendar, a fleeting memory, a song, or the thought of how old your baby would be today.

That is why this book does not end with the farewell.

‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ also offers space for the months and years that follow.

In this chapter, you will find prompts including:

• One week later

• One month later

• Two months later

• Three months later

• Four months later

• Five months later

• Six months later

• Your birthday / anniversary

• Moments I miss you

Here you can jot down how you are doing, the thoughts filling your mind, and the moments your baby is close to your heart.

Your grief may shift and change over time. You might discover new ways to keep remembering your little one. Or perhaps you simply want to write down how it feels on the days when the absence feels especially heavy.

There is room for all of these emotions, without expectations or timelines.

Because your baby's story does not end at goodbye. The love remains, and with it, every memory.

Thoughtfully made for diverse families and situations

Every loss is unique. And every family carries its own story.

Birth Lines purposefully designed this journal to suit babies lost during pregnancy or after birth, regardless of the medical situation or circumstances.

The writing voice was also chosen with great intention.

The journal is written from a first-person perspective (“I”), speaking directly to your baby as you tell your story together.

This makes the book welcoming and adaptable for diverse family dynamics, including:

• Families with a mother and father

• Two-mom families

• Two-dad families

• Single parents

In addition, the book features a separate section dedicated to a partner or another loved one who shares deeply in this journey.

What matters isn’t what your family looks like or how long your baby was in your arms, but the profound love and memories that remain.

Developed alongside parents who know this grief firsthand

One of the most meaningful qualities of ‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ is that it was created in close collaboration with bereaved parents.

Their real experiences and insights helped shape every topic and prompt.

Because of this, the book makes space not just for sorrow and goodbyes, but for everything that makes parenting a baby lost so deeply personal and enduring.

From the earliest hopes during pregnancy to the memories you hold close years later.

The journal provides a comforting guide without ever dictating how you should feel or which memories matter most.

Plenty of room for your own personal keepsakes

Alongside its guided prompts and chapters, the book includes extra blank pages.

Here, you decide what you wish to preserve.

Consider adding:

• A personal letter to your baby

• Ultrasounds or cherished photographs

• Special moments and memories that don’t fit anywhere else

• Notes and cards from friends and family

• Thoughts and feelings you wish to revisit down the road

Some parents find comfort in writing pages of memories, while others prefer to add just a few quiet words or a photo.

Whatever you choose is completely right.

It is never about how many pages you complete, but about having a dedicated sanctuary where your baby and your story can live on.

A beautiful keepsake to treasure forever

Every detail in the design of this memory book was chosen with intention.

The luxurious, neutral-toned linen hardcover is finished with elegant gold foil lettering on the front, spine, and back.

Calm hues, minimalist design, and delicate hand-drawn illustrations give it an enduring, timeless aesthetic.

Inside, you will find 164 pages of heavy 120 gsm paper that is wonderful to write on and perfect for preserving personal memories.

The book comes in a convenient A5 size (14.8 × 21 cm) and features a matching ribbon bookmark.

With its subtle, gender-neutral aesthetic, it is suitable for any baby and every family.

A tender, tangible keepsake to hold close on a special shelf and open whenever your heart needs it.

A thoughtful and meaningful gift

When someone you care about experiences the loss of a baby, finding the right words can feel impossible.

You want to offer comfort, yet it can be hard to know what to say or give.

‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ can be a deeply comforting and meaningful gift for grieving parents.

Not because a book can take away their sorrow, but because it shows that their baby is seen, acknowledged, and that their story truly matters.

It is a gift that honors love, longing, and memory—without asking anything in return.

It is always thoughtful to honor where the parents are in their journey. Grief looks different for everyone, and not everyone is ready to write right away. Giving this book with the gentle understanding that they can use it whenever it feels right is the kindest way to share it.

Why we love this book at HUSKS

At HUSKS, we believe that every baby has a story that deserves to be honored.

What touches us so deeply about this book from Birth Lines is the tender, mindful way it opens up space where words often fail.

It honors the loss, but pays just as much tribute to the baby themselves.

To who your baby was, the love you hold, and the memories you carry forward forever.

The thoughtful prompts, the freedom to personalize, and the inclusion of the months and years that follow make this far more than an ordinary keepsake book.

It is a sacred home for your story, written exactly as you want to tell it.

A story that stays with you forever

Perhaps you wish you never had a reason to look for this book.

Yet if you have had to say goodbye to your baby, your story deserves a gentle, loving place to rest.

A place for precious memories and hard moments alike. For every word you still wish to say. For the love that existed from the very beginning and will always endure.

‘Nu jij hier niet meer bent’ by Birth Lines offers a quiet, beautiful space for your baby, your love, and your memories. Not to let go, but to carry them with you, always.