Songs for Eleanor

By Martha Rose

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Songs For Eleanor

Project 2019-12-09 17:35:12 +1300

Hi there! My name is Martha and I am a teacher/stay at home Mum from Invercargill.

Eleanor Mae - 19 August 2019

My daughter Eleanor was sadly stillborn in August 2019 at 33 weeks. It was an unexpected and devastating experience for me, my husband Callum, our daughters Greta and Violet, and our families. Eleanor was almost six pounds and had lovely dark hair. She was perfect.

Honouring her memory

I have spent a lot of time thinking of ways in which to keep Eleanor present in our lives. Since I love to sing and have found music a helpful way to express my grief, I have decided to record an album of songs in Eleanor's memory.

Grief journey

Planning and recording the album will be an outlet for my grief and something positive to focus on as I continue to navigate life without my beautiful daughter. Creating this album will also provide me the opportunity to raise awareness around stillbirths and to assist those affected by them in my community. 

BIB Charitable Trust

All profits made from album sales will be donated to a charity in Southland called the BIB Charitable Trust. BIB provide care packages to families who have experienced infant loss. These baskets are full of special mementos and treats, and provide comfort in a time of great grief.

Breakdown of costs

I have calculated that it will cost me around $4,000 to record an album of 12 songs. This amount will cover:

  • The Sound Engineer fee
  • Royalties
  • Album cover design
  • Producing the CDs
  • Postage

The album

The 'Songs for Eleanor' album will be a mixture of songs that remind me of Eleanor, songs that speak to my experience of child loss, and a few of my old favourites. There will also be some special guest artists :)

Any amount you can pledge would be greatly appreciated, but if you click the 'reward' tab and pledge $30 you will receive a copy of the album once it is complete. Thank you for your support!

Martha x

Comments

Updates 1

Songbird snippet

25/01/2020 at 11:01 PM

Hi everyone. I am really close to meeting my pledgeme goal! Here is a short clip of me singing "Songbird" - it will be the first track on the album. This song is very special to me as it is the song I sung to Eleanor as I said goodbye to her. If you haven't pledged yet, hopefully this snippet convinces you to do so. x

    Pledgers 108

    Bridget West
    17/12/2019 at 9:06pm

    "Sending all our love xxx"

    Eve McSoriley
    17/12/2019 at 9:03pm

    "Beautiful Eleanor x I’m so glad I got to hold you. Arohanui from Aunty Evie 💛"

    Emma Hunter
    17/12/2019 at 8:59pm

    "Beautiful idea Marth, thinking of you all xx"

    Natalie Jarvis
    17/12/2019 at 8:50pm

    "You have a very talented mama, Eleanor!"

    Michelle Shaw
    17/12/2019 at 8:42pm

    "Perfect way to honour your beautiful little Eleanor 💛"

    Anonymous pledger
    17/12/2019 at 8:21pm
    Ainslie Smith-Bruce
    17/12/2019 at 8:19pm

    "So honoured to support you as you support others yet to experience the pain and grief of losing a child."

    Carla
    17/12/2019 at 8:18pm

    "Love Carla and Jade x "

    Hayley McIlwrick
    17/12/2019 at 8:08pm

    "Thinking of You Cal, Greta, Violet & Eleanor always Martha - Hayley & Jo"

    Diana Mockford
    17/12/2019 at 7:52pm

    "A truly heartfelt way to be able to remember your beautiful little girl. We hope that the songs will bring you a sense of overwhelming love as you sing them x"

    Anonymous pledger
    17/12/2019 at 7:48pm
    Jo Osborne
    17/12/2019 at 7:16pm

    "Beautiful idea 💛"

    Tracy Freeman
    17/12/2019 at 7:13pm
    Anonymous pledger
    17/12/2019 at 6:36pm
    Brooke
    17/12/2019 at 6:23pm
    Jamie Reidie
    16/12/2019 at 3:04pm
    Tyler Langford
    15/12/2019 at 2:09pm
    Anonymous pledger
    15/12/2019 at 1:06am
    Emma Jones
    14/12/2019 at 12:27pm
    Aaron Higham
    13/12/2019 at 10:47pm
    Karen Telfer
    13/12/2019 at 1:03pm
    Ellen Chisholm
    13/12/2019 at 10:51am

    "This is such a beautiful thing to do Martha, so healing for you. Gosh, Eleanor is so lucky to have such a loving, gorgeous family honour her memory in this way. Many children who live full lives never experience this much love in their lifetime. How fortunate she was to be born into a family like yours. You're an inspiration. Love you. xx"

    Alice Hildebrand
    13/12/2019 at 10:02am

    "I love your voice and I know you will choose amazing songs. Cannot wait to hear them. "

    Sian
    13/12/2019 at 7:55am
    Kirsty Bell
    12/12/2019 at 11:10pm
    Kelly Watt
    12/12/2019 at 10:45pm

    "This is a wonderful thing to do Martha xxxxx"

    Aaron Miller
    12/12/2019 at 9:51pm
    Holly
    12/12/2019 at 9:01pm

    "Beautiful and lovely idea xx "

    Kirsty Adam
    12/12/2019 at 8:35pm
    Tammie Dunstan
    12/12/2019 at 7:13pm

    "Lovely idea "

    Followers 1

    Followers of Songs for Eleanor

    Songs For Eleanor

    Project 2019-12-09 17:35:12 +1300

    Hi there! My name is Martha and I am a teacher/stay at home Mum from Invercargill.

    Eleanor Mae - 19 August 2019

    My daughter Eleanor was sadly stillborn in August 2019 at 33 weeks. It was an unexpected and devastating experience for me, my husband Callum, our daughters Greta and Violet, and our families. Eleanor was almost six pounds and had lovely dark hair. She was perfect.

    Honouring her memory

    I have spent a lot of time thinking of ways in which to keep Eleanor present in our lives. Since I love to sing and have found music a helpful way to express my grief, I have decided to record an album of songs in Eleanor's memory.

    Grief journey

    Planning and recording the album will be an outlet for my grief and something positive to focus on as I continue to navigate life without my beautiful daughter. Creating this album will also provide me the opportunity to raise awareness around stillbirths and to assist those affected by them in my community. 

    BIB Charitable Trust

    All profits made from album sales will be donated to a charity in Southland called the BIB Charitable Trust. BIB provide care packages to families who have experienced infant loss. These baskets are full of special mementos and treats, and provide comfort in a time of great grief.

    Breakdown of costs

    I have calculated that it will cost me around $4,000 to record an album of 12 songs. This amount will cover:

    • The Sound Engineer fee
    • Royalties
    • Album cover design
    • Producing the CDs
    • Postage

    The album

    The 'Songs for Eleanor' album will be a mixture of songs that remind me of Eleanor, songs that speak to my experience of child loss, and a few of my old favourites. There will also be some special guest artists :)

    Any amount you can pledge would be greatly appreciated, but if you click the 'reward' tab and pledge $30 you will receive a copy of the album once it is complete. Thank you for your support!

    Martha x

    Comments

    Songbird snippet

    25/01/2020 at 11:01 PM

    Hi everyone. I am really close to meeting my pledgeme goal! Here is a short clip of me singing "Songbird" - it will be the first track on the album. This song is very special to me as it is the song I sung to Eleanor as I said goodbye to her. If you haven't pledged yet, hopefully this snippet convinces you to do so. x

      Bridget West
      17/12/2019 at 9:06pm

      "Sending all our love xxx"

      Eve McSoriley
      17/12/2019 at 9:03pm

      "Beautiful Eleanor x I’m so glad I got to hold you. Arohanui from Aunty Evie 💛"

      Emma Hunter
      17/12/2019 at 8:59pm

      "Beautiful idea Marth, thinking of you all xx"

      Natalie Jarvis
      17/12/2019 at 8:50pm

      "You have a very talented mama, Eleanor!"

      Michelle Shaw
      17/12/2019 at 8:42pm

      "Perfect way to honour your beautiful little Eleanor 💛"

      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2019 at 8:21pm
      Ainslie Smith-Bruce
      17/12/2019 at 8:19pm

      "So honoured to support you as you support others yet to experience the pain and grief of losing a child."

      Carla
      17/12/2019 at 8:18pm

      "Love Carla and Jade x "

      Hayley McIlwrick
      17/12/2019 at 8:08pm

      "Thinking of You Cal, Greta, Violet & Eleanor always Martha - Hayley & Jo"

      Diana Mockford
      17/12/2019 at 7:52pm

      "A truly heartfelt way to be able to remember your beautiful little girl. We hope that the songs will bring you a sense of overwhelming love as you sing them x"

      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2019 at 7:48pm
      Jo Osborne
      17/12/2019 at 7:16pm

      "Beautiful idea 💛"

      Tracy Freeman
      17/12/2019 at 7:13pm
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2019 at 6:36pm
      Brooke
      17/12/2019 at 6:23pm
      Jamie Reidie
      16/12/2019 at 3:04pm
      Tyler Langford
      15/12/2019 at 2:09pm
      Anonymous pledger
      15/12/2019 at 1:06am
      Emma Jones
      14/12/2019 at 12:27pm
      Aaron Higham
      13/12/2019 at 10:47pm
      Karen Telfer
      13/12/2019 at 1:03pm
      Ellen Chisholm
      13/12/2019 at 10:51am

      "This is such a beautiful thing to do Martha, so healing for you. Gosh, Eleanor is so lucky to have such a loving, gorgeous family honour her memory in this way. Many children who live full lives never experience this much love in their lifetime. How fortunate she was to be born into a family like yours. You're an inspiration. Love you. xx"

      Alice Hildebrand
      13/12/2019 at 10:02am

      "I love your voice and I know you will choose amazing songs. Cannot wait to hear them. "

      Sian
      13/12/2019 at 7:55am
      Kirsty Bell
      12/12/2019 at 11:10pm
      Kelly Watt
      12/12/2019 at 10:45pm

      "This is a wonderful thing to do Martha xxxxx"

      Aaron Miller
      12/12/2019 at 9:51pm
      Holly
      12/12/2019 at 9:01pm

      "Beautiful and lovely idea xx "

      Kirsty Adam
      12/12/2019 at 8:35pm
      Tammie Dunstan
      12/12/2019 at 7:13pm

      "Lovely idea "

      Followers of Songs for Eleanor

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 25/02/2020 at 9:00 PM.
      A Copy Of The Album ‘Songs For Eleanor’ On CD