This memorial website was created in the memory of our precious Angel, Jacob Douglas Carr.  Sadly, Jacob was stillborn on 12/31/06 @ 22 weeks.

Jacob was due to enter this world on May 7, 2007.  God decided to make him an Angel on December 31, 2006. He was born at 11:53am, weighed 14.1 ounces and was 11 in. long.  A child conceived in love, Jacob passed through this world all too soon, to make his home with Jesus.
Jacob has made a lasting impression on so many people, many who never had the opportunity to meet him.

**It was the greatest August day when Mommy & Daddy found out we were expecting. I was so excited I began to cry. I waited a few days, made my first appt, and knew everything would be perfect. Our family would soon be complete. I had my first ultrasound done, and it was amzing to see you already forming in my belly. Still, everything was great. Around 12 weeks we heard your heartbeat for the first time, and at each appt thereafter, never a problem.. Then mid-december our roller coaster ride began. Mommy, daddy, Colin, mom-mom, all went for my 2nd tri-mester ultrasound. We were so excited to find out that we were having a baby boy.. At this point we thought everything was still fine, then mommy got the results...There were abnormalities on the ultrasound. Enough to make the Dr send us to a maternal-fetal medicine Dr. I got the results on a friday, and i must say it seemed like the longest weekend of my life. We saw the specialist on Monday, and had a level 2 U/S. It confirmed the original abnormalities. We were then told the need for me to get an amniocentesis. Thankfully, they were able to do it that afternoon. Dr.Shah told us given the abnormalilies which were seen, he believed you could have Trisomy 18, which is extremely fatal. We were devastated. We sat in the room and cried. How could this be?? Everything seemed great. It took 10 long days for us to get the preliminary results from the amnio.. All tests were negative. This was the best news we recieved in a long time, and we got them December 22, 2006. We just knew that everything would be fine now..We were not worried about the abnormalities, they are minor things. We would love you no matter, and would do whatever possible to give you a wonderful life. On December 30 things once again took a turn for the worse. I was out with mom-mom and Colin all day, shopping, and buying some maternity clothes. I kept putting my hand on my belly, and I wasn't feeling you moving like usual.  I though it was just me. I thought this before, and had an u/s to confirm that you were in fact moving around i was just not feeling it. I thought that was happening again. I called Daddy at work and told him I was going to drive myself to the hospital to put my mind at ease. I was sure i would have a wait so i told him to meet me after work. Little did i know they would take me right up to L&D. When i went into the bathroom to get changed, Uncle Ron came in. Mom-mom didn't want me to be alone, so she called him, and he flew right up to be with me.. Thank God he was there. The nurse came in and put the monitor on to hear you heartbeat...No sound..Then she says, "well it is a little early, so let me get the u/s machine." I work in healthcare, and i'm not stupid. I know she should've heard the heartbeat.. I was still trying to convince myself that it would be okay.. She came in with the machine, and had the screen where we could watch it.. No movement, and the nurse didnt say a word...She went out and came back in with a Dr, who put the u/s on me.. after a few minutes, she sat on the side of the bed, and said the words to me that i will never forget..."I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but your babies heart stopped beating." She just hugged me... I dont remember her name, or much else that happened after that. It was all a blur. Dr. Dilks (my ob), came to see me, and give me my options. I chose to be induced.. I delivered you the next day..12~31~06.. That is the day our lives changed forever. We never thought we would have to plan our childs burial. I wish it on noone. The next couple months after that were the worse months of my life... I Love You Jacob, and Miss you soo much. I Will Have You in My Arms Again..
 
He will be forever loved and remembered by his parents- Douglas & Shalyn Carr, Brothers- Colin & Tyler, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and friends!

Jacob is now playing in his Heavenly home, with his great-grandparents Ed & Mary Ecker, as well as other family members who have sadly passed!

A private service, consisting of immediate family and closest friends, was held on January 4, 2007 at Eglington Cemetery in Swedesboro, NJ. Sincere words of comfort and hope were shared by Rev. Mark Mahserjian-Smith, as well as a few poems shared by his wife, and Jacob's great Aunt, Susan Mahserjian-Smith.

In 2007 we formed Team Jacob Angel to help raise money for the March of Dimes, now known as March for Babies.  In 2007 we raised $2700, and raised the same in 2008. We were the #1 family team for Salem County both years, thanks to all of our supporters!!! We are looking forward to our next walk on April 26, 2009..To support our team visit our webpage @:

www.marchforbabies.org/620437

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