The first time you meet (or I guess I should say see) your baby is through an ultrasound. To me, that was when it felt real, like really real. There is a baby inside of you… REAL! Then they give you ultrasound photos along your way and you start to watch your baby grow apart from the obvious stomach growing process but you get the V.I.P look at this little baby you are bringing into this world.
However, we all know that some ultrasound photos fade which is horrible because we all want to keep that moment and make it last forever…correct? I am the same way. I had my son’s ultrasound photo up on my mirror for a long time (okay he is two right now so a year or so) until I noticed that my mom’s copy was starting to fade. How can I keep mine from fading? – I thought.
I never actually took the time to research it, I just did the first thing that came to my mind. Laminate it! but DO NOT laminate it with heat. It will destroy it (so I have been told). How can I laminate then? Let me show you.
How to Preserve Your Adorable Ultrasound Photos
Step 1
Mine says that it is reusable but it doesn’t work (in my opinion) I used it for something else and it ripped the backing and just didn’t work out to be reusable. Here is what we are going to be doing.
This is what the sheet looks like.
Step 2
I decided to cut mine in half because I am not using all of mine.
Step 3
Next, take your adorable ultrasound photo. You can cut it if you want. I did!
(Awww isn’t he cute!)
Step 4
And place it down on the non-sticky side. Make sure the image is facing down. I also added the date this was taken and how many weeks old he was on the back of the image.
Slide the image to the bottom of the sheet.
Step 5
Then smooth it out.
Step 6
Now slowly apply the sticky side onto the ultrasound picture. Remember this part can something get tricky, especially with those annoying air bubbles that can appear if you apply too fast. But I personally like to smooth the air bubbles out as I apply it until I get to the end.
Step 7
When done, cut around the ultrasound image, leaving space for the laminated sheets to touch. Also, I find that the edges can hurt you if you get scratched by them so curving the ends really help to prevent this from happening.
Final Thoughts
Of course, I always recommend that you scan and keep a set on your computer as well. Â You can even email it to yourself if you wanted to. You never know right, so it is always best to be one step ahead. As you can tell I like to be overly prepared than under (sometimes). I hope this helps. Let me know if you have alternative ways to preserve your adorable ultrasound photos!
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Great idea. I never knew there was a product like this.
Saw this on Merry Mondays
Thank you Audrey, I hope you get a chance to come back and look through more of my posts
Thank you for sharing this! Our daughter is 10 months old and I still haven't done anything with those photos. I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
I stopped by from One Project at a Time.
Your welcome Jessy. I miss the 10 month old stage. Babies grow too fast lol I am so happy I could help out 🙂
Great tip! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. Hope to see you again next week!
Thank you Ash, see you next week 🙂
Thank you for the tip! I have been wondering how to keep my ultrasound pictures safe! Your photos and tutorial are great!
I found your post at the Show and Tell Link Party.
Thank you so much Jane, I am so happy I could help 🙂
Wonderful solution for a lifetime keepsake.Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
Thank you Katherine 🙂
I wish I had done this with mine – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board
Thank you Amber 🙂 see you at the next party!
Thank you so much for sharing this with Awesome Things Tuesday last week! Come party with us again, we'd love to have you!
Your welcome 🙂 See you this week!
Well, isn't this a simple and fantastic idea! What a great way to preserve a treasure. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thank you Lorelai, I will surely check out your link party. I hope that you join my link party as well.
What a great idea! I would have never thought to do this! Thanks for linking up at Found & Foraged!
Thank you 😀
This is a great idea. It will last for a long time once it's sealed. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Thank you Sherry, see you next week!
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