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Seeking Advice: Mama Who Lost Baby
Asked by T.P. from Minneapolis
on January 16, 2009
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Hi mamas,
My coworker has a close friend whose baby passed away (cause unknown, possibly SIDS) this week at about 3 months old. My coworker asked me for advice on ho...
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- Hi - Please tell your friend to be the exact same supporting friend she has always been. Losing anyone is hard, but if your friend tries to behave in any way other tha...
- T., See if you can find a middle man - relative or even your boss and find out what the family is ready for. Do they want meals, calls or visits? If they just wan...
- The best thing your friend can do is support your co-workers need to grieve and be there for her if she can. Many people like to say things like, "It was for the best"...
Family Loss
Asked by E.S. from Austin
on December 4, 2007
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Its been 12 years since I had a child. He was born and died within 2 days. Ever since this happened to me Christmas has been very diffcult. Now my daughter is growing ...
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- I am sorry for your loss first and for most. Please take your husbands help when you feel you need him, let him help you. He said he wanted to, don't hide it from him,...
- Veni, I know the feeling of your loss but in order to be able to move forward to the happiness that is waiting for you, you have to let go of the past. I'm not su...
- Grief tends to stay with you and actually can grow and get worse if it is not dealt with. Would you consider seeking out grief counseling, either through your church ...
Seeking Help Dealing with the Loss of My Child
Asked by S.F. from Canton
on December 13, 2008
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I lost my daughter when she was 4 days old due to a disease in her intestines called necrotizing enterocolitis and I was just curious if anyone had any advice as to wh...
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- I too lost a child and felt that the hospital did a wonderful job helping me and my husband deal with that loss. It did take awhile to get back to some sense of normal...
- Hi S. - I am sorry to hear of your loss. If you are in the Dayton, OH area - Children's Hospital has a good grief program. I went there when I lost 2 to miscarriages...
- I am so sorry for your loss!! My husband and I have a daughter, Kaylyn, born November 11, '06. I can't imagine what you are experiencing. We went through a hard time w...
How to Console Someone Who Lost a Child
Asked by A.V. from Beaumont
on October 23, 2006
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My friend just lost her 2 month old baby boy yesterday. She put him down for a nap and when she went in there to wake him up to breast feed him he had already passed ...
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- I would call her, or leave her a message on her machine, and just simply say that you wanted her to know you are there for her should she need ANYTHING. At the funeral...
- I can't think about how I would handle that situation. My mind just won't let me go there. However; my boss lost her son to sids and has created a website on how to ha...
- Hi, A., I am new to this site. But I am not new to losing a child. I lost my daughter in April of 2005. So I know the lost your friend is feeling. The best thing to d...
One Twin Stillborn --- Seeking Support
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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Greetings, Everyone -
Since the birth of my daughter, I am finding a lot of wonderful advice and support on these boards so I'm hoping that some of you can assist m...
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- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby boy. I can't imagine the pain that you must be feeling. I hope you find the support that you need to get through this...
- Hi. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I applaud you for seeking help. I, too, have lost a son. Matter of fact, he would have been six years old next week. Hi...
- B., Tow out of my Four pregnancies were twins I lost the first twin at 8 weeks. I lost the second twin at 21 weeks. I completely understand how you feel and you can...
We Lost Our Oldest Son 5 Months Ago in a Hunting Accident.....
Asked by J.C. from Duluth
on May 7, 2008
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Mothers day is going to be bittersweet for me. I lost my 18 year old in a hunting accident last December. What kinds of things can I do to help my kids from being sad ...
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- Your feelings and the feelings of your husband and your children are all you need consider on the anniversary of your son's tragic death. Let your relatives know far ...
- Dear J., I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. For it to be so short ago, obviously will make things hard for you on all of these first holidays with...
- I'm so sorry for your loss and I can't imagine what you're going through. I have a deep respect for mothers who suffer a loss of a child, as you are getting up out of...
Does Anyone Know How to Help a Friend That Has Lost Her Son
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on December 21, 2006
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This maybe a little depressing for some to read so I will start off by saying I am sorry if this upsets anyone. My best friend and I had our first kid which in 3 month...
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- Hello C., I am so sorry to hear about your friend's son. I know that it can be very difficult, but we always have to remember that everything happens for a reason....
- C., Gosh, that's rough. Part of me thinks that time, comfort, and support may be the best right now, and if she believes in God or a higher power, so to speak, that...
- Hi, C.: We lost our first son three days after he was born. I would suggest giving her a card with a simple message like "I am thinking of you and please know I am...
Grieving a Child
Asked by T.F. from New York
on April 28, 2008
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My girlfriend just lost her son of 5 months. This May will be her 1st Mother's Day as a mother, but without her only child. She was and is a great mother. Do I acknowl...
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- Sorry about your friend's loss. She's blessed to have a wonderful friend like you by her side. Wishing you both strength, hope, and peace.
- I would do something to celebrate her as a person and not so much her as a mother. If she needs to talk about it, she will. Take her out to lunch and maybe go get yo...
- I'm sorry for your friend's loss... I know this might be hard for you too, as you are her friend... If I were you, I would do what I know heart tells me.. which is.....
Diabetes
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Hi guys
i am new in here. And since i see we all share a little bit of info , well .
I am a 2 year old and i would be a mom by now but my two babies are gone. My fi...
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- I am sorry for your losses, My sister has lost two children also. Have you tried Byetta, and I hope you get the awnsers you are looking for.
- D., are you type 2 or was it childhood diabetes? I have type 2 and have diet-controlled it for 7 years now. I watch every bite I take and it's not always easy, but I h...
- Bless your heart! www.mercola.com has some great information on controlling diabetes. It's free :)
