Olivia of May: October 2007

Have you recently lost a baby?

The first person you should contact is your local SHARE representative - even if, and especially if, you have not had your baby yet. She will talk to you about what to expect, come to the hospital with you if you'd like, dress your baby in special premature-sized clothes if applicable, let you know of support group meetings and activities if you wish, and give you an over all huge helping hand. To find your local SHARE representative click here to visit The National SHARE Office's website, or call 1-800-821-6819. Also, I am here to help. I would love to talk with you. Contact me here. From there we can exchange phone numbers if you wish. Please don't go through this alone. So many people want to help.

How To Be Removed From Baby Product Mailing Lists

A letter to the following address will stop about 75% of baby related mail during the first year after a baby's death: Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008. Parents who wish to have their names removed from baby product lists should write to: Direct Marketing Association, Mail Reference Service, 6 East 43rd Street, NYC, NY 10017. To remove your name from the Gerber Baby Products mailing list write to : Gerber Products, 445 State Street, Fremont, MI 48413 or call (616) 928-2000.

Other Helpful Books

"Coping With Miscarriage" by Mimi Luebbermann
"Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Tubal Pregnancy" by Pam Vredevelt
"Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby" by Deborah L. Davis, PhD
"Grieving the Child I Never Knew" by Kathe Wunneberg
"I Can't Find a Heartbeat" by Melissa Sexson Hanson
"I’ll Hold You In Heaven Remembrance Book" by Debbie Heydrick
"Letters to Gabriel" by Karen Garver Santorum
"Miscarriage: What Every Women Needs To Know-A Positive New Approach" by Professor Lesley Regan
"Miscarriage: Women Sharing From The Heart" by Marie Allen, PhD & Shelly Marks, MS
"Pregnancy After a Loss - A Guide to Pregnancy after a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death" by Carol Cirulli Lanham
"Trying Again" by Ann Douglas

31 October 2007

Our Little Pu'kin

Our little pu'kin would have been a little pumpkin for Halloween, if we could have gotten her to wear this thing.

It's always been my favorite baby costume.

30 October 2007

I'll Be There

25 October 2007

Guardian Angel

I want to share part of an email from a friend:

"Livy is a precious guardian angel. She must have had a much higher calling that simply could not wait. Maybe she's sitting with some Iraqi children, or perhaps some from Africa who will lose their lives as a result of the terrible struggles going on there. Whatever it is, as much as you want her here, be proud of your baby girl."

I never thought of her that way. What a beautiful idea.

23 October 2007

Some People

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for a little while,
leave footprints on our hearts,
and we are never, ever the same.

-Author Unknown

18 October 2007

October

15 October 2007

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rembrance Day

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rembrance Day.

Please visit the official Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Website. Thank you.

13 October 2007

A Walk to Remember

Our local chapter of SHARE is sponsoring a Walk to Remember on Saturday, October13th. Unfortunately, that is the day we fly to my hometown for a week's visit, so we will not be able to attend. To find a Walk to Remember in your area visit www.nationalshareoffice.com.

11 October 2007

No One Knows

Everyone knows it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but no one knows it Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It's a very worthy cause too that also deserves funds for research for a cure/prevention.