Child Loss

"This is the happiest story in the world with the saddest ending," writes Elizabeth McCracken in her powerful, inspiring memoir. A prize-winning, successful novelist in her 30s, McCracken was happy to be an itinerant writer and self-proclaimed spinster. But suddenly she fell in love, got married, and two years ago was living in a remote part of France, working on her novel, and waiting for the birth of her first child. This book is about what happened next. In her ninth month of pregnancy, she learned that her baby boy had died. How do you deal with and recover from this kind of loss? Of course you don't—but you go on. And if you have ever experienced loss or love someone who has, the company of this remarkable book will help you go on.

This book is a simple book of love written for you, a grieving loss mom, from other loss moms who have also heard those life-altering, soul-shattering words, “I’m sorry there is no heartbeat” or “I’m sorry, your baby is gone.” In the pages of this book, we share letters of love from our hearts to yours with the hope that, maybe, in the darkest, loneliest hours of grief, you will find a little bit of comfort in the words of another mother who has been where you are now.Our deepest desire is for you to know that you are not alone. We are with you. Although we desperately wish we didn’t have a reason to, we lovingly welcome you to our community of sister-mothers of loss. Let us wrap you in love and be a light in the darkness of grief.

Dear Reader, When I found myself experiencing a motherhood that I never expected, one that I was terrified of living, I didn't know how I would carry on being 'normal'. I didn't know how much I would long for people to say my son Teddy's name, to not treat him like he didn't exist. Maybe you're in this boat too, or maybe you want to support someone who is? Whatever your reason, I hope our story goes a little way to help. Love, Elle What do you do when the unthinkable happens? Elle Wright had an admittedly easy pregnancy - her scans went well, she and her baby were healthy throughout, and in May 2016, she and her husband welcomed their son, Teddy, into the world. Just a few hours after giving birth, they woke to find a nurse holding a cold and unresponsive Teddy, who had stopped breathing during the night. The happiest day of Elle's life had turned into every parent's worst nightmare, and she had to let her beautiful baby boy go. Three days after delivering him into the world, Elle sat with Teddy in her arms as he took his last breaths, and tucked him in for the final time. Ask Me His Name is a moving account of Elle's pregnancy, Teddy's life, and what happens when a mother leaves a hospital with empty arms. In the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, but conversations about the heartbreakingly frequent issue of baby loss are few and far between. In this honest, beautifully written and hopeful exploration of mothering, Elle explores how she navigated a parenthood that no one had prepared her for.

Featured on Warner Brother's Studio's Emmy-nominated talk show, THE REALHave you or someone you know experienced the devastating loss of an infant or pregnancy? You are not alone. Always Within; Grieving the Loss of Your Infant is like having a caring and compassionate support group at your fingertips. It's a compilation of stories from people who have had to endure such a loss. Over twenty parents have dedicated their time and energy to recount the events of the moments before and after their losses to help guide and alleviate some of the pain and confusion often associated with an unexpected miscarriage and/or infant loss. Most parents who experience a loss of this nature have no idea what to do or where to turn. This book was featured on Warner Brother's Studio's Emmy-nominated talk show, THE REAL! Get this book now and let the healing process begin. You are not alone. Always Within; Grieving the Loss of Your Infant is a stepping stone towards healing. Each chapter An individual heartfelt story to help inspire and comfort those who have lost or know someone who has.Helpful advice from people who have been there, on how to cope with the devastating loss of a pregnancy or infant.Thoughts on what family and friends can do and say to help during such a difficult time.Ideas on how grieving parents can keep their child's memory alive through the years.A comforting poem, quote or bible verse. Melissa Eshleman lost her four-day-old infant son, Lucas on May 20, 2001. She is a member of several infant loss groups. Melissa worked together with other parents like herself, who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or infant loss to create this book of hope and healing.\>> Get This Book Today and Start to Heal <<infant loss, miscarriage, baby loss, sids, parents, death, grief, hope, healing Eshleman aims to assure readers that they are not alone & there is strength to be gained hearing from other people who have been in the same situation. Readers will also learn creative ways to keep their children's memory alive through the years and will also gain inspiration through comforting quotes, poems and Bible verses. "When I lost my baby, I did everything I could to find out how to deal with the intense emotions I was feeling, including reading everything I could get my hands on." said Eshleman. "In this book, I have worked with parents across the country, and their stories—including their triumphs and challenges—provide inspiration to us all." "Losing a pregnancy or infant is such a devastating experience for parents and their families, which is why I hope this book helps people who are going through the grieving process," Eshleman said. "Through the power of people who know what it's like to experience such a loss, this book is like having a compassionate and caring support group right at your fingertips. When I lost my son, I was like a lot of parents in that I had no idea where to turn or what to do. I felt alone in my grief. I felt alone in this great big world," said Eshleman. "It took me too long to find infant support groups, but in reading the stories of others I realized that I wasn't alone in my grief. Others had been there and realizing that, is what helped me the most. When Eshleman lost her infant son, Lucas, it took her over a year to find support. No one really talked about it. Not her doctor, not her family.

You. Your grief. No one knows exactly how you feel after your miscarriage, but this journal is designed to help you process some of the complex emotions that come in the days and weeks after you lose a baby. With 48 journaling prompts to get you writing, this book can help you sort your thoughts and feelings. Follow along with a blank notebook of your choice, and write as much or as little as you would like to each question. If you are not ready for a specific prompt, you can always skip it and come back later if it feels better. There are no rules here. Your experiences are valid and you are allowed to feel exactly as you do. This guided journal will help you to crystalize your experience with your miscarriage and hopefully help you process your feelings toward yourself, your baby, and the world around you.This is your story as you write it. There are 48 guiding prompts for you to write about your baby, your experience with miscarriage, how you and your partner have been coping, support you have received (or haven't) from those around you, and where you go from here. Use these prompts to help process things, at your own pace. This collection of prompts is not a replacement for therapy or support from family and friends, or comfort from whatever higher power you believe in. But it can hold your hand in your grief. It can take some of the weight of your burden as you write through your experiences. If you have experienced the loss of a baby, this collection can help support going through the pain of a miscarriage.