Intro

Noethola

Im not really sure how to write this intro.

This last weekend we lost our sweet baby girl Elsie at 35w5d on Dec 8th. I got many recommendations to come over and join the loss community from many encouraging mammas. I thank those who encouraged me to come here.

We are surrounded and blessed by friends and family. So many of us are greiving, as we have not had to experience this before.

Im not really sure what to ask or anything, but I would like to make a ticker, as many of you have, so I will be checking out the Loss Blog.

jbranden12

*ticker warning*

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Elsie. My husband and I lost our first daughter Patricia at 31 weeks in March of this year and this board was such a source of support for me. Hopefully the information on the Loss Blog will be of some help and comfort to you. We are here for you whenever you need us, post as often or as little as you like. I am so sorry to welcome you.

lolee465

I'm so sorry for your loss of Elsie. ((hugs)) This board has been a great source of comfort for me, and has helped me to know that I'm not alone. Be easy on yourself, we're here for you.

lilypie.com has memorial tickers.

starburst0928

So sorry for your loss of your baby girl. I'm so glad you found this board. Know you are never alone and we're here to help you through any struggles that come your way.

thecuddleeffect

I'm so sorry you have to be here and for the loss of your beautiful baby girl. Big ((hugs)) for you.

meli1025

I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl, Elsie.  I wish you didn't have to be here, but am glad you found this board.  You will find so much help and support here.  Big ((hugs)) to you.

OSUWifey09

I am so, so sorry for the lost of your baby girl. I lost my son, Devon, at 34 weeks back in August, and this board has been such a huge source of comfort and strength for me. I hate that you're here but glad you found us. We are here for you if you need anything. *hugs*

calibride2005

Im so sorry for your loss ((hugs)) this is the right board to come to.  We are all in the same boat and can comfort eachother.

cannolioh

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Elsie. I hope you find the support here you need.

dandywarhol

I'm so sorry about the loss of your little Elsie. I love her name (we had considered that for our daughter). Be gentle with yourself. The grief process is akin to a roller coaster ride.  {{hugs}}

AmyG2b

I'm glad you made your way over here. Please let us low if you are searching out some grief resources. One of the best things that someone ever said to me was grieving is actually a skill. We have amazing friends and family, but therapy and books were invaluable in our experience. 

HullGut

I am so sorry for you loss. I lost my son at 40 weeks 3 days back on November 9th, I am just starting to feel like I can breath again. I will be praying for you, your family and you sweet baby Elsie. This is such a tough time of year for something like this to happen because the holiday joy is not there. I will be thinking of you and please feel free to PM if you need anything or want to talk. 

 

Kelly 

ally2011

Hi, I am so glad you followed our recommendations to come here.  This is a very dark time, and it makes a world of difference to have others who really do understand, have been there, and will walk with you through this.  I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Elsie.  Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a child, nothing.  It still seems surreal to me and it has been over 18 months.  And I miss my daughter everyday.  The deep darkness and despair won't last forever, even though right now I know it feels that it will.  But you will be forever changed.  

I don't remember if I already recommended books, but if not, I would recommend Grieving the Child I Never Knew, The One Year Book of Hope, Empty Cradle Broken Heart and Good Grief by Westberg.

I would also encourage you to visit a grief counselor (some Hospice offices offer this for free to anyone in the community following a loss) or support group.  Even if you think you don't need to.  It took me nearly 9 months to go, and in hindsight, I should have gone much sooner, but I could not see that. 

We are all here for you.  This is a long road, but you are not alone. 

Hugs,
Jenn