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reading recommendations?

yosemitemomyosemitemom member
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Hello,

Since Phoebe died, I've read 2 or 3 different babyloss/grief books. The most helpful (in my opinion) thus far has been "Empty Cradle, Broken Heart." Are there others that you'd recommend? I love to read and I find it is really helping me. I tend to bury my emotions, but I know that I need to face this head on and go through it (as exhausting and scary and terrible as it is).

On another note, if you're looking for a good read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exup?ry has actually been more helpful to me than some loss/grief books. It's such a sweet and wonderful book.

 Thank you.

I am a mother to two daughters. Our first is a lovely and vibrant three-year old. Our second, passed away during the sixth month of pregnancy (June 2012).
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  • ally2011ally2011 member

    I am so sorry for the loss of Phoebe.  I would recommend Grieving the Child I Never Knew, The One Year Book of Hope and Good Grief (by Westberg).

    Hugs,

    Jenn 

    We are so thankful that our second daughter, Lillian Elizabeth "Lily", was born healthy and happy on February 11, 2013.  We love her to pieces.  

    We lost our first daughter, Hannah Grace on May 4, 2011.  She was buried on May 14 during a beautiful service at my home church. We are grateful that if she could not be here with us, that she is healed and whole with the Lord. We look forward to the day when we will get to meet her. We love her so much.


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  • Bayberry12Bayberry12 member

    I have read "Empty Cradle, Broken Heat" too, and did find it helpful in giving me a better understanding about grief.  It also helped to know that everything I was feeling was normal and ok.  A nurse gave me "Empty Arms" it was a quick read, but a little "cold", maybe outdated.

    I used to work in a card shop and there was a sympathy card I loved, it had a quote from The Little Prince.  I always thought it was beautiful and would be perfect for someone who lost a young person.   

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    BFP #2 Aug. 2011 - My sleeping angel Stella, born April 21, 2012 
    BFP #3 Nov. 2012 - mmc Dec. 2012
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  • mollywobbles13mollywobbles13 member
    I loved Empty Cradle. You might also want to try An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken. I thought it was an excellent book!
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  • Bayberry12Bayberry12 member
    imagenola78:

    imageahaverkamp:
    I loved Empty Cradle. You might also want to try An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken. I thought it was an excellent book!

    Yes!  I found this book to be so helpful.  The author was able to put into words things I'd been feeling but were unable to describe.  It's a quick read -- both DH and I finished it in a day. 

    I have heard so many good things about this book, it's on my list. 

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

    BFP #1 Jan. 2011 - mmc Mar. 2011 
    BFP #2 Aug. 2011 - My sleeping angel Stella, born April 21, 2012 
    BFP #3 Nov. 2012 - mmc Dec. 2012
    BFP #4 April 2013 - mc May 2013
    BFP #5 Sept. 2013 - EDD 5.24.14
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  • mollywobbles13mollywobbles13 member
    imageBayberry12:
    imagenola78:

    imageahaverkamp:
    I loved Empty Cradle. You might also want to try An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken. I thought it was an excellent book!

    Yes!  I found this book to be so helpful.  The author was able to put into words things I'd been feeling but were unable to describe.  It's a quick read -- both DH and I finished it in a day. 

    I have heard so many good things about this book, it's on my list. 

     

    It really is a great book, and an easy read. I laughed and cried while reading it. I read a review from soneone on I believe Amazon and they said it was too out of order and seemed scatter brained. While reading the book I felt the same way in life so to me the "scatter brained" part was perfect for me. I hope that makes sense.

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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  • CaroleeCarolee member
    imageahaverkamp:
    imageBayberry12:
    imagenola78:

    imageahaverkamp:
    I loved Empty Cradle. You might also want to try An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken. I thought it was an excellent book!

    Yes!  I found this book to be so helpful.  The author was able to put into words things I'd been feeling but were unable to describe.  It's a quick read -- both DH and I finished it in a day. 

    I have heard so many good things about this book, it's on my list. 

     

    It really is a great book, and an easy read. I laughed and cried while reading it. I read a review from soneone on I believe Amazon and they said it was too out of order and seemed scatter brained. While reading the book I felt the same way in life so to me the "scatter brained" part was perfect for me. I hope that makes sense.

    I agree with all of this.  I really related to a lot of what was written in this book, and I really liked her writing style.

    Mom to Eliott Alexander, born sleeping at 37 weeks on 8/13/10. Most of us only dream of angels - I held one in my arms.
    BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
    BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
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    BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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  • yosemitemomyosemitemom member
    Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate the advice.
    I am a mother to two daughters. Our first is a lovely and vibrant three-year old. Our second, passed away during the sixth month of pregnancy (June 2012).
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