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Recommendation for parents suffering from infant loss
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:41 pm
Couple we know lost their baby a week after birth and my girlfriend and I would like to do something for them. We have just had a healthy baby boy so I'm concerned about how to go about this properly considering our situation.
Looking for any decent recommendations from the OT.
Looking for any decent recommendations from the OT.
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Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:42 pm to redstick13
There is nothing you can possibly do to console them.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:43 pm to redstick13
yeah that's a tough one...
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:43 pm to redstick13
I would probably just give them space. My wife is due in 4 weeks, and I have no idea how we'd begin to try to handle that. Sorry for your friends' loss, and also congrats on your baby boy.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:44 pm to redstick13
Man that is terrible. I wouldn't know how to go about it either. I had a friend and his wife have a miscarriage right after we had a healthy baby. We kind of just kept our distance (not that hard with a newborn)
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:44 pm to mpar98
We were thinking a simple visit and bring over some food for them. I really don't know what else to do.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:45 pm to redstick13
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a week after birth and my girlfriend and I would like to do something for them. We have just had a healthy baby boy
don't do nuffin
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:45 pm to redstick13
That's a hard one dude. Something that is important for you and your wife is to enjoy your new baby and not feel guilty. This can be a bad time for everyone involved. Encourage them and support them is about all you can do.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:46 pm to redstick13
The husband/dad will most likely focus on his wife . That's what I did I hid my grief by being supportive and the perfect husband, don't let your friend make that mistake
you cannot escape the grief of losing a child
you cannot escape the grief of losing a child
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:46 pm to redstick13
Maybe ask your pediatrician for advice
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:46 pm to redstick13
Is this a troll?
fricking worst situation ever
fricking worst situation ever
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:47 pm to LNCHBOX
It's actually their second loss in 5 years and I just feel they could use some small support. The poor husband is just devastaed.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:47 pm to redstick13
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We were thinking a simple visit and bring over some food for them. I really don't know what else to do.
Do this without your child, and be prepared to just leave. If they want to talk they will. Don't be upset if they don't want to talk though.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:47 pm to redstick13
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It's actually their second loss in 5 years and I just feel they could use some small support. The poor husband is just devastaed
Goddamn.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:48 pm to OWLFAN86
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That's what I did I hid my grief by being supportive and the perfect husband,
Damn Owl, I had no idea you lost a child. Im sorry man
I cant even imagine...
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:48 pm to redstick13
It never goes away Recognize that the pain will always be there, and be understanding when they're still talking about it in a year, five years, ten years.
My great aunt and uncle lost a baby in infancy. In their eighties, they still talked about him, and visited the cemetery regularly.
My great aunt and uncle lost a baby in infancy. In their eighties, they still talked about him, and visited the cemetery regularly.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:48 pm to redstick13
I lost a sibling. My mom has a book that helped her in the grieving process and she sends it to people who have also lost a child. Maybe something like that
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:49 pm to redstick13
If they are anywhere in the acadiana area, have them call or go to Healing House in Lafayette. Non profit group that specializes in helping families who've lost a parent or sibling cope.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:49 pm to redstick13
Flowers and your heartfelt care. My folks had a similar situation happen to them with my sister and they were almost overwhelmed with positive support.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:50 pm to OWLFAN86
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The husband/dad will most likely focus on his wife . That's what I did I hid my grief by being supportive and the perfect husband, don't let your friend make that mistake
Wow I did the exact same thing. Came down like a ton of bricks 5 years later
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