October is in three days. Just three. Can you believe that? Time really does fly.
It seems like craft blogs everywhere are posting in full swing about Fall and about Halloween. Believe me, I can’t wait to start posting about those things. First, though, I felt I needed to post about another very important thing in October.
October is miscarriage, stillborn, and infant loss awareness month.
This hits close to home because I suffered through a miscarriage of twins this past April. I know first hand the intense emotional pain that comes from losing a baby who was so badly wanted.
I brainstormed for weeks on end a way that we, as bloggers, could help those going through the pain of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Then, I came across http://greysonsgift.blogspot.com/
Here’s a little bit about what they’re looking for:
“I am looking for your help. Hospitals all across the country are in need of small, very small, baby blankets. In cases of fetal demise, babies are so tiny, even the smallest nursery blanket is much too big to wrap around their tiny bodies.
what they need:12″ x 12″ and 24″ x 24″ flannel receiving blankets, in small pink, baby blue, white, and yellow prints. Use your best judgement, we don’t want the prints of the blankets to detract from very small babies.The blankets also need to be double layered. “
Mail them to:
Meryntha Haro
1301 East Debbie Lane, Ste 102#
162Mansfield, Texas 76063
Isn’t that a great project? It’s amazing how such an easy project can make such a huge impact on mothers going through this.
If you are looking for other ways to help, please contact me at erika.senneff(at)gmail.com . I know many different women who could use your help (by a special email, a craft, anything) on the day that should have been their due dates.
I just finished blankets for this cause. I also had a miscarriage (in August) and this cause also really touched me. It is really tough and I hope you are doing okay.
I was looking for a Thanksgiving project (we do something of this nature on Thanksgiving between the bloating from turkey and they bloating from dessert), I think this will fit the bill. Thanks for posting it.
We are sorry for your loss. We are both Labor and Delivery. Micki is in charge of the Bereavement program at her hospital, and I was in charge at my last job. Hospitals are always looking for donations to help their programs. If anyone is looking for a project, call the Labor and Delivery department at a hospital near you and ask them what they might need.
You should also check out A Small Victory: http://www.asmallvictory.org/ my friend started this company after she gave birth to a stillborn daughter.
I had a miscarriage in December and another in April so I completely understand. I’m going to post the blanket stuff on my website too.
I just lost my baby over the weekend and I happened to stumble across this post. This maybe the thing I need to do to ease the pain.