As I mentioned previously, the Assembly of Bishops was to consider our proposal of a miscarriage/stillbirth booklet for clergy when they met in mid-September. As it turns out, time was too short for it to make it to the agenda. This is disappointing, of course, but our subcommittee is considering publishing it independently. When I … Continue reading Some Updates
100 Hats for Common Care
I have a challenge for my readers: can we make and donate at least 100 hats to Common Care during the next two months? I sent off nine little hats in the mail today (shown in the photo) so that's a start! Michelle (the director of Common Care) is flat out of hats and needs … Continue reading 100 Hats for Common Care
Seeking Tiny Hats
For a few years I made and donated tiny hats to the Calvin's Hats ministry. They collected hats people made and sent them in batches to hospitals and other ministries, and mailed out individual hats to people who requested them. The hats ranged in size from absolutely tiny to that which would fit a small … Continue reading Seeking Tiny Hats
In defense of natural miscarriage
One thing I was sure of even the first time I miscarried: I did not want a D&C. Even before the doctor had definitively told us, "I'm sorry, there was no movement," I turned to Father and told him that no matter what, I did not want a D&C. I wanted to carry my baby … Continue reading In defense of natural miscarriage
Wee Hats for Wee Heads
21 little hats for Calvin's Hats. I wish I could knit them because they'd be softer and stretchier, but for the tiniest hats it doesn't matter - they're not designed to be worn. The egg is for scale.I really like this one.The tiniest one.Boys' hatsNon-gender specific hatsGirls' hatsA "just for fun" hat. (:Largest and smallest
Clothing babies 12 weeks and up
When my son Innocent was born (sized 12 weeks 5 days), I didn't try to dress him. I wrapped him in a bit of baby blue fleece. I didn't even handle him much because I was terrified I'd hurt him.When I was waiting for my son Andrew to be born (aged 13 weeks) I decided … Continue reading Clothing babies 12 weeks and up
Great resource, especially for medical professionals
This post written by Nurse Tammy is such an excellent one: "Miscarriage" and "Stillbirth" - why I hate those words. Here is a short excerpt:We need language to communicate ideas and concepts and sometimes I have to use those words just long enough to establish a rapport with a person – a newly bereaved parent, … Continue reading Great resource, especially for medical professionals
Facing Loss During the Holidays
Those of us who have lost children can dread the holidays (by which I really mean Christmas/Nativity). The focus seems to be so much on family togetherness and yet here we are with empty places. The temptation is to mourn (inappropriately) and feel self-pity. Granted, Christmas can be a difficult time. I myself buried a … Continue reading Facing Loss During the Holidays
1st trimester/early 2nd trimester prenatal loss set
I wanted to share the set I made for You are my Child. I've sent photos to the owner to see if it's ok before mailing it, but just felt like sharing it here. It was so therapeutic to work on because I thought of how much it would help another family to see their … Continue reading 1st trimester/early 2nd trimester prenatal loss set
Miscarriage Blanket Crochet Patterns
After a significant amount of work, I have written out (hopefully correctly) the patterns for five different miscarriage blankets with schematic drawings and photos. They can be found on the "Blanket Patterns" page. I hope this will be helpful to those who have emailed me over the last year and a half to ask for … Continue reading Miscarriage Blanket Crochet Patterns
Lost Innocents 