My best friend lost her baby. She was due in a couple weeks. I’m heartbroken for her.
Does anyone have any advice on what I could do or get for her? I can’t even physically be there for her because of covid.
I’m going to reblog this because I have a lot of mutuals who have the same experience and maybe have something to add.
I am so sorry for your friend. And for you. While the grief is way different and obviously less than what she’s going through, it’s incredibly difficult to see someone you love experience this.
My friend’s purchased a set of trees to be planted in Liam’s name through the Arbor Day foundation. It was a really beautiful and touching gift. Gift cards for food places are always helpful. We sent straight cash to Bill’s brother through Zelle when their daughter passed away so they could order food or order groceries whatever they needed to free their time up so they had the space to cope and grieve without other stresses.
And I hope this doesn’t come off as harsh, but the best thing right now is give her space from your newborn. By no means am I saying your friend doesn’t love you or Tessa, but I can tell you it might be incredibly difficult for your friend to be around her (impossible due to covid anyways), see pictures, or even talk about Tessa. It’s just a reminder of what shes lot. Gently remind her that you are there for her and keep checking in on her and follow her cues. What a terrible thing to happen.
