Miscarriage in Sarah Palin's Book
I had pre-ordered my copy of "Going Rogue" about one month ago, and it came in the mail yesterday.
I liked Sarah Palin a lot before, but I am finding myselfappreciating her even more after reading her book. I greatly admire her love for life, her huge love for America, her inspirational words, and the fact that she is so REAL.
This book is really long (413 pages) so I have a long way to go- I'm still in the first chapter.
One thing that stood out to me yesterday as I was reading, was on pages 54-55 of the book, Sarah describes her experience with miscarriage. (It happened after Track was born and before Bristol was born.)
Sarah's experience mirrored my own miscarriage experience (and the experiences of many other women i've talked to over the years) in many ways. She described how she had desired another baby so much... the excitement of knowing she had conceived again....and the bonding that she and her husband, Todd, had experienced with the baby during her early pregnancy.
She mentioned that on the way to her monthly exam, Todd had left a love note for her that said, "I love you, Tad" (Tad was the name they had given their unborn baby).
She described the moment when during the ultrasound, the doctor heard no heartbeat and said bluntly, "There's nothing alive in there", and then told her the different ways she could get rid of "it".
Sarah wrote about this, "It was my first taste of close personal tragedy, the kind that rocks are latively untested faith.....A miscarriage is often dismissed as something a woman needs to shake off quickly, but it's impossible to explain the devastation and loss unless you've experienced it."
I liked Sarah Palin a lot before, but I am finding myselfappreciating her even more after reading her book. I greatly admire her love for life, her huge love for America, her inspirational words, and the fact that she is so REAL.
This book is really long (413 pages) so I have a long way to go- I'm still in the first chapter.
One thing that stood out to me yesterday as I was reading, was on pages 54-55 of the book, Sarah describes her experience with miscarriage. (It happened after Track was born and before Bristol was born.)
Sarah's experience mirrored my own miscarriage experience (and the experiences of many other women i've talked to over the years) in many ways. She described how she had desired another baby so much... the excitement of knowing she had conceived again....and the bonding that she and her husband, Todd, had experienced with the baby during her early pregnancy.
She mentioned that on the way to her monthly exam, Todd had left a love note for her that said, "I love you, Tad" (Tad was the name they had given their unborn baby).
She described the moment when during the ultrasound, the doctor heard no heartbeat and said bluntly, "There's nothing alive in there", and then told her the different ways she could get rid of "it".
Sarah wrote about this, "It was my first taste of close personal tragedy, the kind that rocks are latively untested faith.....A miscarriage is often dismissed as something a woman needs to shake off quickly, but it's impossible to explain the devastation and loss unless you've experienced it."
Your thoughtful attention to detail is so wonderful! I'm sure your sister will especially appreciate the fabulous shower you are throwing. ;0)
Tera, Mama to the Wolf Pack - Devin Charles, Drew Lewis, Odette Elizabeth, Olivia Grace, Onnalee Devon, Dylan James and baby-on-the-way (either Derek Paul or Ondrea Brook)
Tera, thanks! By the way, I love the name Ondrea...what a very cool name.
I've made several diaper cakes over the past several years and I try to make each one alittle different. It's gotten to be my signature baby shower gift. I attach baby chew toys or rattles to the cake layers with ribbon and I have gotten books for the "cake plate", I've attached things like baby nail scissors, and such. I've rolled up sleepers or gowns in place of some of the diapers and I've "wrapped" them with baby blankets. They're always a big success to the recipients. I just thought you might like some of these ideas for future diaper cakes. Oh...and I LOVE your games with the possible dirty diapers and the water broke game! I can tell your shower for your sister is going to be full of fun! Thanks so much for sharing with your on-line audience.
I wish i could see pictures of your diaper cakes, Diane. They sound like so much fun!
Wonderful job with the preparations! Baby showers are so much fun!
There was something my mom did for her baby shower once, that I thought was a fun idea. (She was expecting her 7th child
Oh how adorable! You have some unique games too. It looks like y'all will have a blast. I love baby showers. Celebrating the precious new life is a joy. Plus, I like cake.
What cute ideas! Until the frozen babies- that one is kind of sick
I liked your "My Water Broke" game. That was new to me! One thing we did at a baby shower for a friend was to have a diaper on hand with markers and the guests could write messages on the diapers. We figured that the middle-of the-night changes could be entertaining!
We also had sheets of decorative paper cut and passed out to write any little helpful tips. Then we took the sheets and glued them into a book.
It is fun to think of ideas for baby showers.
Great ideas Bethany.
I want to set up a business of selling baby gift pack, do I need to register?
What are some birthday gift ideas for a girl's twentieth birthday?
HI,
Whats the best wedding gift that you can give your future husband on the wedding day?