If you’ve stumbled across this you’re probably searching for ideas how to help your friend, or yourself, after a heartbreaking miscarriage or pregnancy loss. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I know it is so hard.
Gifts are never expected whe...
Sent by my work family, this chicken noodle soup was like a warm hug in a mug. My husband and I definitely underestimated how comforting this actually would be and it has been our favorite meal yet.
Spoonful of Comfort Kit
We had a handful of family and friends send us gift cards to order out with delivery. Grief has gotten in the way of all of our self care and nourishment, which are so important to maintain while healing. But I understand first hand show hard it is. ...
DoorDash Gift Cards
Cozy socks, amongst other comfort items like blankets, sweatshirts, and soft pillows, help to provide physical comfort and warmth while fighting pain, discomfort, and emotions.
Cozy Socks
Thick, cozy blankets are also like a warm hug from a friend. It’s so important to stay warm and snuggled up while your body is recovering and nothing brightens the mood like a new blanket.
Whether it was 4 weeks, 3 months, or longer since having caffeine, fight to find joy in having the little things you couldn’t before. A personal coffee delivery or gift card is a warm gesture that doubles a literal pick me up.
Starbucks Delivery
For me, the thoughts around my experience and grief are never ending and I needed somewhere to write them as I move through the grieving process. I picked up a nice journal and gel pens to treat myself. I also rented a few miscarriage/grief books to ...
Journal & Pens
Starting a postnatal vitamin can help replenish nutrients, like iron for blood loss, folate, Vitamin D, Omega-3s, and B vitamins for energy and mood. Always consult your doctor before changing your regimen.
Postpartum Support Pack - Postnatal Vitamins
When a loved one is facing the unimaginable, there can be the temptation to not say or do anything at all for fear that your words or gesture are not enough. Just acknowledging your loved one’s loss can provide important validation and comfort. Even ...
50 Best Condolences Text Messages to Send for Sympathy
A symbolic memorial gift, such as an initial necklace or bracelet, or birthstone jewelry symbolizing their baby’s due date, could be a lovely token of remembrance for the little one they lost. I ordered a Mint & Lily bracelet with my babies’ birt...
Memorial Jewelry
Whether you plan to treat your friend to TLC or just want to offer companionship during a self care break, scheduling a spa day, booking a pedicure, or gifting a little set of bath soak or salts, luxe lotions, and a scented candle, is a helpful remin...
TLC at the Nail Spa
This is one of our favorite comfort foods to make and our family friends who taught us this recipe remembered this. She made us a 9x13 pan of ups and brownies, and even brought over green beans and cut fruit. She and her husband sat with us a little...
Favorite home made comfort meal
A heating pad or heated blanket can help to combat cramps, a water bottle to encourage hydration and healing, a nourishing tea, or traditional postpartum recovery care items go a long way in helping the body to heal.
Heated Blankets and Healing Gifts
Rice Krispies are a hyper fixation comfort food for me. I love a grab and go sweet treat that makes me happy in the money. Some of our friends gifted us more Rice Krispies than I could even fathom buying, but the fact they remembered this about us an...
Grab & Go treats
Chocolate deserved its own category. This horrible experience, as if not bad enough, is like the time of the month that doesn’t end. Chocolate makes it the tiniest bit better.
Chocolate Candy
There are soooo many options of “self help” style books out there to help you or your loved one navigate grief. This is the book I started following this loss and I’ve found it extremely comforting.
Cradled in Hope: Trusting Jesus to Heal
A bouquet of flowers is a thoughtful gesture that can provide an immediate boost. You may also want to consider a potted plant or flower seeds that you or your loved one can watch grow.
Floral Arrangements
TV streaming, Kindle Unlimited, and music streaming are unconventional gifts that can bring many avenues of emotional regulation. Gifting streaming services (even if it’s just a giftcard to take care of a month), having the option of funny movies, or...