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3/21/2018

"I've Loved You Since Forever" by Hoda Kotb

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​The Bereaved Optimist's Book Club was created to share book suggestions for and by families who have experienced a stillbirth.   Your unique perspective on these books is valuable! 
Book Jacket Description: In the universe, there was you and there was me, waiting for the day our stars would meet...Today show co-host Hoda Kotb celebrates the joy of welcoming a new baby, Haley Joy, into her life and changing her universe forever.  With Kotb's lyrical text and stunning pictures by Suzie Mason, I've Loved You Since Forever is a testament to the timeless bond between a parent and child.  This beautiful tale is a treasure for any new family.  
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Book Type: Children's Picture Book

​Pages: 32

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2. What was new, interesting, or surprising to you as you read?
3. Share a quote from the book.  Why did this one stand out?
4. Was anything missing or poorly done in the book?
5. Would you recommend it to other families experiencing a stillbirth?
6.  What connections did you make to your own story?
7. Does this book remind you of any others that you've read?

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    The Bereaved Optimist

    Heather's long awaited daughter, Charlotte, was stillborn at 38 weeks in October of 2017.   As a lover of language and words, Heather is always looking for books that help her family keep moving forward in this "new normal".  The Bereaved Optimist's Book Club is a place for families who have experienced stillbirth to share and discover books that were meaningful in their healing process. 

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  • Our Story
    • Charlotte's Journey
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    • Poetry
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    • For the Mother
    • For the Father/Partner
    • For the sibling
    • For the Grandparent
    • For Caregivers & Medical Staff
    • How to support a grieving friend
    • Book Club
  • Memorial Planning
    • Components
    • Readings
    • Music
    • Program Templates
    • Other Ways to Remember your baby
    • Financial Assistance
  • Weekend of Kindness
    • Weekend of Kindness 2020 >
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      • This Year's Gear
      • This Year's Impact
    • PROJECTS WE'RE PROUD OF
    • JOIN THE KINDNESS CREW
    • A FEW KIND IDEAS
  • Wrapped in Love Project
    • Project Wish List
    • Resources for Sewists
    • Project Gallery
    • Donate a Dress
    • Volunteer to Sew