I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, — Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
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I am not functioning very well. Living with the knowledge that the baby is dead is painful. I feel so far away from you, God. I can only try to believe that you are sustaining me and guiding me through this. Please continue to stand by my side.

— Christine O'Keeffe Lafser, An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
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