All That is Seen and Unseen: A Journey Through a First Trimester Miscarriage

All That is Seen and Unseen: A Journey Through a First Trimester Miscarriage

First trimester miscarriage is rarely discussed and typically brushed aside due to society's opinion that a loss this early doesn't matter. Women are often left to grieve in silence. All That is Seen and Unseen is full of Elizabeth's most private journal entries. She introduces you to her life and the years she suffered through infertility. This pregnancy was a complete surprise; however, like many other women who endure pregnancy loss, Elizabeth had a looming feeling she would lose her baby. Elizabeth takes you into the exam rooms as she watches her baby grow, only to discover that her feelings of loss were confirmed just eight weeks into her pregnancy. Elizabeth will walk you through her devastation, grief, and recovery. "This amazing, powerful, personal book shows that a mother bonds immediately with her preborn baby, even when the mother faces a crossroads and is challenged to her core at the news of a positive pregnancy. It shows that everything about the mother's life is impacted when she discovers she is pregnant: she makes changes to her environment, her health, her workplace, her dreams for her future - everything in her life is touched by the reality of the presence of her tiny, growing baby." - Heidi Faith, Stillbirthday This book is just one, very detailed, account of a first trimester miscarriage. Having worked with bereaved families over the last several years, I have developed an understanding of the differences in the way people grieve and the support they may or may not receive. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. My hope is that in sharing my story, others will see all there is to see when it comes to first trimester miscarriage. The book shares what society sees on the outside and gives you an intimate account of what a woman feels on the inside. I have been a Labor and Delivery nurse for 25 years and have supported parents through the loss of their child. As I read All That is Seen and Unseen , I was struck by Elizabeth's honesty and her exceptionally clear recollection of all the events. I admire how Elizabeth speaks so openly from her heart; you can't help but feel every emotion encompassed in her grief. I know that any parent reading her novel will be helped by knowing they are not alone; the pain, the anger and the unanswered questions are components of the grief process everyone shares on the path to healing. I also know health care professionals will be able to read this novel and have a deeper understand the grief parents feel of the loss of a child. - Lori Adams, RN Elizabeth Petrucelli, SBD, CCCE is a certified birth and bereavement doula, childbirth educator, and parenting instructor in Colorado. She is a public speaker dedicated to educating and informing others about the pain and devastation families experience through pregnancy loss. She works closely with grieving families and helps birth professionals who work with pregnant families understand the importance of teaching families about unexpected outcomes. Used Book in Good Condition