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Welcome To Baby Whisperer - Please visit here first! => Remembering Tracy => Topic started by: Site Admin Team on November 24, 2008, 21:28:29 pm
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Tracy Hogg, RNMH “The Baby Whisperer”
Born and raised in the north of England, Tracy worked in several reknowned hospitals including St. Catherine's Hospital for the Mentally Handicapped, where she first discovered her gift for understanding children's cries, gestures, body language, and other nonverbal cues–a talent she would later apply to babies. When she emigrated to the United States in 1992, Tracy began to work exclusively with parents and their new babies, helping them make the transition from delivery room to first diapers and eventually into toddlerhood.
In 2001 Tracy, working with her co-author, award-winning journalist Melinda Blau, published her first book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How To Calm, Connect, and Communicate With Your Baby, which instantly became a New York Times bestseller. Just one year later, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers was published and became a national bestseller as well. In June 2002 Tracy teamed up with Discovery Health in Great Britain to produce a fifteen-part television series entitled The Baby Whisperer. Each episode demonstrates not only Tracy’s incredible problem-solving skills, but also her compassion for children and parents. In 2004, even as she was battling a life-threatening disease, Tracy and her co-author collaborated on The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems. Because Tracy knew that this might be her last book, she was determined to cover every conceivable problem so that even if she couldn’t help parents personally, her book would.
Sadly, Tracy lost her battle to melanoma on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2004. Four years later her legacy lives on in her books, her tapes, her television programmes, and, mostly, the spirit of this website. Babywhisper.com has realized one of Tracy’s greatest dreams: to create a place where thousands of devoted parents can come to share their experiences and to support one another. What she possibly didn’t imagine, though, was that this virtual community would also make sure that her wit and wisdom could never die.
I hope that you will join us in paying tribute to Tracy on this thread. The thread will remain here in this board as a lasting tribute on this special day.
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Thank you.
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Thank you Tracy, you will never know how much you helped our family :-*
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Thank you Tracy. Rest in Peace
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Thanks for the candles, guys. What a fab idea. Thank you, Tracy
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God bless you Tracy. Thank you for helping me become the mother I am now.
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You have helped me to be the mommy I hoped I would be.. the perfect gift.
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Thank you Tracy
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Thank you Tracy if it wasn't for this site i wouldn't have to beautiful almost perfect sleepers :-*
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Thank you Tracy - Rest In Peace dear lady x
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Thankyou Tracy without you I have no idea what my kids would've turned out like, but thanks to you I know our lives are so much better and I will continue to encourage every mother and mother to be to read your books. Thankyou, and god bless you.
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Without this site, I would be a MUCH MUCH different parent than I am now, and I don't think nearly as good. From the moment I learned about EASY, about reflux, 45-minute naps, about dream feeds, about teaching babies to read, about developmental milestones, about food allergies, about nursing, about sleep stages, about following cues, about reading cues, about hypnobirthing, about unconditional parenting, and I couldn't even begin to list every topic that's been covered here at one time or another - this site has it all, and so much more.
Thank you Tracy, for your gift - it truly does keep on giving. :-*
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Tracy- you truly have a gift and are a gift to each familly who practices your methods. I always find myself asking "what would Tracy do?". You make it see
so easy and it probably is to you--but it is ahuge effort to me. I am so thankful for your books and this we site to help guide me. Thanks so much.
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Thank you Tracy
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Thank you.
xx
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Thank you
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With Love, Rest in Peace xx
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Thank you Tracy, you are loved and missed.
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Thank you ever so much.
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Tracy - I thank you so much for all the work you did. DS wouldn't be the same without your techniques and I am confident #2 will do just fine as well ;D ;D ;D You are an absolute life saver and you will NOT be forgotten! :-* :-*
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Thank you Tracy, you've changed our lives forever.
Aisling x
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Thank you Tracy :-*
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Tracy, you are fondly remembered by us all. There are so many times that I wish we could reach out to you and speak to you, to hear more of your wisdom, but nevertheless I know we are so lucky that you put into words the things that came so naturally to you with babies and children. This is a wonderful legacy and we continue to thank you for it!!
May your family and BW devotees continue to honor your life! Rest in peace, lovely lady!
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God bless you Tracy.
Your books, your TV programs and this website have taught me so much. My family's life is so much better because of what we've learned from you.
I can't thank you enough for giving me a structured parenting philosophy that is so full of love and respect for the children.
CC
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We couldn't have done so well with Mouse without you!
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thank you Tracy, you are certainly not forgotten
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Raising my first daughter wouldn't have been nearly as easy without EASY. I plan on putting your techniques to work with any other little ones I have in the future as well. Rest In Peace Tracy.
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Tracy....your wisdom literally changed the lives of my babies and their sleepy parents. Thank you for all you did in your amazing, yet too short life!
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Thank you
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Thank you Tracy, I don't know what my life would be like without all the help and wisdom of your books. I can only hope that you are up in heaven whispering to all our angel babies, I know they are safe in your arms.
Heidi
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Tracy - I thank God every day, when He led me to you. Thank you for your wisdom, your kindness and your desire to share you knowledge with the world. Your philosophy has helped me become the parent I dreamed I could be, and continues to inspire me. Thank you.
Lu
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thank you
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It's hard to put into words how appreciative I am for what I've learned from Tracy, and those who carry out her teachings here on the website. It's not just information, it's a lifestyle, and shaping of our little family. Her guidance is my lifeline when I'm stumped, frustrated, confused...and what a gift she has given to help new and veteran moms alike. Thank you Tracy!
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what a legacy u have left the world tracy! thank u for reaching out to so many of us all over the world. u have a special place in our hearts. xxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you so much x
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Thank you Tracy, not only did you help me raise one child you are now helping me with my second, without your wisdom I would have been at a loss for what to do many times!
Your spirit lives on through this website and all those who are dedicated to raising their children with patience and kindness.
Its such a shame you will never know how many lives you touched.
RIP you truly were one of lives angels :-* :-*
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Wow just read the posts and then started to think what you and your site has done for me..............If it weren't for for you both then i would have never made it BFing for a yr YAY what a great feeling that was, to say "I HAVE B'FED FOR A YEAR" its something that was really important to me THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU............:-*
You will live in my heart forever :-*
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Thank you Tracy for all that you did and all that you left behind to grow into this amazing support network of parents helping parents
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Thank you Tracy - your books and this website have been a life saver. Even though my kids aren't perfect sleepers, they are happy and (relatively) well behaved, secure in the knowledge that their needs will be listened to, their fears will be calmed and their frustations will be met with patience and understanding. All parenting skills I've learned from your books and this website. Thank you again.
Anna xxx
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Thank you so much Tracy for sharing your gift with us and teaching us how to honour our children's innate temperament, to give us the confidence to parent in a loving and respectful way, and for our LOs to continue through life knowing they are listened to and understood. I will be forever grateful for reading your words of wisdom and helping to shape the mum I am today. You are sorely missed dear lady.xxx :-*
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Everything I wanted to say has already been said as we all think the same way here, thanks to you :-*
Rest in peace
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Thank you so much Tracy......BW has made me the mummy I am today and Im very proud of that xx
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Tracy - you are an inspiration!!!! I wouldn't be the Mum I am today and have the kids I have today if it wasn't for you...
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Thank you Tracy xx
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everyone else has said it so well
thank you xxxx
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Thank you so much Tracy for sharing your gift with us all you will always be remembered
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Thank you Tracy for all you have given to each and every person (and more) here,
God Bless :-*
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Tracy - I am eternally grateful to you for sharing your gift with the world. You have left behind a legacy of love -- love for our children, and love for each other as moms. I cannot imagine what my life would be like had it not been for you and this website. Thank you, lovely lady.
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Words can not express how thankful for the gift you have given me and my family. much love.
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Thank you Tracy for the legacy and the wisdom you have left behind you. My dd, and many other babies are being raised to be lovely little persons thanks to you. For this you will always be remembered.
xxx
charm
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You have given me a well balanced, happy child
THANK YOU XX
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Thank you, Tracy
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Thank you so much, Tracy. xx
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Thank you Tracy for sharing your gift with us. We feel so blessed to have discovered BW.
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7 months pregnant, looking around in a charity shop, there I found Tracy. Her book was just staring at me. Ever since, I feel that she is the best helping hand I had since having my baby.
Thank you Tracy for being so caring.
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Dearest Tracy
Not a single day goes by without me hearing your words in my head, telling me what to do and keeping me strong in whatever I do for my babies. What an amazing thing you did, dedicating yourself to helping so many people xxx
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Thank you Tracy for helping me become the mother I am today :-*
In loving memory xxx
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Thank you Tracy, for teaching us all how to be better parents, and for this amazing community that lives on in your memory.
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Thank you for helping me understand my baby and guide him as he grows. You have touched so many lives....
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Thank you for giving us all a better way.
Much love.
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Tracy, you are a legend, thankyou :-* :-* :-*
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Thankyou Tracy, for the gifts you have given me. You have taught me how to respect my children, you gave me confidence in my abilities as a mother and for the gift of whispering to my baby. Thankyou for providing us with the amazing resource of this website, for this home that I have found amongst some amazing friends.
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Thank you so much. I wish I could have 'spoken' to you in person and am so thankful that you wrote all of your books and made your TV shows. God bless you and rest in peace. xxxxx
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Hola all,
I take the opportunity of this lovely Memoir to add my thanks to the wonderful job that Tracy has done and continues to spread in the form of better families and happier children all over the world.
I was blessed to find Tracy on time and more even, to read the book before another one I've got from a friend about cry-out method.
I admired immediately Tracy's wisdom, her positiveness and appreciated she sharing it all with us, as she answers questions not a doctor or a Midwife has been able to, in my case.
Today my 4 month princess is a happy girl and my husband and I are very happy parents.
Thanks to her family and all the experts that continue her "life of love" through this website.
Again thanks
Mariana
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Tracy, no words can describe how thankfull I am for the work you did and continue to do from up above!
I wouldn't have made it if it wasn't for you.
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I has no idea she was no longer with us . . . . thats so sad. I've only just started reading her book and its fantastic. She must have been an amazing woman
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Hi
I didn't realise she had died until coming to this forum. I felt bereft, as if I'd lost someone I know. Her books are so personal, it's like she's speaking to you.
I would have loved to meet her. She was a marvellous person
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Gosh, I'm so saddened to discover this news so long after her passing.
Tracy - A truly remarkable woman. Thank you for all your wise words - you've helped become the mum I am today - and my son the wonderful boy he is.
Thank you so much. x.x.x
RIP.x
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My first child is just 6 days old. I've just discovered Tracy. I thank God for her and for the wisdom she left behind for us to be better parents who are present for our children in the ways that they need us. You are in my heart.
Joshua
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Tracy, you gave my husband and I the tools to successfully unite our family when we brought our DD home. We read your book before she was born and went straight to work getting her on EASY. Thank-you for sharing your wisdom, Tracy.
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I also was unaware of her passing until now. I read her first book when i was expecting and recently bought the baby whisperer solves all your problems. I am ever so grateful that I discovered her books. I feel confident don't know if i would've known how to handle a new baby if i didn't have her book(s) for support. I tell every expectant mother I know about them :D
What an AMAZING woman to have helped and impacted so many lives in such a positive way!
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Having just finished The Baby Whisperer book and put my 3 month old daughter on EASY, I decided to check Tracy out on the web. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, it felt like I'd lost a friend. You can hear her voice in her words and she must've been one amazing lass. So far EASY is working well for Rebecca and has given myself and my husband some time again.
God bless you Tracy.
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My children are 5 and 3 years old. I couldn't have been a first time Mum without Tracy Hogg's books and advice constantly to hand - and even now, some 4 years later, I still turn to this website whenever I need advice regarding my children. How I wish she were still alive. :(
Donna.
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I wanna say that Tracy will remain in our hearts for ever. I am from Egypt and it was really hard to get her books here, but they worth waiting them to arrive - thanks to amazon.com.
Our baby Adam, it a touchy baby, and sure you all know how it was hard to treat him without tracy, but she really helped us. Because we knew about her after her 4th Anniversary we know tell every body about her. She really helped many ppl, and children to have a better life.
Thank you Tracy from my heart. Thank you guys for creating such a site for her. She really desrves it.
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I am a first time Mum with my baby 3 months old and I would not have done it so far or enjoyed being a mother so muchwithout Tracy Hogg's guidance... I'll be eternally grateful to her!!
I am from Kenya and her books are not available locally but luckily I got her book "Secrects of the Baby Whisperer" thanks to a friend who lived in the states sometime back. The book is my bible on childcare right now...I try and follow her principles to the letter and my God they work which makes me feel much more confident and at ease being a new Mum!!!
Tracy Hogg is the best gift God could have given me. And I was really sad :-[when I went on the web to find out more about her and found out she died 4 years ago.
Thank you guys for keeping her spirit alive!! Motherhood is much more enjoyable with Tracy in it.