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Title: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Site Admin Team on November 24, 2006, 22:59:09 pm
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. Still, 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.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Site Admin Team on November 24, 2006, 23:04:27 pm
We join you in remembering Tracy and all she means to us as a community as well as individually.  The 2nd year anniversary signature avatar was created for all members who would like to display it as a tribute to the Baby Whisperer who has had an impact on so many of our lives. 

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Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: swiper on November 24, 2006, 23:06:08 pm
Tracy, you are sadly missed.
you were and are a fantistic person.

Rest in peace hunny.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Samuel's mum on November 24, 2006, 23:09:40 pm
Beautifully written admin team.

And thank you thank you thank you Tracy. What an amazing difference you have made to so many lives.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: NiknLily on November 24, 2006, 23:19:39 pm
I dont know if you changed my life but I'm positive you made it easier.
newmum
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: rach on November 24, 2006, 23:30:34 pm
Thank you so much Tracy for everything you have done.

I will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: shelliz on November 24, 2006, 23:43:45 pm
What a wonderful tribute to Tracey.  She has shared her wonderful knowledge of Baby Whispering and written so many wonderful things that have made my life and my child's life much easier and happier!

Thank you Tracey!

Shelby and baby Jessica
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: ~Kellie~ on November 25, 2006, 00:20:42 am
God Bless you Tracy.....sadly missed xx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: rebecaq on November 25, 2006, 00:25:56 am
Tracy,

There are no words to express the gratitude I feel towards all the help you have given me.  I'm positive that the Lord made you one his top ranking angels.

xoxoxox

I'll pray for you and your family
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Deb_in_oz on November 25, 2006, 00:31:13 am
I often think about what would have been if tracy was still with us.  Her work has helped so many people and I only wish i could have met her / spoken with her personally.

You are sadly missed but not forgotten as your work and spirit live on through each of our children.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Sunnycat on November 25, 2006, 00:38:18 am
Thank you Tracy. Your books helped me understand my mistakes and helped me understand my children. I have two amazing kids, 2 yrs old and 7 months old, who are content and happy thanks to your teachings. Even complete strangers comment on how happy they are. They are always smiling and laughing. I lost my mother to lung disease three years before I had my first child, so I really missed out on her advice and experience with children, since she had six kids, so Tracy's books were and still are, my substitute 'mother'.

Tracy's words gave me confidence in caring for a new baby and the strength to gently withstand bad advice from well meaning family and friends. Once I got my baby on the EASY routine, he practically stopped crying altogether, fed and slept so well, it was like a miracle. I still tell everyone I meet with kids, to buy your books. I dread to think what misery and misunderstanding my children would have had to go through, if I hadn't learned your thoughtfull and respectful ways. You had such a big heart - you must have helped millions of people and their children by now - and the most amazing thing is that your wisdom and teachings will continue on - through us mothers now - our children later and our grandchildren in years to come and so on and so on -  possibly forever !!

Your advice and techniques are sound and real and work. Your respectful teachings are timeless. You will never, ever be forgotten - we may still be seeing your books in bookstores, hundreds of years from now, by then it will probably be a computer download directly into our brains, but it will still be your words, your wisdom and your compasion, and will continue to inspire mothers and help children around the world. ( or worlds ?! ) I cannot ever see a reason why people would ever stop listening to your wisdom: and through your words, your spirit will live on for eternity.

Thank you for helping us all so much. May you rest in peace Tracy Hogg and may your family and friends be comforted by the words of us grateful listeners to your whispers.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: sue on November 25, 2006, 00:58:52 am
Tracy's experiences and teachings have continued to inspire me and have no doubt made my life easier and my children happier.  Almost every day I think about how fortunate I am to have read her books and used her methods.  Now that I am successfully using her ideas with baby number two, I can see for myself how her philosophy applies to different temperments and most importantly, stands the test of time.  May she live on in us, our children, our childrens' children...
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Diegos Mama on November 25, 2006, 01:45:42 am
Tracy Hogg was a teacher, an inspiration, a person I'm proud to have learned from.  She didn't just listen to babies. She heard them.  She's taught countless parents how to hear their babies and she's touched the lives of so many.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who honor Tracy in their daily work on our website, making it possible for Tracy to live on through us.  Thank you to all of our members who take the time to reach out to others who need reassurance, guidance and support.  And a huge thank you to our webmaster who has gone above and beyond the call of duty supporting and maintaining our site.  I think there is no greater tribute to Tracy than his keeping this website alive to carry on her teachings.  Thank you Andy, for the never-ending extent of your efforts.

Bless you Tracy.  You are very much missed.  You are very much remembered.  You are very much alive in all of us.

 :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: mclaudiam on November 25, 2006, 02:13:17 am
I want to thank God that gave me the oportunity of knowing Tracy's work and made me understand that there's always a way to solve problems and be a better mom.

God bless you Tracy, you're always with us, in our hearts...  helping us to be better every day.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: carolyn on November 25, 2006, 02:30:18 am
thank you Tracy.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: shimzy on November 25, 2006, 02:56:36 am
I owe the sanity of my family to Tracy.

Thank you  :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: binxyboo on November 25, 2006, 03:00:09 am
Thank you
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: jbepko on November 25, 2006, 03:13:23 am
I can't imagine how I would have parented my LO's (4 yo and 15 mo) without Tracey and BW.
And....since we love Tracey so much, we should all take steps at prevention of melanoma. Have your skin checked if you are at risk and lather our LO's and loved ones with sunscreen. (I just diagnosed my 5th patient with melanoma this year  :().
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: tstasko on November 25, 2006, 03:36:14 am
Thank you.
Quite simply Tracy's work has helped me be a more confident mother with a happy, content, secure baby. 
I often wonder what I would have done w/out her wise words and encouragement through her books and this website.  My daughter has absolutely thrived from Tracy's methods and because of that I will always be grateful.
Thank you Tracy.  And thank you to all of you who keep her teaching, kindness, and empathy alive.
God bless,
Tari and Scarlett
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: sophiem on November 25, 2006, 03:47:41 am
I don't know what would have happen to us without Tracy. One day, I was "zapping" channel on the tv and I discovered Tracy. It was an episode on reflux. It was the 1st time I heard about it since dd#2 was diagnosed. I was looking for info but found nothing. So imagine how happy I was. I was hooked. So THANK YOU Tracy. You saved my sanity.  :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: sophiasmommy on November 25, 2006, 05:51:50 am
I just joined this site at the beginning of the year after my dd was born, and I read Tracy's book while I was pregnant (SOTBW) and was immediately hooked (how I wished I had known about her 11 years ago when my first dd and ds were born!) I was saddened to hear she had passed away, I felt like I knew her just from reading her book. Tracy was a warm, loving & nurturing person and I got all that just from the pages from her book. I am indebted to her, I don't know what I would have done without her book to guide me. I can remember some nights wishing "If only I could call her and ask her what she'd do" thats when I went online and found this site. So I would like to say my THANK YOU to Tracy   :-* and also a thank you to all the amazing moms and dads on this site, it's refreshing to know that in a world so filled with craziness, there are people who still believe in good, old fashioned kindness. :-*

God bless you Tracy, I know you are whispering to all the little angel babies in heaven :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: traciejean on November 25, 2006, 07:20:53 am
thankyou tracy for your wonderful gifts and talents, may they live on forever....
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: evanskimberley on November 25, 2006, 07:41:41 am
Words really can't express enough what you have given me Tracey, I'm so glad that I found your books and was able to watch your shows.

I am a better parent because of you and my child is a beaming light of happiness because of you. I feel safe and happy in this pregnancy because of your legacy, I know the great people in this community will be there to help me through and create another little shining light.

Kxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Miche on November 25, 2006, 08:18:56 am
Thank you Tracey xx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Mariek on November 25, 2006, 08:34:53 am
Thank you Tracy for teaching me how to respect my babies and to appreciate what wonderful gifts they truly are (even crying at 3am when it seems the end of the world is nigh!).

I've met so many wonderful women from this site (some online, some IRL) and I'm thankful every day for this wonderful community which has given me so much,

A fitting testament to Tracy and her work.

love

Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Lolly on November 25, 2006, 08:44:58 am
Thank you Tracy, I am so excited to be meeting my baby shortly and know the knowledge I have gained from your books and this fantastic site will help make me the parent I want to be.  :-*

Laura
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: mumto5cuddlebugs on November 25, 2006, 08:46:58 am
Thank-you
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: mysterymia on November 25, 2006, 08:55:56 am
Thank you Tracey! Thank you for the legacy of your books and this wonderful site. Thanks to those who keep it going.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: *Mona* on November 25, 2006, 08:56:45 am
thank you so much. You've helped me become a happy and proud mama.

xxxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: deemum on November 25, 2006, 09:08:37 am
thank you so much Tracy, I know how much easier you have made my life with my dd and how you have helped me to understand her and make her a happier baby, cancer robs us of so many wonderful people in this life, I give to the cancer society with you and my family members who have been touched by cancer, in mind.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Alibobs on November 25, 2006, 09:11:42 am
Thank you Tracy. xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: magda1461 on November 25, 2006, 09:40:30 am
Thankyou Tracey!!!!!

Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: **Clare** on November 25, 2006, 09:57:07 am
Thank you Tracy.  You have saved us from some very trying times!  I am forever grateful to you for making me the best mum I feel I can be.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: potlaura on November 25, 2006, 10:02:46 am
Thankyou Tracy for supplying us with all your knowledge and experience with lo's I am so greateful for the opportunity to be the very best mum that I can be .

Thinking of you watching us from heaven with the los up there all my love
Laura x
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: NikiJ on November 25, 2006, 10:21:30 am
Thank you Tracy for teaching dh & I how to be the best parents we can be.

You are sadly missed.

Niki xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Lucas & Mum on November 25, 2006, 10:32:47 am
I found this site after becoming so frustrated & exhausted with LO's constant night wakings i did a internet search for Tracy to see if she could give me any help & advice.  I cannot express the sadness i felt when i found out she had passed away.
Tracy, you are always in my thoughts and I'd like to thank you for the difference you (and your legacy) has made to my life, and to the lives of so many other mothers.  You are missed.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Katie on November 25, 2006, 11:27:05 am
thankyou tracey for all you have done and acheived. You have been a blessing to so many mums and dads all around the world.  Thank you for helping me and my dh with our girls  :)

Katie x
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Tamara on November 25, 2006, 11:36:05 am
Thank you Tracy for all that you have taught me, above all - to respect a baby and not to treat them as 'property' or a 'toy'

Our DD thrived once I adopted your philosophy and is a happy well balanced child now, who has 2 very happy parents.

Thanks Tracy - missed, but not forgotten
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: rooby-rooby-roo on November 25, 2006, 11:38:17 am
Thank you Tracy for showing me the way to raise my babes. Thank you for this website, the place that saves my sanity on a daily basis. We miss you Tracy, but Rest in Peace knowing that we here strive to continue your work everyday.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Sylvia. on November 25, 2006, 11:46:08 am
 :'( today is truly a sad day, i often feel the presence of tracy around me, i hear her words, i feel she is alway there for me, i am sure she would be so happy if she was here and saw how much this site means to so many people, the community that she began and she would be proud of all the hard work that has gone into this site, thanks to everyone that helped to do that, i like that tracy said we are all "baby whisperer's" we should all feel proud, i am going to keep her books for when my girls need them, sylvia xx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: macsmum on November 25, 2006, 12:16:48 pm

Thank you Tracey for showing me how to finally get it right :-*

Emma
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: RachelC on November 25, 2006, 12:35:06 pm
Thank you  :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: LisbonMom on November 25, 2006, 12:45:50 pm
I am truly blessed to have been given SOBW when I was pregnant with dd1. It really was a life-saver, with all the AP I see around me. I felt blessed again when I discovered this site and this incredible community. The support and love we share between us is simply amazing, and to me the greatest tribute to Tracy. So thank you Tracy for starting to whisper, thank you Andy for making it possible for us to do it too, and thank you felllow BWs for never-ending whispering.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Lucysmom on November 25, 2006, 13:21:54 pm
My life changed the moment my pediatrician recommended I get the BW books.  I went from being really insecure about being a mother and just soooooo unsure of everything.  Reading Tracy's words made me feel that all of the sudden I had a mentor, a real teacher in this mothering business.  She taught me the skills I needed to become a babywhisperer - someone who could look and listen for my baby's needs and then meet them.  And then this community!  There are not enough complimentary words on the planet to describe how important and amazing this site is.  I am so grateful that Tracy wanted this community to exist and that it has flourished under her influence.  Thank you so incredibly much Tracy for sharing your incredible gift.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Duckie on November 25, 2006, 14:42:46 pm
My mom bought me the first book (in hardcover) when I was pregnant with Andrew, and he was 8 months old when the toddler book came out, so I truly felt like she was writing these books for me!  I remember emailing her a thank you when Andrew was about 4 months old and she responded (!!!talk about exciting!!!)  From the day I found the site I was hooked (though I have taken breaks here and there).  Her books made me a better mom and the online community I have found here over the last 5 years has grown in exponential numbers, a testament to her knowledge!  This site has seen so much growth over the last 5 years (old timers remember the days before the chat room on "petunia", when Tracy would join us there (!!!), the time when we didn't have PM boxes, or even a "Toddler" section!) and I am truly proud to have been a part of it.

Thank you, Tracy.  You are missed.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Ennypen on November 25, 2006, 14:49:40 pm
Words just are not enough to describe how Tracy Hogg has changed my life.

When I first had William I was, like a lot of first time moms, a complete mess of tiredness, confusion, guilt and fright. I was totally overawed by this tiny bundle that I had been blessed with. When Will was about 6 weeks old I remembered the book that I had bought when I was pregnant and from that moment on motherhood was a changed place for me. That book was The Baby Whisperer Solves all your Problems..

Inside the front of the book was the web address for this forum and although I can't remember my first visit to the forum I can certainly remember how warm, how informative, supportive and loving the forum was. Through the methods that Tracy taught us, brought to life by all the moms and dads I read posts from, my life as a mom was totally changed. I became settled in what I was doing with William was right, I became empowered in being able to make decisions for my child in the knowledge that I was not making terrible mistakes, I began to understand what Will was trying to tell me, and through all of that I gained a confidence and patience and peace that I had never had before. If I had a worry I merely came to the forum and no matter how silly I felt my question was I was helped and supported and never judged or ridiculed.

Tracy thank you.. your knowledge and insight and love for babies shines on. Even though you are no longer with us in this world your spirit with all its care, warmth and understanding lives on. I feel honoured to be helping to keep your work alive in my work and membership of this forum. I hope that I and we all are doing you proud.

Rest peacefully Tracy..

Helen

Love too from William, Rob and all the family xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: ~Faye~ on November 25, 2006, 16:18:43 pm
Tracy, you have taught me so much. Thankyou. :-*

Faye :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Lana on November 25, 2006, 16:26:31 pm
Thank you Tracy for all you have done for us and our children.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: tiki_mama on November 25, 2006, 18:17:34 pm
Thank you  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: ryan's mum on November 25, 2006, 18:35:16 pm
Thank you Tracy .
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: bradleysmum on November 25, 2006, 18:51:28 pm
With love, thank you

xx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: owelley on November 25, 2006, 19:16:12 pm
TRacy, I prayed for an answer and the answer was you!!  You have made my life so much easier.  I can understand my daughter!!  Thank you soo much.  I love you!! :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: annas mum on November 25, 2006, 20:05:05 pm
Much loved, an awe inspiring lady, thankyou - rest in peace me duck.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: jay&danny'smummy on November 25, 2006, 20:18:17 pm
Thank you Tracy, I'm a better mummy because of you :-* :-*

Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: * Paula * on November 25, 2006, 20:50:22 pm
Thank you Tracy for all your inspiration, helping us and guiding us.

You are missed by so many.   :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Jenn© on November 25, 2006, 22:02:31 pm
Thank you for everything!!!!!!  I would not have the sunny, easy going child I do without your teachings.   
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: chell on November 25, 2006, 23:00:24 pm
You are always in my thoughts and I am forever grateful for all of your teachings.
God Bless.
xxChellxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: ella&jack'smum on November 25, 2006, 23:10:31 pm
I 'found' Tracy when Jack was 6 weeks old - screaming, fighting naps, making my whole world seem like it had come crashing down. I remember walking him up and down the road in his pram at 4.30am thinking 'there has to be an answer to this'. And there was!

I truly believe that apart from the book and the practical advice, the greatest thing Tracy did was lead me to this website (to which I haven't contributed as much as I should!) and made me realise other mums felt like I did. I had mild PPD (is there actually such a thing when you are going through it?) but didn't know it - just thought I was a crap mum with a baby I couldn't understand. The book helped me understand my baby, and this site helped me realise I wasn't a crap mum!

I remember Deb being the first person to respond to my first post about how I wasn't coping - and after that the responses came flooding in and I realised we're all pretty much the same. Struggling with our own problems, loving our own children, trying to do the best we can and relishing the complete love we feel for them.

Thanks you Tracy - goodness knows where we'd be without you!
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: N Lou on November 25, 2006, 23:23:38 pm
I would not be the mother i am today if it wasn't for you Tracy.  You gave me the insight to listen to and understand my children, to respect them and appreciate them every day.
Our lives are better enriched because of what you have taught us, you have changed our lives.
I thank you for sharing your gift with us and giving us this wonderful community, i have met so many lovely people through this that have also made my life richer.

I know you are watching over all of 'your' babies and, along with the members of this site, you give us all strength when we're having those bad days. 

Rest peacefully Dear Angel Tracy x x  :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: sophiems on November 26, 2006, 00:51:32 am
Well, of course I feel as though anything I could say has been said already, but I'm going to say it anyway... ;)

To say that Tracy's teachings and insights have changed my life, would be an understatement.  The sad part is that I didn't find the book until my second child, and so I feel as though I completely cheated my first out of a healthy baby-hood, but after reading Tracy's books I knew that finally...FINALLY...I had found the only baby book that made sense and was actually practical.  Because of Tracy I have felt empowered and found confidence in motherhood (and fatherhood for DH too!) that I never knew I could have.  Of course there are difficult times, but I didn't feel like I was drowning in desperation, always trying to find the next system or thing to work!  It was finally a peaceful household. 

Words cannot express my gratitude for Tracy.  I hope that you can look down on all the little bubs, just happy in the joy of knowing that their parents finally get it! 

Thank you many times over. 
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: frankiesmom on November 26, 2006, 01:28:42 am
Thank you Tracy!  You are greatly missed.
Kim
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: preston,parker&peytonsmum on November 26, 2006, 02:31:15 am
Just the other day, I was remembering when Tracy called me to help me "Get back on Track" after Peyton (then 8 months, now 5 yrs) had RSV and the flu . . . what a selfless, loving, amazing angel God loaned us . . . We have all been blessed!

Tracy, give my momma a hug for me . . .
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Dree on November 26, 2006, 12:46:37 pm
If it wasn't for Tracy's book, I do not think I would be the mother that I am today. I picked up her book when I was about 8mth pregnant. I thought huh a baby whisperer. It couldn't hurt to read the book and see if the book could help me to set a routine for my baby. To be quite honest, I do not think I would have known what to do once my daughter was born.

Let's just say that I was impressed with what I read. I do not follow her book completely, but it taught me things to look out for and it helped me set up a routine that my family and friends are impressed with.

Tracy is reponsible for turning me into a great mother. My DD is now almost 7mths old and she is what Tracy would call an Angel/Textbook baby. We are very blessed.

Lately, I have been telling all my family and friends who are pregnant to pick up her book. One of my cousins who is pregnant is very impressed with what she has read so far. 

Thank you Tracy !!!!!!!!!!!!

My condolences to your family. They must miss you a great deal.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Jaime on November 26, 2006, 13:09:46 pm
I, also, am very thankful for the book and this website.  I do not think i could have survived my Touchy ds without it.  I wish i could have known Tracy, but I am very thankful for all that she has left behind.    :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: esthere on November 26, 2006, 14:02:08 pm
Everyday, I am so thankful that my sis discovered the Baby whisperer, although Harry was about one and a half when I found the site, she and all of you have made me always want to be the best mum I can be.

Thank you Tracy for everything.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: yaya on November 26, 2006, 15:41:59 pm
every day I wish I had had the chance to meet her...sadlymissed and always rememebered :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Missy Lou on November 26, 2006, 16:18:05 pm
her insights into babies has really helped me to be a better mother for my perfect beautiful.  no other book i've read has helped me more.  i had no idea what to do with a spirited, premature baby.  she helped me.  this website has continued to keep me sane and i also appreciate this resource.

of course, my LO also thanks Tracy a lot for explaining what she needs to a completely clueless mother.
Melissa
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Zoey on November 26, 2006, 16:53:50 pm
Tracy, thank you for saving countless babies from crying alone in their cribs, thank you for giving us another gentler way.  You have made us all better parents.  You have shown us that our baby tell us what they need, thank you for giving us the tools to interpret what they are saying.  Thank you for showing us how important it is to respect our little people.  Thank you for being you.

You are so missed, so respected and so loved,
Zoey
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: dkitto on November 26, 2006, 17:04:38 pm
Thank you so much and rest in peace
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: ~BeckyD~ on November 26, 2006, 18:19:25 pm
Thank you so much Tracy. :)

I first found Tracy's programme on the Discovery Health channel when Ellie-May was a small baby. I briefly visited the site when trying to find a way to wean her from her pacifier at 8 months old, and found success in Tracy's pu\pd method.
I then joined the site when Jack was born and without it would not be the mother I am today.

You have helped and touched so many people's lives, what an amazing woman you were. I am so glad this site exists to pass on your methods.

Becky
x
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: isaac'smom on November 26, 2006, 18:37:10 pm
Thank you so much Tracy. You have left behind such respectful and loving ideas and methods to help us understand and raise our children. We are eternally grateful.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: jessica and emilys mummy on November 26, 2006, 20:04:48 pm
Thankyou for your books,programmes and especially creating this wonderful website,without this I don't think I would be here right now.
Rest well
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: pixieme on November 26, 2006, 20:52:12 pm
Tracy thankyou for all your wonderful, wise words of wisdom.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Mum2Connor on November 27, 2006, 02:22:59 am
A big thank you to you Tracy.  Your wonderful insights have truly helped me and my DS.  A friend lent me your first book when my DS was 4 months and then went and bought the second.  I wish I had found your books when DS was first born ... well better late than never.

Thank you also to everyone on this website who keeps Tracy's philophies alive and for their help.  It is of great support when you most need it and a wonderful place to chat and share experiences be them joyous, challenging or sad.

Many thanks
Sonja
xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Gigismom on November 27, 2006, 03:44:20 am
i was given the BW books by a former employer.  i joined the site in june 2005, and that is when i learned that tracy had died several months earlier.  i truly felt like i had lost a friend!!  i had relied so much on her words and advice in those early months that i felt like i knew her.

if tracy were here today, i'd thank her for all her wonderful and dedicated work.  she has made such a huge difference in thousands of babies' lives AND mommies' lives.  we are all so grateful.  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: geoffreyandme on November 27, 2006, 08:18:18 am
I am so grateful for her books and this site.
Thank you Tracy.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: momof3girls on November 27, 2006, 20:47:24 pm
I'm thankful for the books, and while I can't say that they've changed my life, I know they've helped me become a better mother.  I understand so much more about my little ones now than I would have without Tracy's help.  Thank you! :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: andrea21 on November 28, 2006, 09:37:14 am
My mum told me about Bw she had seen it on TV.

I then went and googled it and found this wonderful site...

I no for sure without this site and these wonderful ladies on here,I wouldn't have the beautiful happy little boy that I do have today....

Thank you Tracy for setting this up and all the wonderful people on here...

Thank you
Andrea...
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Melanie Joy on November 28, 2006, 11:09:48 am
God needed this wonderful Angel back in heaven and called Tracy home, to us it is prematurely, but for Him it was the correct time.  Walk in Love & Happiness in God's beautiful garden Tracy.  To her family & friends left behind, know that Tracy continues her work for us all from above.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: SallyDom on November 29, 2006, 20:53:43 pm
I am just so glad I found Tracy, or maybe I was just so in need that she found me...who knows.

Once I started using the Baby Whisperer's techniques I suddenly had a happy baby and a happy me,

Thank you so much Tracy

Sally
xxx
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: peetie on December 07, 2006, 20:40:41 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never had the priviledge of meeting Tracy, but her books and knowledge has given me hope when I thought there was none! Her BW techniques gave me my life back and the support of the message boards continue to bless my life daily. I will be thinking and praying for her family this anniversay.  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Elisabeth and Victorias mummy on December 19, 2006, 16:58:45 pm
Thank you Tracy, for all your information. I would not be were I am right now feeling comfortable and knowledgeable in raising my dd if it wasnt for you.  I remember sitting in the rocking chair with my premmie breastfeeding and I wa flipping channels on the telly and say a show titled bw, the word baby was all it took for me to click on it.  As I was watching you spoke to me everything that was going on with the infant you were helping my dd was going through.  because of you I was able to diagnos my dd had reflux.  That evening I went out and bought your book and then soon found the bw site.  I ahve not turned back.  I am such a person where I leatn by reading that i do not think I would have known what to do with dd without your book.  I am not an instictal person.  Thank you very much, you are so very sadly missed.  i light a candle in rememberance of you.  Stefanie
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: newmumto1 on January 10, 2007, 22:44:40 pm
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Thank you  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: twiceamama on February 04, 2007, 20:17:55 pm
loved her so much...  :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Missy Lou on February 05, 2007, 01:57:48 am
as my LO is nearing a year, i think about how difficult it would have been for both of us without tracy's book and this incredible site.  both have helped me so much, i can't even explain it.  she is a blessing and an angel.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: roo75 on February 06, 2007, 13:29:58 pm
The advice given in these books is invaluable.  This woman had an amazing gift which I am grateful she shared.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: maxysmum on February 06, 2007, 13:53:26 pm
Thank you Tracy
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: NikkiSurrey on March 12, 2007, 18:22:06 pm
My baby boy, Luka, was born on 25 November 2006.  I will always remember Tracy on his birthday and her gifts which have made the roller coaster life of this new mum so much easier! :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: urbantis on April 20, 2007, 01:57:59 am
thank you Tracy for sharing all your knowledge. I read her books, saw her on TV, she was amazing, I really feel like I knew her, I was so sad when I knew she was in heaven. but is like you said, she is an angel whispering from above, she is alive in this website, in her books, in our hearts. how can I love this much a person that I never knew? :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: kvalentin on May 09, 2007, 02:17:20 am
I really want to express my gratitude to Tracy for sharing her knowledge about babies. It's so sad that her life was cut short.
I'm from the Philippines and I picked up Tracy's book (Secrets of the Baby Whisperer) to find information on how to care for my baby since I am first-time Mom. Her advice has been invaluable to me because my son is so well-behaved and easy to take care of ever since I got him into the EASY method. In our country, most if the time taking care of babies involves winging it and just letting the baby do whatever he wants. No routines at all. But with the EASY method, a lot of other parents who know us are surprised that my baby gets to sleep throughout the night and easy to put to sleep for naps, he sleeps in his crib and not in our bed, he hardly cries except if he's hungry or sleepy and is generally good-tempered. Tracy's contribution to parenthood is immense and I am proud to be a Tracy Hogg follower. Thank you Tracy for all the advice. God bless you.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: holdenlouis on May 09, 2007, 02:28:27 am
Thankyou Tracy. Iam a mother of 3 and found you for my last. I am so grateful that I found you,because I have become a better mother. I know you are smiling down on us- your baby whisperer friends and community. You must be so proud. Thankyou for all you have done to help us.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Ennypen on May 10, 2007, 12:51:00 pm
 :-*
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: OnyxRayne on May 14, 2007, 20:57:45 pm
Wow...I didn't know she died. That's very sad, because her book has helped us out a lot! I was hoping to tell her.  :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: Proudmumoftwo on July 24, 2007, 15:12:31 pm
 :'(
I just discovered this site, and am so sorry to hear that Tracy has passed away.
I am sure she is still making a huge difference in peoples lives.
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: mum2ava on November 07, 2007, 21:09:54 pm
im new to this site and didnt know tracy had died i watched her show all the time
tracy your a legand rest in peace :'(
Title: Re: 2nd Anniversary of Tracy's Passing
Post by: urbantis on November 20, 2007, 02:33:59 am
 :'(