Author Topic: Seventh Anniversary of Tracy's Passing (Read 21609 times)

Site Admin Team · « **on:** November 24, 2011, 23:57:25 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 November 25, 2004. Seven years later her legacy lives on in her books, her tapes, her television programmes, and, mostly, the spirit of this website. The Babywhisper website 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.

We 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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Jaime · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2011, 00:15:15 am »

Tracy, thank you for the tools I needed in order to listen to and mother two completely different type of children. I am so glad to see your legacy live on in these boards, and am thankful that so many parents have been able to gain valuable parenting knowledge here.

aisling · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2011, 00:41:23 am »

I am at a loss for words, to have your book turn into a way of life for me, is humbling. Our entire family will always remember you.

my3girlsjde · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2011, 01:27:29 am »

I will be forever in your debt for the help you've given to my family.

Jenn+Ethan+Emily · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2011, 01:31:46 am »

Thank you so much for these awesome tools so that we can all be better parents. I forever grateful.

momtonb&ab · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2011, 01:35:41 am »

Thank you Tracy, for making me the parent I am.

Ryan&HollysMom · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2011, 01:54:41 am »

thank you tracy, for all the help you gave us raising our babies thus far... it's been an incredible ride!

~inbalance~ · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2011, 02:07:43 am »

Thank you Tracy for everything you have given me and my family.

Hester · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:47:23 am »

I truly wish I had 'known' you earlier. Your book has saved me on so many levels. Even know when I am on my third, I STILL come here

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You must have been an amazing woman and I thank God for giving you to this world.

babymunkey · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2011, 06:33:48 am »

Just up feeding in the night and coming here to say thank you......for sharing your wisdom and love, for being the inspirtion for an amazing community of wonderful people and for giving me something to read at 4am!!!!

Much love and thanks

H, Harrison (nearly 4) and Elizabeth (4 days!)

Xxxxxx

Lolly · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:19:15 am »

Thank you Tracy - I am thankful every day that I found you

Laura

kerry,(kaceys mum) · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:28:34 am »

Thank you for helping me understand that all babies are different,,just like adults!x

Claudiamummy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:35:44 am »

Tracy thank you for giving our little girl her " voice" and for helping me understand and respect her.. And share those tools with others. This website is an ongoing dedication to you, and through it,and all the parents across the globe on support each other here, you will always live on.

Claire, mummy to Claudia 7.5 months

anna* · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:42:41 am »

I thank you Tracy, for giving me the tools to better parent my two precious children and, ultimately, better communicate my love and respect for them. Stanley (24 Nov 07) and Audrey (20 Oct 11) thank you too.

*Becky* · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2011, 09:30:22 am »

thank you Tracy. Without BW I would not be the parent I am today and I am so thankful to you.

babybarr · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2011, 09:51:56 am »

Thank you Tracy and for the legacy you have left. You have been an inspiration to many myself included. Rest in Peace sweet lady.

Sweetpeajanet · « **Reply #16 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:08:55 am »

Dear Tracy,
I found your book at a time when I was completely overwhelmed and it changed so many things about how I raise my children. It empowered me to take control and for that I am forever grateful. I have turned to you time and time again and your wisdom always astounds me. I love your humour in the book and it makes me smile. You have a wonderful gift and have changed so many people's lives. I'm not sure if you are religious but God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Love from Janet

<Catherine> · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:21:41 am »

Tracy, I don't think anyone has had the sort of impact on my life that you and this website has had, I really do not know where I'd be right now without the knowledge and techniques that you have taught us.

RIP whilst we do our best to continue your fantastic work xxx

Ima shel Alon · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:56:14 pm »

I knew what kind of a parent I wanted to be but didn't know how. I was sure that when my baby is born it will all come natural and I will have all the answers. Reality was far from that and I was lucky to have found your book when Alon was just a few days old. You had the answers for me, the how and when, and I truly believe I couldn't have done it without you. I'd be a total different parent, probably an OT one with an UT baby to look after. You were a gift to this world and taught us all that there is a way to listen and meet the needs of our children. Thank you for that.

~ Vik ~ · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2011, 13:14:43 pm »

Thank you Tracy, for sharing your gift with me and so many moms worldwide xxxx

Bex09 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 25, 2011, 13:29:13 pm »

Thank you Tracy for showing me the way to be a more understanding Mummy. By sharing your amazing gift you have helped us to raise our DD to be the happiest and most loving little girl you can imagine. She is a delight and has thrived everyday since we introduced the BW ways. We will be eternally grateful. xxx

londonlady · « **Reply #21 on:** November 25, 2011, 13:29:49 pm »

Thank you Tracy for helping me make sense of this rollercoaster called parenthood! Your books and this site have given me the tools to gently manage any challenge we've faced so far, and the insight to better understand my children. I am absolutely positive we would not have the happy, well rested, well behaved children we are so lucky to have, without BW.

Taken from this world too soon. Rest in peace. xxx

kayra · « **Reply #22 on:** November 25, 2011, 14:21:28 pm »

I know that my son and I would not have the kind of relationship we have, were he not a well slept content boy who I'm learning to understand and communicate with thanks to the tools you gave us. And thanks to you there is this website where I've met so many mothers who have helped me, laughed with me and cried with me on this journey of motherhood. Thank you.

Jiinx · « **Reply #23 on:** November 25, 2011, 14:22:33 pm »

Thank you for the gift of your knowledge. Without it, I would have not known where to start with my daughter. This website has truly helped me immensely - the women here are fantastic and have so much wisdom, patience and kindness for one another.

We Three · « **Reply #24 on:** November 25, 2011, 14:44:00 pm »

Tracy, your wisdom and insight have helped countless families, and in that way, you will never really leave us. I always knew the kind of Mom I wanted to be, but your books gave me a roadmap...your every sentence resonated in me. I give your book to every new Mom in my life, and am proud and honored to do so.

You will live forever in the spirit of the millions of children that have been "whispered" to.

I thank you, and my daughter thanks you.

Lana · « **Reply #25 on:** November 25, 2011, 15:26:12 pm »

Thank you Tracy

skatty · « **Reply #26 on:** November 25, 2011, 15:30:06 pm »

Thank you for everything Tracy, I am so proud to be a Baby Whisperering mum

Guedo · « **Reply #27 on:** November 25, 2011, 15:48:27 pm »

I didn't know how much I needed help and your books until my son was born and I was a mess. Thank you Tracey and family.

Roseii · « **Reply #28 on:** November 25, 2011, 16:13:53 pm »

Thank you Tracy, rest in peace amazing lady xxx

Tweakster · « **Reply #29 on:** November 25, 2011, 18:07:54 pm »

Thank you Tracy for your wonderful gifts. Finding BW has made me truly enjoy parenting and aim to be the best mother I can be. Everything in your books resonated in a way I never knew possible. We would be lost without your advice and techniques.

sianie · « **Reply #30 on:** November 25, 2011, 20:02:19 pm »

Thank you Tracy.....your work lives on through this amazing site & fab BW Mummy's across the world!

*Kara* · « **Reply #31 on:** November 25, 2011, 20:25:39 pm »

RIP my friend.

Mom-o · « **Reply #32 on:** November 25, 2011, 23:48:39 pm »

Thank You Tracey. I uttered your name so many times as if you were a friend who had past on great advice. Months later I learned of your passing and was taken back at how you have lived on through your books.
Thank you your words and for giving me the confidence to be a great mom. X

scucci1979 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 26, 2011, 01:08:53 am »

Thank you Tracy for all your wonderful advice. BW was truly and still is a life savour.

ZacsMumme · « **Reply #34 on:** November 26, 2011, 05:12:16 am »

Thank you Tracy for teaching us how to listen to, respect and understand our babies and children. I am thankful every day that I found you and your teachings, and because of them along with your tools I have been able to be the mother I am. I now know to trust my instincts and be confident in the way I parent. For that I am forever grateful. If it was not for you, we would not have this wonderful resource to share and learn from each other as BWing mums.

RIP x

essexlemon · « **Reply #35 on:** November 26, 2011, 10:56:49 am »

Thank you Tracy for giving us tools that allow our families to function. Thank you for giving us a middle ground and for inspiring so many parents that this fantastic website still thrives so many years after your passing.

Thank you for giving me hope, when I first read your book, that there was a way to help my child sleep that didn't have to break my heart.

Bless you, Tracy, because you certainly blessed my family. X

barbaraz78 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 26, 2011, 14:33:51 pm »

Thank you Tracy, to have given us your inspiration and knowledge to listen, understand and grow our little ones, while we try to prepare them and to give them the tools to make their life the best we can. And thank you to have saved me from one of the most though period of my life, when I found the first weeks of my baby the most overwhelming of my entire life, and I was really not prepared for that. You gave me the hope that I could put some order in my life as a new mum and start to take things in my hands instead of living in the total chaos of early days. Your books and this site are still the most important references for me to decide how to handle the challenges that I encounter in motherhood.

chickpeawillis · « **Reply #37 on:** November 26, 2011, 20:50:26 pm »

Thank you for giving me the skills, patience, confidence and tenacity to love and nurture my baby boy - even through some incredibly tough times - by believing in a way to understand him properly. I couldn't have done it without you. So many times I have wished you could be here to help us, but what an incredible legacy and following you have. This site is testament to that. RIP - you're a very special lady xx

Mrs Coops · « **Reply #38 on:** November 27, 2011, 00:21:21 am »

Tracy I first saw your TV show and loved how you understood and connected with babies and parents alike. I read your book when I was pregnant first time and vowed to follow your advice.

I have got lost a number of times on my ventures through parenthood and wished I could ask for your help. But you left a legacy of like minded parents around the planet, through which you live on and are loved.

I have forged new friendships thanks to you.

You are an icon to parents.

Thank you. xxx

Canwi · « **Reply #39 on:** November 27, 2011, 03:10:09 am »

Tracy,
Thank you for leaving your wisdom for us in the books you wrote. Thank you for starting the forums so long ago.
Without these forums, I do not know where my little DS2 would be as it was your words from BWSAYP that clued me into him probably having reflux.
I thank you for teaching me about night terrors so I could walk my DS1 through those dark nights as he processed the issues of DS2's reflux.

But mostly I thank you for giving me functional tools that I can use on a daily basis with my children (and with others in my life) to find a middle ground of respect, of forethought and starting as I mean to go on, so that I can parent in a way that my children are left feeling empowered and loved.

DH & I thank you often for your gifts and your generosity.
Raising my cuppa to you luv
Rest in peace dear lady.

~Karen~ · « **Reply #40 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:56:22 am »

Thank you Tracey for helping me become the kids of parent I hope to be. x

lulu78vr · « **Reply #41 on:** November 29, 2011, 14:39:17 pm »

Thank you Tracy, your help is so pecious for ur family!

Yazzie · « **Reply #42 on:** November 30, 2011, 13:11:17 pm »

Thanks you thank you

Hutchil · « **Reply #43 on:** May 26, 2012, 02:50:12 am »

Just wanted to say thank you. I am a mom of 2 under 2 years and have been reading and trying to follow the BW Solves all Your Problems. I just checked out the forum today to get help with my 4mo and had no idea Tracy was no longer with us. I send my gratitude to her family. You all should be so proud as she was quite obviously an amazing woman who continues to make a difference in many people's lives.
Best wishes.

surmum · « **Reply #44 on:** June 15, 2012, 09:09:47 am »

You have been my best friend through the tough initial weeks and months of becoming a mother and my little boy is much happier for that. I can't thank you enough and now buy your book for all friends and relatives the minute they announce their pregnancy - your success lives on xx

spanesso · « **Reply #45 on:** September 29, 2012, 18:14:29 pm »

Wow! I am currently reading her third book and didn't know she had passed away. I was so scared to be a mother! Reading her book taught me to enjoy motherhood. Her second book "toddler's whisperer" has saved me many times...it keeps me away from dramatic tantrums and makes my life and daughter's so much easier. Thank you, Tracy, wherever you are.

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Author Topic: Seventh Anniversary of Tracy's Passing (Read 21609 times)

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