Hi,

A colleague of mine and his wife lost their baby at 38 weeks a few days ago, and everyone in the office is deeply saddened by this. He hasn't called the office directly but had gotten a family friend to inform us. He's since expressed the desire not to speak to anyone for the moment.

We'd like to do something for him but we're not sure what is appropriate in the circumstances. We still do not know what happened exactly - ie whether bub was stillborn or passed away during labour. Is a card appropriate? Flowers?

Nothing will ever ease the pain of losing a baby, and we are aware that this is a sensitive and devastating situation. Would any of you have any suggestions of what we can do that can express our sympathy and sadness and to let him know that he is in our thoughts?