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Pregnancy after Loss
I thought if we were lucky enough to get pregnant again after Cora died, I’d use my blog to talk openly about pregnancy after loss. I wanted to continue to raise awareness and share all the highs and lows (let’s be honest here; mainly lows at the moment) of life after Cora died and the…
9 Months In; 9 Months Out
I’m sure we’ve all seen the comparison pictures on social media, or perhaps you’ve even done one yourself; ‘9 months in; 9 months out’, marking the special time spent with baby growing inside and the same amount of time with baby growing on the outside. I remember seeing many of these milestone pictures while pregnant…
To Move, or Not to Move.
Spoiler alert!! For anyone who doesn’t want to read the whole post … Joe and I are relocating! We’ve been living in Sheffield (minus our time away travelling) for eleven years but it finally feels time for a new adventure. “Where are we moving to?” I hear you ask… Chester! Well actually, we’re moving back…
What Happens Now?
If you have no experience of baby loss then it’s probably hard to imagine what happens after a baby dies. Let’s be honest, it’s something most of us probably try hard not to think about and I don’t blame you – the thought is just too painful and I wouldn’t wish the reality on anyone.…
New Year, New Me?
We’ve all become accustomed to the familiar pressure of New Year’s resolutions and the societal view that; a new year requires a new, improved you. These resolutions usually involve exercise and diets, budgeting, starting new hobbies and creating a strict Mrs Hinch cleaning list – not a dig, Mrs H, I’m a big fan! The…
One Day with Cora
When you’ve spent over 9 months excitedly preparing for the arrival of your healthy baby and the beginning of your new life as a family, nothing prepares you for those words only moments after they’re born: “I’m so sorry but your daughter is going to die.” With no understanding of what had happened to our…
An Introduction
If you’d asked me this time last year, as I excitedly posted my pregnancy announcement on social media, I would never have guessed I’d be writing a blog. Who has time for a blog while looking after a baby!? Back then, I thought once you had your successful 12-week scan, your baby was guaranteed to…
Motherhood and Me 