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Sophie looking at the water wheel in the Garden of Time at Iver Environment Centre

Exploring the gardens at Iver Environment Centre

Iver Environment Centre has been on my list of places to visit for some time. We frequently pass it on the way to Uxbridge. I’ve seen various activities advertised during…

Jessica on Daddy's back, giving him a big cuddle

Grieving dads matter too

So much of what I read about child bereavement focuses on grieving mothers. I read things like “there is no pain greater than that of a grieving mother” and while…

A drawing of me holding a placard reading "Vote for me. Little Hearts, Big Love. #BiBs2018"

Why I’d love a nomination in this year’s BiBs awards

Nominations have now opened for this year’s Brilliance in Blogging (BiBs) awards. A couple of years ago, my blog was shortlisted in the Family category of the BiBs. It’s always…

A babygro, hat, bootees and Scrabble letters spelling out "thirty six weeks"

Pregnancy after child loss – 36 weeks

We’ve been preparing a little more for Peanut’s imminent arrival over the last couple of weeks. There’s now space in our bedroom for the Moses basket and we’ve been busy…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 29

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Full - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 20/07/2018 – Appointments, milestones and emotional moments

It’s been a week full of appointments, milestone moments, events and emotions. There’s been lots of last moments as we approach the end of term for Sophie. We’ve also been…

Sophie on her first and penultimate day at preschool

To Sophie on her last day at preschool

Darling Sophie, Today is your last day at preschool. I can’t quite believe that eighteen months have passed since your very first day at preschool. It has been lovely to…

Me in silhouette looking out of the window

Grief and life after Jessica: How are you?

“How are you?” Such a natural question and so difficult to answer at times. I have my standard responses now. I’m ok. Surviving. Up and down. Taking it moment by…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 28

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

"Hospital" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 13/07/18 – Going back to A&E

After an emotional evening at the Girls’ Brigade awards evening last Friday, we ended up taking an unexpected trip to hospital with Sophie after she tripped and fell while spinning…