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Losing an older child while pregnant with another baby – the emotional rollercoaster

One of the things that I find hard about having to cope with grieving for Jessica while being pregnant with Peanut is the lack of information and support for women…

A view of Peppa Pig World from the Queen's Flying Coach Ride

Reconnecting with other heart families at Paultons Park

The heart family day out at Paultons Park has always been a highlight in our summer calendar. Last year, we missed out on it due to being in limbo over…

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Crafting with kids – egg box flowers

Sophie and I have been inspired by nature with our crafting over the last few weeks. These simple egg box flowers are easy for preschoolers to make with a little…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 26

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…

Sophie wearing a flower crown made from hawksbeard

#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 4

#30DaysWild is a nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trust. It aims to encourage people to connect with nature through doing wild activities every day throughout June. We joined in…

Me, hubby and Sophie in the garden holding the cushion with Jessica's picture on

Me and Mine – June 2018

It feels like we are in a strange kind of limbo at the moment. A time between two different family lives. Having to prepare for the arrival of a new…

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Friday Focus 29/06/18 – Feeling hot, hot, hot

It’s been lovely to have so much sunshine this week, even if it has been a little too hot for my liking at times! Sophie’s preschool always have a couple…

A scan picture of Peanut at 32 weeks

Pregnancy after child loss – 32 weeks

I’ve now hit the point in my pregnancy when it has suddenly dawned on me that we really are about to have another baby – and how soon that moment…

Miniland seen from the Sky Rider ride at Legoland

Fun with friends at Legoland

Legoland has always been one of our favourite places to visit. Our days out there are much more infrequent now that we no longer have annual passes though. Sophie’s preschool…

The cover of "How to Grieve Like a Champ"

Book review – How to Grieve Like a Champ

Grief is a journey that none of us want to take, and yet nearly all of us will find ourselves having to navigate it at some point in our lives.…