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Tag Archives: CHD

Sharing Jessica’s story at Dine with Davina to raise awareness of the importance of Action Medical Research

13/10/202117/10/2021
Jessica's banner in the background of tables and chairs set up for the Dine with Davina event

Last week, my husband and I are were kindly invited by Action Medical Research to attend their Dine with Davina event in Southampton and share Jessica’s story. It was lovely to get dressed up and have a day out together, enjoying a delicious three-course meal, and to be able to talk about Jessica is always… Read More

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CHD: Unwanted stories?

10/02/202120/01/2023
Jessica on her bed in the cardiac ward drawing a picture

I used to post quite regularly during heart month to try and raise awareness of CHD. Sharing our story to try and bring hope to other families or to raise awareness of research that might help other heart children. Sharing our experiences in Facebook groups to help other families going through similar experiences. I wanted… Read More

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How Heartline can help provide MedicAlert medical ID jewellery for heart children

06/02/202106/02/2021
A boy wearing a MedicAlert bracelet

Disclaimer: Heartline and MedicAlert contacted me to raise awareness of this project. I have not received any compensation for sharing this post.   February is Heart Month. In the past, I have shared posts to help raise awareness of congenital heart defects, and how they affected day-to-day life for children like Jessica. One of the… Read More

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National Grief Awareness Week – #shareyourstory

02/12/202002/12/2020
A very smiley Jessica on the rocking horse at the park

This week (2nd – 8th December) is National Grief Awareness Week – a week which aims to normalise grief and get people talking about it. Many people feel uncomfortable around those who are grieving and it’s all too easy for grief to become a topic to avoid.  I have always tried to be open when… Read More

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Friday Focus 16/11/18 – Remembering

16/11/201815/11/2018
Remember - this week's word of the week

Sophie took part in her first Remembrance Sunday parade this week. She did so well marching with her Girls’ Brigade friends and staying silent to remember those who have fought and died in war. I always find the remembrance service very sobering and moving and even more so this year. I couldn’t help but remember… Read More

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A terrible freedom – life after the loss of a child with a disability

14/06/201814/06/2018
Sophie pushing Jessica in her buggy

If you’d asked me to describe our daily life with Jessica, I would have said it was pretty normal. All the things that came with having a child with a complex heart condition were just part of our everyday life. We did them without really thinking about them and never really noticed their impact. It… Read More

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A little girl with a special heart

19/05/2018
A smiley Jessica on a fairground ride

Yesterday, we said our final goodbyes to Jessica as we celebrated her life at church with family and friends, and then laid her to rest in her forever bed. It was a day of sadness and smiles, tears and laughter and one in which we as a family felt truly surrounded by love. Our church… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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