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Tag Archives: milestones

Friday Focus 07/09/18 – Emotional firsts

07/09/201806/09/2018
"Firsts" - this week's word of the week

This week has been a particularly emotional one as two big firsts have come together: the first of Jessica’s birthdays without her and Sophie’s first day at school. We’ve also come to the end of our first summer without Jessica which was also our first one with Thomas. So many moments of missing Jessica so… Read More

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To Sophie on her first day at school

06/09/201805/09/2018
Sophie in her school uniform

Darling Sophie, Today is your first day at school. A big step for you and one that you are ready to take. I know that you will take it in your stride and I am sure you will love your time at school. You are so confident and outgoing, as bright as a button and… Read More

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To Jessica – now you are six..

06/09/201706/09/2017
Jessica sitting on top of a tree stump

Darling Jessica, Today is your sixth birthday, one of your heart days and your first day of Year 1. What a lot of lovely milestones for one day! This morning, you headed off to school with a big smile on your face, excited to be back seeing your friends and to be able to celebrate… Read More

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A special Sports Day achievement

19/05/201719/05/2017
Jessica jumping over the hurdle in the lead of the obstacle race

Jessica loves taking part in sports day. For her, it is all about having fun and being with her friends, rather than about winning. Just taking part and crossing the finish line makes her a winner. This year, she got to take part in her first Girls’ Brigade sports day with her friends from the… Read More

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My Sunday Photo 14/05/17 – A big achievement on a significant anniversary

13/05/201713/05/2017
Jessica with her 3rd place ticket for the obstacle race at her Girls' Brigade sports day

Yesterday was exactly six years on from the day we were told Jessica’s heart condition was so severe that it was unlikely post-birth surgery would be an option. Back then, we thought that she would live for only a few hours at best. Yesterday, we watched our little miracle taking part in the Girls’ Brigade… Read More

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To Sophie on her first day at preschool

09/01/201715/07/2018
Sophie wearing her preschool jumper, ready for her first day

Darling Sophie, Today saw you take a little step into the world of independence – your first day at preschool. A new adventure, new opportunities to learn and to make friends. A few hours of your life each week that I will no longer have a share in. A time that I will only get… Read More

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Now you are three

27/10/201625/10/2016

Darling Sophie Today you are three years old.  Those three years since you were born have passed by in the blink of an eye.  No longer a baby, no longer really a toddler – you are a little girl who likes to be as independent as possible.  “I can do it myself!” is a phrase… 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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