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Tag Archives: milestones

Word of the Week – Thankful

05/09/2014

My little miracle Jessica turns three tomorrow and so this week’s word of the week is: Looking back over the last three years I have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful for: All the wonderful medical staff that have cared for Jessica since she was first diagnosed and especially to Dr Wilson… Read More

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A special moment

25/08/201420/11/2015

Today’s BEDAOutmumbered prompt invites us to capture a moment from our day and share it. We had a lovely special moment at the weekend whilst visiting friends with Sophie taking her first few steps  using their daughter’s baby walker I stood her at the walker so I could take a photo of her with the… Read More

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First signing certificate

04/08/201413/02/2015

Last week I had a very proud mummy moment with Sophie when she got her first signing certificate at Tiny Talk for being able to clap her hands (and she also did ‘signing’ hands for the first time at the class too!). Sophie has been coming along to Jessica’s toddler signing classes ever since she… Read More

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Word of the Week 18/07/14 – Crawling

18/07/201414/07/2018
Crawling - this week's word of the week

Life has suddenly become a lot more fun this week as Sophie has started crawling. Yes, my baby is now on the move and getting around at some speed. Life has become a lot more interesting as a result. It now feels like I am constantly diving to the floor to pick up stickers, pieces… Read More

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Word of the Week 16/05/14 – Milestones

16/05/201417/07/2017
The word 'milestones'

This week’s word of the week is:It’s been quite a significant week for my two girls. On Sunday, Sophie sat without being supported for the very first time during crèche at church. Whilst she still tends to loll to one side and fall over, she is managing to sit by herself for longer and longer… Read More

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Moving on from mummy milk

25/04/201413/03/2018
Me feeding Sophie on the day she was born

On Sunday, my baby will celebrate her half-birthday. She will have her first taste of solid food (which will probably be puréed parsnip). This is a big milestone and one which feels bittersweet to me. It is lovely that she is growing and developing but part of me is sad that she will no longer… 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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