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Tag Archives: musings

Living with the fear of losing a child: thoughts from the other side

13/02/201913/02/2019
Jessica wearing a princess dress, fairy wings and a teddy bear ears headband looking at a fairy house in the woods

One of my favourite quotes as a heart parent was this one: “Having a child with a life-threatening condition changes you. It brings out strength in you that you never knew you had, it makes you appreciate the little things in life, it makes you fear that every memory you make together may be your… Read More

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Grief and life after Jessica: reflecting on my word for the year

05/02/201904/02/2019
The word survival in front of a word cloud of encouraging phrases and words

Nearly every week on my blog, I share a post called “The Friday Focus”. It’s a post where I sum up the past week in one word and reflect on the things that made me smile.   I see a lot of posts on social media about choosing a word for the year. Something that… Read More

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A mum of two plus one

28/01/201930/01/2019
Sophie cuddling Thomas with Jessica looking on from a photo on her photo blanket

Two plus one equals three. My five-year-old could tell you that. It’s a simple sum, two plus one. But when you’re a mum to “two plus one” somehow that sum doesn’t always seem to add up right.   Two plus one equals three, right? I am a mum of three. It is a title that… Read More

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Grief and life after Jessica: Stillness in the storm

20/12/201820/12/2018
A drawing of me sitting on the sofa holding Thomas with angel Jessica behind me

I sit on the sofa with a sleeping baby in my arms and a cup of tea next to me. For a moment, I think I should put him down. My to-do list is a long one at this time of year. I think of the jobs I should be getting on with but then… Read More

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Christmas isn’t always magical

13/12/201812/12/2018
A picture of a festive scene on top of an iceberg with "stress", "sadness" and "overwhelm" beneath the surface

I found it hard to find the right Christmas card for hubby this year. Most of the ones in the shops had sentiments looking forward to a “magical Christmas” or “the best Christmas ever” or “making happy memories” and other similar thoughts. Trying to find one that expressed what I wanted to say – that… Read More

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Grief and life after Jessica: Say her name

03/12/201802/12/2018
Jessica on a rocking black swan

I shared a post recently on my personal Facebook feed to help family and friends with Christmas cards this year. A reminder that it was okay to include Jessica’s name. That phrases such as “and remembering…” or “never forgetting…” do not offend a bereaved parent, but are welcomed. Jessica may no longer be physically with… Read More

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Grief and life after Jessica: Six months on

17/10/201816/10/2018

Six months. Six months since the last time I cuddled my big girl; the last time I looked into her beautiful eyes. How can six months have passed by already, how did I manage to survive six months without her? And yet I have and will continue to do so. One moment at a time,… 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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