As with the Siblings project earlier this month, I’ve decided to share a Me and Mine post this month with the final photos of our family enjoying time together. This month started with us on holiday on the Isle of Wight. The WiFi was rubbish, the phone reception was poor and so we switched off… Read More
I once described life on PICU as being a rollercoaster of emotions and it was. It was a bumpy ride next to the rollercoaster we have been riding this week. Emotions that change from minute to minute, that come thick and fast, alarming in their suddenness and intensity. They leave me exhausted and drained. Sometimes… Read More
“Oh I expect you want a boy this time around.” This comment makes me annoyed every time I hear it. I have two beautiful little girls and I’m expecting my third child. Just because I have two of one gender does not mean I am desperate for one of the opposite gender. It drives… Read More
A few weeks ago, we went for our 12 week scan. As we waited, my eyes were drawn to one door in the corner. The sonographer called my name and led us in the direction of that door. Please not that one, I thought, but she headed towards it with a smile and invited me… Read More
I remember the first time I set foot in my home after Jessica was born. We’d been in hospital for a month. How strange my house felt, how I looked around as if I was seeing it for the first time. What was once familiar suddenly felt very unfamiliar. I was glad to be home… Read More
The festive season is now upon us. Advent is often a very busy time for us with lots of events in the calendar. There are so many Christmas events and activities happening at this time of year. Our calendar is a little quieter this year though as we were expecting to be in hospital for… Read More
3AM. I am sitting between my children’s beds, holding a hand each as I wait for them to go back to sleep. Listening to my husband snoring. In this moment I feel so utterly alone. Successive nights of interrupted sleep have broken me. 3AM is when I snap, when it all becomes too much… Read More