There’s just a couple of days left to go now until the end of the school year. Another school year done. It’s a time of transition and the reminder of how quickly Sophie and Thomas are growing up, seeing them reaching another milestone each and, of course, the reminder of the milestones that Jessica is… Read More

We’ve had the last half-term break of this school year and it won’t be long before the school year is over and the summer holidays are here again. We had some lovely days out over half-term and Sophie and Thomas both had some nice moments of one-to-one time with me as well. I tend to… Read More

It’s the little moments that are often my favourite ones. The ordinary, everyday moments – the snuggles on the sofa, the sound of Sophie and Thomas laughing together, the hugs at bedtime. Those little moments where I see just how much my little people love each other, and that beautiful bond that they share.  … Read More

April brings sharp reminders (not that we ever forget) of a family life that will always be divided into ‘before’ and ‘after’. A life with two pairs of siblings sharing things together. The reminder that while Jessica, Sophie and Thomas are, and will always be, a trio, they have never been a trio in life.… Read More

March feels like it’s been a month of being unwell on and off. Both Sophie and Thomas have been off school at various times due to being unwell. I get quite anxious when they’re unwell anyway but the intermittent being unwell is also bringing back memories of those last few weeks of Jessica’s life when… Read More

It’s very weird to think that Sophie and Thomas have now had more time together than Sophie and Jessica did. Another one of those tough milestones that come with life after child loss, and one that I’ve struggled with. As lovely as that bond between Sophie and Thomas is, as wonderful as it is that… Read More