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

School has broken up for Christmas and I have two very excited people who are counting down the days and looking forward to Christmas Day. It’s a tough time of year – trying to keep that Christmas magic for Sophie and Thomas while also making space for Jessica and allowing time for grief. Putting up… Read More

We managed to avoid the coughs and colds at the start of the new school year, but the second half of term has seen both Sophie and Thomas having time off school due to being unwell. We’ve had lots of quiet time and snuggles on the sofa together.   Thomas is a bit like Jessica… Read More

The first half-term of the school year is almost done and as always, it seems to have gone by rather quickly. Thomas has enjoyed his first half term at school and Sophie is enjoying being in year 4. Jessica’s year group are away on a residential school trip this week. I wonder how she would… Read More

One of my favourite things about the summer holidays has always been spending time with my children and watching them having fun together. I love how happy they are in each other’s company (most of the time!) and the way they entertain each other. Most of my favourite memories of Jessica and Sophie are from… Read More

July – a month of transitions. With the end of the school year and Thomas’s birthday approaching, July brings with it a reminder of how quickly my children are growing up, and with it a stronger ache for the one who is no longer growing up with her siblings. The reminder of time moving on,… Read More