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My Sunday Photo 14/05/17 – A big achievement on a significant anniversary

13/05/201713/05/2017
Jessica with her 3rd place ticket for the obstacle race at her Girls' Brigade sports day

Yesterday was exactly six years on from the day we were told Jessica’s heart condition was so severe that it was unlikely post-birth surgery would be an option. Back then, we thought that she would live for only a few hours at best. Yesterday, we watched our little miracle taking part in the Girls’ Brigade… Read More

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Milestone moments: swimming, sports day and sleeping in a big girl bed

22/06/201629/07/2016

The last week has seen a couple of milestone moments for my girls; moments of seeing them taking a step forward, growing in confidence or trying something new.  I’ve found before that being on holiday and stepping out of routine can sometimes help give that push to try something new, and this has certainly been… Read More

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Putting on a show

12/08/201512/08/2015
Jessica's stage debut - Putting on a show - Little Hearts, Big Love

Jessica made her stage debut at 16 months old – being carried on stage for the finale of a fundraising concert that we’d organised. We were raising money for the intensive care unit where she had been treated and her entrance just at the key change in “When You Believe” was an emotional one. The… Read More

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TinyTalk baby and toddler signing classes

01/04/201522/07/2022
Jessica and Sophie with their signing certificates from TinyTalk

We’ve been going to TinyTalk signing classes for over three years. Jessica first started in the baby class when she was a few months old. She moved up to the toddler class shortly before she turned two. Sophie first came along to the toddler class with Jessica at just a few days old and has… Read More

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A few firsts for Sophie

14/01/201530/04/2016

Whilst Jessica loves drawing, so far Sophie’s only use for crayons has tended to be something to chew on (until Mummy is a spoilsport and takes them away). It was therefore a lovely surprise to see her sitting down at the craft table at one of the toddler groups this week happily holding a crayon… Read More

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To Jessica on her first day at preschool

07/01/201509/03/2018
Jessica in her preschool uniform ready for her first day

To my darling little Jessica Today was a big day for you – a little step into the world of independence as you went to preschool for the very first time. You looked so very grown-up in your preschool jumper. Surely it was only yesterday that you were a teeny tiny baby snuggled up to… Read More

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Sophie steps out at the park

29/11/201403/12/2014

After dropping Jessica’s health forms off at preschool ready for her to start in January, we decided to go home via the park. It had been a bit of a rainy day so the girls were all bundled up in their waterproof all-in-ones and wellies. This was the first time we’d visited the park since… 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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