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My Best Friend’s Words for Tilda and Me

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jennie

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Today as I walked into the church it felt absolutely right to have Michele by my side. On the way into the church she steadied me and supported me as it was all I could do not to collapse onto … Continue reading →

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Matilda’s Funeral

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jennie

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Today we said goodbye to our beautiful Matilda Mae. It was a day of heartbreaking sadness, dawning realisation that our daughter is truly gone and a surreal feeling of peace and of calm as our family and friends gathered around … Continue reading →

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Remembering The Little Life of Matilda Mae

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jennie

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For those who cannot be with us x

Order of Service

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The Edspire Three: A Very Rare Post From Daddy

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jennie

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David has written this sibling section of the funeral from the perspective of Esther and William. I may be biased but I think it is wonderful. I would love to know what you think. When Baby Tilda first arrived at … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Guest Post: Writing Through Grief

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jennie

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My son Freddie was born into my blog and died on my blog; 8 years worth of readers awaited him and recognised the silence of a no daily post as meaning a birth had taken place. Some of those readers … Continue reading →

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My Blog, My Grief, Me

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jennie

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No mummy should have to write their baby’s funeral No mummy should have to grieve for their child No mummy should have to find a way of coping with their grief No mummy should have to find a way of … Continue reading →

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Two Sleeps or Sleepless Nights To Go

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jennie

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Today we met with the vicar to finalise our plans for Thursday. For Matilda Mae’s Goodbye. We have decided that we will not travel to the church in the car with Tilda. It is a thirty minute journey and I … Continue reading →

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Matilda Mae In The Night Garden

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jennie

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Today we have completed the order of service for the church and have changed the music for the crematorium. Only 17 people are going to the crematorium. It will be a short, private goodbye for our closest family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Dear Matilda Mae

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jennie

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Dear Matilda Mae It is just a few days now until we will say goodbye to your body. I have been so confused over the last few weeks. If I truly believe that you are in heaven then why are … Continue reading →

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From One MM Mummy To Another

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jennie

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Dear Matilda Mae I met your mummy through Bliss. Your brother and sister were born prematurely not long after my premature triplets. Me and your mummy shared a lot in common and we became good friends. I remember the day … Continue reading →

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