When you have your fifth baby Your fourth daughter She does not really need much in the way of clothing Everything is handed down From sister to sister to sister As it should be But every new human being needs … Continue reading
Today I am 27+1 This is a funny time in pregnancy for me It is a time when I often feel sad That I have never had an innocent pregnancy I have never had a tummy full of baby And … Continue reading
Today I am 27 weeks pregnant I have a large blossoming bump And I love my pregnant shape I have been dreaming about how I might dress this bump If David and I were to have a romantic date This … Continue reading
“Story telling is about connecting to other people and helping people to see what you see.” – Michael Margolis Just before Christmas I was lucky enough to take Esther and William To Disney on Ice – Frozen This wonderful story … Continue reading
The second of February It always starts and ends with tears It is such a difficult day Wanting to honour and remember our daughter But knowing that it is in fact the anniversary Of our last hours with her before … Continue reading
Here it is The month I have been dreading Four years on from the day you died Four years on from when part of me died Four years on from the start of the darkest days, weeks, months and year … Continue reading
Four years on Fewer stars appear on my timelines Not so many friends send messages and cards Less family join us to remember our daughter Grief is a lonely lonely journey And time is not a healer It heals others … Continue reading
I am not a gambler I do not really like to take risks I like a quiet life I like to feel safe I am not a gambler I am a planner I do not like surprises I like things … Continue reading
This week has been a long week David away People insistent on causing us unnecessary stress Which has led to David and I fighting And the children hearing! Tilda’s anniversary Battling headlice It just been a long and exhausting week … Continue reading
Today I am 25+3 weeks pregnant. At this gestation with Esther and William this happened Saturday 10th July 2010. I was 25 weeks and 3 days pregnant. With twins. David had invited his Dad round to help us start preparing … Continue reading