It’s so long since I’ve written a blog post but today I’m just feeling the need. I’ve been feeling bad that I didn’t write anything for Lentil’s birthday. I don’t know why. I think maybe I feel the need to document him in some way. … Continue reading And Another Year Passes
Category: Family
Introducing Kit / And Then There Were Three…
Yesterday we discovered that Lentil and Pip are gaining a little brother or sister. It’s really early days and a lot could go wrong, so why am I announcing it now? I’ve realised that however long I get to keep this baby for, whether it’s … Continue reading Introducing Kit / And Then There Were Three…
Anxiously Waiting
This is another of those ongoing posts that I began writing a long time ago, I started this one before J had arrived but it’s finally time to share! 7th of April – This morning I received some top secret news, my sister is pregnant. … Continue reading Anxiously Waiting
An Emotional Week
While I was pregnant with Lentil my brother-in-law got engaged to his very lovely girlfriend. I quickly got excited about the tiny smart outfit that Lentil would wear to the wedding. Wondering whether it would be a tiny suit or a little dress. I couldn’t … Continue reading An Emotional Week
The Motherhood Challenge
Recently my Facebook feed has been full of people taking part in the motherhood challenge. Mums are sharing pictures that make them proud to be a mother. Initially I felt a bit upset about them but I was having trouble working out why. I love … Continue reading The Motherhood Challenge
Six Months On And Three Months In
Today Lentil would have been six months old. I can’t help wondering how big he would have been and if I still would have been able to lift him. We went to his grave yesterday, I like going to his grave, it’s so beautiful there. … Continue reading Six Months On And Three Months In
How Do You Support Someone Through Grief?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the different reactions that people have when it comes to grief. A few years ago the mum of one of my best friend’s died. She was such a wonderful lady, my mum was very poorly when I was … Continue reading How Do You Support Someone Through Grief?
A Letter To My Gorgeous Son
Today Lentil would have been four months old. I miss him so much every day, I still shed a few tears for him each day, for all that he is missing out on, for the void left, for the future we had imagined. I love … Continue reading A Letter To My Gorgeous Son
The Art Of Smiling
Apparently today is World Smile Day. Who knew that was a thing? Well apparently it is, and it’s today. It takes place each year on the first Friday in October. I never previously thought about smiling. I’m a smiler, a grinner usually. I tend to … Continue reading The Art Of Smiling
Time To Celebrate
When I was pregnant one of my friends offered to throw me a baby shower. I decided that I didn’t want one because I was worried about tempting fate. I was worried that we would celebrate and then everything would go wrong. I wanted to … Continue reading Time To Celebrate