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Author: thelegacyofleo

Mother to Leo. Wife. UK. Blogging about the journey from stillbirth.
February 23, 2018February 21, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | The Most Important Message

We dreamed and we talked and we wondered out loud who you would be, but I knew in my heart that if you were anything like your mom, you would be an amazing human being.

February 22, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | A Mission of Mine

I love my children and my wife with all my heart and couldn't dream of my life being any other way. I will never ever forget the children that I lost, but the journey has made me even more grateful.

February 21, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | Life After Loss

We had a different appreciation for what lied ahead and so we tried, even though we were still heartbroken, to enjoy all the little moments.

February 20, 2018March 5, 2019 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the Bereaved Mother

This is a guide for Mothers' Day gifts, or gifts for any day, for the bereaved. If you have a friend or family member who has lost a child, or you are bereaved yourself and fancy treating yourself, these are some of my favourite shops or gifts, with an extra layer of poignancy to them. 

February 20, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | A Mutual Understanding

I was finally feeling what Sophie was feeling. I could understand the level of emotion that was running through her body as I too was now experiencing it.

February 19, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | A Tower Block of Guilt

I feel guilty for not crying. I feel guilty for crying.

February 16, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | Creating a Dash

The week leading up to October 7th will always be a hard one for me. October 7th will always be a bitter sweet day our family, but it’s Emerson and Harper’s birthday.

February 15, 2018February 12, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | Things I Googled

Here we are: Two girls who wanted a baby who did all we could, but it wasn’t quite enough for our perfectly imperfect little girl.

February 14, 2018February 11, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | Our Golden Light

I always thought weekend mornings were going to be so full of life and noise. This silence is not what I expected.

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 thelegacyofleo LGBT Baby Loss

LGBT Baby Loss | They Matter, You Matter

Growing up I was always sure of two things from a young age. One that I was gay, and two that I wanted to be a mum more than anything.

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Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit our blog – this is the story of Leo Phoenix, and what followed his birth.

We are passionate about sharing the honest truth of baby loss, stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Together we fundraise and campaign for better awareness and support for organisations that have helped us to heal.

Explore more about our story by following the categories below, or click on ‘Blog’ in the menu above to find key posts from a range of topics. To discover more about #AdventToRemember, #BabyLossHour or #LGBTBabyLoss and other initiatives, have a look under the ‘About’ section.

If you find yourself here following similar experiences, know that you are not alone and go gentle on yourself.

Please feel free to drop me a comment, or connect on social media whatever your experiences.

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Thank you,
Jess – just one of Leo’s mums

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  • Diversity in Loss
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  • Miscarriage : Robin
  • Parenting After Loss : Eli River
  • Pregnancy After Loss : Magpie
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  • TTC & Fertility Treatment
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    What if You Miscarry your Rainbow?
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    Why Leo Dying is Not the Same as Trying To Conceive
  • One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
    One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
  • A Mother's Day Gift Guide for the Bereaved Mother
    A Mother's Day Gift Guide for the Bereaved Mother
  • #DiversityInLoss - When amniocentesis causes a miscarriage
    #DiversityInLoss - When amniocentesis causes a miscarriage
  • Unsolicited Advice
    Unsolicited Advice
  • Leo Phoenix, Born 17.01.16
    Leo Phoenix, Born 17.01.16
  • Magpie : Bump Day Blogs for Pregnancy After Loss Support Weeks 17-20
    Magpie : Bump Day Blogs for Pregnancy After Loss Support Weeks 17-20
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    Goodbye, for now, Leo. 
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