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Creating a legacy, building community, and raising awareness after stillbirth as gay mothers

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March 17, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Two Months Gone, Two Months Here

wo months gone, but two whole months with you to love, cherish and share with the world - and that, my little Leo, just makes me smile.

March 15, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Unsolicited Advice

So, it appears we are at the beginning of two stages: firstly, discovering which friends really make the cut, and secondly, putting up with random people's unsolicited advice. Granted, the second is the joy every new parent has to learn to deal with. You smile, go oh really, that's interesting, I'll look into that, and … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice

March 14, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Mr. Grief

Sometimes, you get taken right back to square one. Or maybe square three. Today started okay, I had every intention to do a few errands, go for a walk, get outside. And then, out of nowhere, one too many errands is just too much. These errands were only at home ones too. Hardly difficult. I've … Continue reading Mr. Grief

March 14, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo, TTC & Fertility Treatment

Rainbows?

Now, after Leo died we said that we would try again, eventually. We also said when we were pregnant that we would at least give our two frozen embryos a shot - we couldn't leave them.

March 11, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Aching Arms

I wrote the below the other day - when I was really feeling the physical effects of this shitty grief journey. It really comes out of the blue, with no warning or reason. Just like it bubbles up and hits you. This morning I've felt similar. Like I'm still connected to Leo physically - I … Continue reading Aching Arms

March 9, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Motivation

I am now a fond believer that if you feel it, you should run with it. It breeds a sense of success, empowerment, worth, excitement. Life.

March 7, 2016April 2, 2019 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Our Three Days With Leo

If you were to ask someone who hasn't gone through a death of their child, which three days they would pick to remember, if that was all they could keep, I wonder what they would choose?

March 7, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Leo Phoenix through Music

I wanted something to play when nothing else seems quite right. I thought I would share it and why the songs are on there.

March 7, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

A Letter to Leo

A letter to Leo on Mothers Day  

March 6, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

How Do We Compare?

Who is the judge? Am I? Are you?

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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.

If you like something you read, or think it may help someone you know, please feel free to share.

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

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CATEGORIES

  • Diversity in Loss
  • Fundraising & Campaigning
  • LGBT Baby Loss
  • Miscarriage : Robin
  • Parenting After Loss : Eli River
  • Pregnancy After Loss : Magpie
  • Stillbirth : Leo
  • TTC & Fertility Treatment
  • Working in Baby Loss

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  • What if You Miscarry your Rainbow?
    What if You Miscarry your Rainbow?
  • When Its No Longer Just Grief.
    When Its No Longer Just Grief.
  • On a Quest to Improve Maternity Bereavement Services | Melanie, Bereavement Midwife for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
    On a Quest to Improve Maternity Bereavement Services | Melanie, Bereavement Midwife for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
  • A Walk with a Three Year Old Leo
    A Walk with a Three Year Old Leo
  • #DiversityInLoss - the little brother that I didn’t get to meet
    #DiversityInLoss - the little brother that I didn’t get to meet
  • What I Want You to Know about Pregnancy After Loss
    What I Want You to Know about Pregnancy After Loss
  • Rainbows aren't the Cure | Saying Hello to Grief Again
    Rainbows aren't the Cure | Saying Hello to Grief Again
  • Why Leo Dying is Not the Same as Trying To Conceive
    Why Leo Dying is Not the Same as Trying To Conceive

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