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February 15, 2016April 11, 2019 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Goodbye, for now, Leo. 

The thought of planning a funeral for Leo terrified me from the moment I realised we were going to have to have a funeral. What on earth does a baby funeral look like?

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HELLO

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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