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July 4, 2017July 6, 2017 thelegacyofleo Parenting After Loss : Eli River

To Breast or Not to Breast

I really want to discuss our feeding journey for Eli, but I feel like it's a topic that can sometimes becomes far too political, so I've really debated how to approach it. Ultimately however, we started this blog to share the realities of our journey after Leo's death, and it's become a place (almost a … Continue reading To Breast or Not to Breast

August 9, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Miscarriage : Robin, Stillbirth : Leo

A Creative Outlet for Grief

I can't actually believe that we've got it this far, its still very early days, but last week we launched our little shop 'Mini Robin Designs' and I am loving having a creative purpose to all the thoughts running through my head, and I hope that others like what we are creating.

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 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.

February 28, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Six Weeks : Looking Back & Forward

This road is going to be long, with many bumps in the way, and I do not know where this journey is going to take us to next.

February 26, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Fraud : What Does a Mother Look Like?

've had this odd feeling when I've been out and about lately and I couldn't quite put it into words, but I think I've worked it out as fraud.

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

Happy Valentines Day, Little Leo

A world full of love Leo, for you. If only you stayed.

January 29, 2016April 11, 2019 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Leo Phoenix, Born 17.01.16

Your story may be short Leo, but it's your story, and we will continue to write it for you. We are so very proud of you and your mummies will always love you, Leo Phoenix.

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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.

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Jess – just one of Leo’s mums

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