New Normal – The Legacy of Leo

June 27, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

When Life Gives You Lemons, but You Hate Lemonade

When Leo died, one of the first 'plans' we made was to get away from it all, and go on a holiday. We discussed going somewhere that wasn't already on our list, because we actually wanted to enjoy going to those places, and also somewhere we'd probably never go again, but could if we wanted too. … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons, but You Hate Lemonade

March 30, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Lost. An Analogy.

An image came in my head last night when I was attempting to get to sleep as an anaology for life now, life after stilllbirth, after Leo. Lost. I would explain it as using an hundred year old map of your home town to find the brand new coffee shop. With a compass pointing south. … Continue reading Lost. An Analogy.

March 20, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Dancing in the Kitchen

We've started dancing in the kitchen again. Listening to the radio. Making dinner. Busting out some embarrassing moves. Letting go. I guess from outsider looking in, there are two responses to such frivalous carefree joyful behaviour just two short months since Leo died. 1. How can you possibly feel enjoyment? If I was you, I'd … Continue reading Dancing in the Kitchen

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.

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Jess – just one of Leo’s mums