Our moto has always been : Whatever Tomorrow Brings and it is so much more poignant with every shitty tomorrow that comes our way.
Do Employers have a Duty of Care following Stillbirth?
Do employers have a duty of care following stillbirth? Since Leo died, a lot of people have rightly asked us "how have work been about it all?" The pure notion that people feel that this is a worthwhile question, suggests to me that they also expect to not always get the answer of: "Amazing, they have been … Continue reading Do Employers have a Duty of Care following Stillbirth?
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.
Navigating Friendships whilst Navigating Grief
The more the world moves on, and we don't, you begin to feel even more isolated and disconnected from everything, and everyone, around you.
Finally! An Appointment.
After chasing three times, we have a post mortem appointment. The 8-10 weeks "on the safe side" estimate has ended up being an 11 week appointment, but I'll overlook that. I've been focusing on just getting the appointment so much, that now we have it, it's time to get my head around actually walking back … Continue reading Finally! An Appointment.
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
5fo5 : Month One
Last month, I donated and pledged to the 5for5 Challenge. If you haven't seen what this challenge is, have a look here at the story of Seamus and how his family are marking his fifth birthday. Here, to hold myself accountable, is an update on my five pledges on two month since the birth of … Continue reading 5fo5 : Month One
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.
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
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
The Legacy of Leo 