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Mum’s Voice Blog Series

6th April 2018 by Elle No Comments

I suppose it didn’t feel right for me to launch this blog series without a little introduction from me as to why I think it’s so important.  When I found out I had been nominated for the Tommy’s The Baby Charity “Mum’s Voice” award I felt so proud, of Teddy.  I felt proud to have been able to tell the world about him, and that they weren’t afraid to read it.  People weren’t scared that it was catching or that I was trying to share a message of doom and gloom.  I felt proud that I had been able to chip away at that stigma that baby loss is still haunted by, that there would perhaps be less head-tilters and more people saying “Tell me more about your son…”

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Rainbows & Raindrops

25th January 2018 by Elle 66 Comments

Just because you see a rainbow, and it’s beautiful, and it’s wonderful, and it makes your heart smile; it doesn’t mean that the rain didn’t just happen.  It did.  Everything is soaked, including you.

Of course, I’m not talking about the weather, am I?  No, I am talking about babies (no surprises there then?!).  What I want to say here may not come out in the intended way; but I am going to give it my best shot and see what happens.  Obviously we want another baby, quite badly now I might add.  Teddy should have been two in May, even if he had lived; I think I still would have hoped I was pregnant with another healthy pregnancy by now.  Alas, neither.

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I’m Still Standing (Better than I Ever Did)

14th January 2018 by Elle 8 Comments

Looking like a true survivor.  Well,  Elton had it pretty bang on didn’t he?  The truth is, when I launched this little blog this time last year, I had no idea that it would be so needed.  Not just for me, for my sanity and to express many of the emotions I had kept to myself, but for all of the other women, the survivors, who have contacted me over the past year.

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2017; Another Year Done….

3rd January 2018 by featheringtheemptynest 11 Comments

I know that sounds like a statement of relief, but it’s really not.  I feel as if “Another Year Done” is a huge tick in the metaphorical box of life, a massive achievement on our part.  I am not one to wish time away, quite the opposite; but I knew from the start that I had to be kind to myself in 2017 and so getting through it feels epic.  This time last year I felt utterly miserable; I honestly couldn’t see the wood for the trees.  I couldn’t fathom how, after Teddy had already died, we could go on to lose another baby; our rainbow.  Life was feeling incredibly, dare I say, unfair; and I wanted things to turn around for us so desperately.   I recall the walk we took on New Years Day, as we do every year; and I remember us saying to each other that this year, 2017, it had to get better.  Let’s face it, I don’t think it could have got much worse.

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Instagram post 2193071458518096784_1439492759 Didn’t think I’d get my “to-do” list done today....and I didn’t🙈😂
Next time I’ll spend less time eating Christmas sandwiches.🤷🏼‍♀️
Feeling thankful that it’s Friday and we’ve got a fun weekend planned for my husband’s birthday!🎈🥂 Anyone else up to anything exciting this weekend?
#leweekend #festivefeels #goshortyitsyourbirthday
Instagram post 2192366439409924107_1439492759 AD| I am getting Christmas gifting all wrapped up this year; trying to shop smarter and more sustainably. @fatface have something for everyone and I’ll even be using their recyclable bags to wrap gifts!🤩
They already source 96% of the cotton for their cotton products sustainably. By 2020, this will be 100%.
So many of their other products are made using recyclable materials now…it’s well worth a browse for your loved ones this Christmas! ✨🌿🎄
#fatfacemoments #christmasgiftideas #sustainablechristmas
Instagram post 2191602191562044673_1439492759 Winter skies and twinkly lights✨👌🏼
#festiveaf #decembersky
Instagram post 2190756690507788466_1439492759 I made another Christmas wreath this year. Felt pretty fly. The end.🌿✨🤷🏼‍♀️
#falalalala #deckthehalls #handmadechristmas
(Workshop was with @podandpip , not an advert.  My jumper is from a previous paid partnership)
Instagram post 2190144998966866172_1439492759 When we were building this room I always hoped it would be big enough to have a BIG tree at Christmas, and, well...✨☺️
#gobigorgohome #thatsabigone #ohchristmastree
Instagram post 2189457569511465449_1439492759 AD| At the grand old age of 34, I can finally say I am HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!🤩
This year we will be hosting our first ever Christmas Day (just like proper grown-ups do!) and I have to say that I am rather looking forward to it.  I’ve got everything I need to look the part thanks to @Sophie_allport ,so if the cooking turns out to be a disaster at least I can distract them all with my beautiful table setting?
Is anyone else hosting this year; I’d love to know any tips from seasoned hosts?!🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏼🎄
You can get 15% OFF online until 12th December when you use my code ELLE15.  See my stories for my favourite festive picks...Cheers!🥂✨
#hostesswiththemostess #sophieallport #homeforchristmas
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