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Joules at Watergate Bay ~ Sponsored post

17th June 2019 by Elle No Comments

I know you can’t really be at liberty to say “My favourite place on earth” until you’ve actually travelled most places, but for me, if I were to take that liberty, I would most certainly say North Cornwall. It has been my happiest place for many years, and the place we go to escape whenever times aren’t as happy.  So when Joules asked me if I would like to partner with them to take my Mum on a girls trip to one of my favourite hotels, the answer was a pretty obvious one. Here is a little round-up of our break in one of my favourite bays…

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Kitchen Renovation (Part 1)

3rd June 2019 by Elle 1 Comment

I am saying part one, only because I am assuming that this is destined to be a two (if not three!) part-er.  I know, who would have thought there was that much to say about a kitchen extension, but trust me when I say I could probably go all day (It’s at this point I should probably say that I am surprised I have any friends as we near the end of this project, I must have bored them all to tears with my kitchen chat over these past months). If you missed the first post about our plans for this project, you can find that here.

I feel like we are nearing the final furlong with this project, so with that in mind I thought it was a good time to document what these past few months have been like.  Aside from not having a washing machine, or indeed any water downstairs for the past six weeks, I would say that all in all it’s actually been easier than I thought.  Saying that though, we did tactically plan a two week break in Cornwall when we knew things would be at their worst, so that when we came home it would feel like were on the home straight to completion.  I know everyone says this, but the only thing that I have really struggled with during this entire project is the dust and mess the work creates. I tried to keep things clean at first, and then gave up about six weeks in as the dust and dirt would come back in pretty much instantly after I cleaned. Sometimes you just have to admit defeat and wait for the worst to pass!

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When Lightning Strikes Twice…

2nd April 2019 by Elle 275 Comments

Well, three times actually; and it has made me think long and hard about whether to post this. Left me pondering that I might be turning into a one woman pity party? Or perhaps, I fear that I might be shattering the illusion that happily ever afters come easily to those who have already endured enough heartbreak? When I read it back to myself I thought “Well, you couldn’t make this sh*t up if you tried?”

I suppose that is my reason for posting; that I considered that there might be more of us, the unlucky ones, the ones who chase that rainbow, that “happily ever after” for far longer than they have the energy to. The ones who feel battered, bruised and broken by it all, who are on the precipice of giving it all up and chasing another dream.

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Kitchen Planning (Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…)

15th February 2019 by Elle 7 Comments

It’s here, it’s actually imminent, and I cannot quite believe it.  When we moved into this house at the end 2014, I was certain we would have a new kitchen extension within a couple of years. Then, what with one thing and other; namely pregnancy, birth, death and re-building our lives, it’s never quite taken shape.  We had originally planned to start last spring, but with me knee-deep in writing a book and having to do that from home, well it didn’t seem like the best project to throw into the mix. So we saved and juggled our finances a little more until we could afford to pull off the changes we have really been dreaming of; and I cannot wait to tell you what they are.

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elle Elle Wright is a wife, mother, author and blogger. After the death of her son, Teddy, at three days old, Elle started writing to navigate her new life and as a way to feel purpose again. Her Feathering The Empty Nest blog is a way of finding light in darkness, positivity in times of desperation and, hopefully, making a few people laugh along the way.

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Like so many of us in recent days I’ve been taki Like so many of us in recent days I’ve been taking moments to truly appreciate the things we often take for granted. Food, warmth, safety.
Finding glimmers of joy through the bursts of much-needed spring sunshine. 
Remembering to breathe in deeply when I’m enjoying the freedom of a long walk.
Pushing my daughter on the swing, taking her swimming, sitting down to eat a meal together. Getting to tuck her into a safe, warm bed. 
Remembering how truly lucky we are to be able to have any of those things. Because really, once all is said and done, that’s all that separates any of us from the unthinkable; luck.
💙💛
One from two weeks ago, because it makes me feel h One from two weeks ago, because it makes me feel happy and calm.  Learning to ride those emotions of TTC after loss (again🤪) and appreciating those moments of happiness and calm in between. I’m halfway into writing a piece about secondary infertility second-time-around (there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write?!), and it struck me that this time around,  I do get more of those moments of pure happiness.  It took me such a long time to feel truly happy again; that kind of happiness that hurts your face and makes you feel like you’re going to burst.  So when I get to feel like that I grasp it with both hands and don’t want to let it go.
We’ve decided against jumping back into IVF this time. I don’t want to fall back down that hole of crashing from month-to-month, cycle-to-cycle, and living by rules of “but we might be going through treatment/pregnant by then, so…” Eight years of your life feels like an incredibly long time to be swallowed whole by the desire to start (and grow) a family. So many of those years spent consumed by grief and “what ifs”. Although I’m painfully aware that those eight years will be much shorter a time than other peoples journeys. 
So, for now,  we’ll be seeking out (and clutching hold of) those moments of pure happiness🌊✨
I’d love to know what other people have done to get them through the times when they’ve taken a break from treatment/trying/everything in between?🤷🏼‍♀️
#abumpintheroad #askmehisname #secondaryinfertility
Sunnier moments and later sunsets….absolutely ho Sunnier moments and later sunsets….absolutely holding on for the promise of Spring🤪🤞🏼✨🌱
These past couple of weeks we’ve been full of illness and keeping ourselves entertained by watching the diggers in the garden (endless fun!😂) and today we’ve finished off the week by blasting out Hanson’s all time classic “Where’s the Love?”….an absolute high-brow musical education happening over here, I think we can all agree🤷🏼‍♀️👍🏼😂
On my ever-growing To Do list in here- get some panelling on that wall. Although I think we’ll do it differently to the old house🤔
#springisintheair #whereisthelovetho
I’ve got that Friday feeling and this sunshine i I’ve got that Friday feeling and this sunshine is definitely helping✨🌞 
Why are all of the weeks of January approx 243 days long?🤷🏼‍♀️😂
Still, I’ve put all those extra hours to good use 😩and we’ve been planning phase 2 (of about 58 phases😳🤣) of our house renovation. We’ve chosen new windows, are in the process of planning the garden (work starting in just 9 days time, not that I’m counting🤭⏳) and are making some more changes/additions inside the house. 
In the meantime, I’m just enjoying the corners that look a little bit finished. This one is a guest bedroom, and if I’m honest….after we bought this bed I wanted to swap it into our room🙈🤷🏼‍♀️
Anyone else out there making plans for home and garden improvements this year?
#tgif #homerenovation
I will kiss your pebble head for as long as this e I will kiss your pebble head for as long as this earth allows me. A thousand thank you’s will never be enough for all you’ve got us through❤️
Happy Birthday to my main squeeze, trusty steed and all-round good guy🥳🎈
#hedidntchoosethepuglife
Gearing up for a wild one here…. If wild means s Gearing up for a wild one here….
If wild means staying in, opening a bottle of 🍾 and definitely being asleep before midnight?!🤷🏼‍♀️🤪😂
I hope everyone had a happy week, and if you didn’t, then I wish for many happier days to come for you🤞🏼❤️✨
Just a little note from me you say thank you. Thank you for sticking around and for putting up with me being the most lackadaisical poster on here for the last year, for your unwavering kindness and support (especially with A Bump In The Road📚), and for never failing to make me howl with laughter with comments and messages. You guys are the best❤️
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, so if you could all just carry on being wonderful then that would be fantastic👏🏼 Here’s to a happy year ahead…
Cheers everyone🥂
#twelvedaysofchristmas #auldlangsyne #promiseillpostmoreoften 🤣
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Like so many of us in recent days I’ve been taki Like so many of us in recent days I’ve been taking moments to truly appreciate the things we often take for granted. Food, warmth, safety.
Finding glimmers of joy through the bursts of much-needed spring sunshine. 
Remembering to breathe in deeply when I’m enjoying the freedom of a long walk.
Pushing my daughter on the swing, taking her swimming, sitting down to eat a meal together. Getting to tuck her into a safe, warm bed. 
Remembering how truly lucky we are to be able to have any of those things. Because really, once all is said and done, that’s all that separates any of us from the unthinkable; luck.
💙💛
One from two weeks ago, because it makes me feel h One from two weeks ago, because it makes me feel happy and calm.  Learning to ride those emotions of TTC after loss (again🤪) and appreciating those moments of happiness and calm in between. I’m halfway into writing a piece about secondary infertility second-time-around (there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write?!), and it struck me that this time around,  I do get more of those moments of pure happiness.  It took me such a long time to feel truly happy again; that kind of happiness that hurts your face and makes you feel like you’re going to burst.  So when I get to feel like that I grasp it with both hands and don’t want to let it go.
We’ve decided against jumping back into IVF this time. I don’t want to fall back down that hole of crashing from month-to-month, cycle-to-cycle, and living by rules of “but we might be going through treatment/pregnant by then, so…” Eight years of your life feels like an incredibly long time to be swallowed whole by the desire to start (and grow) a family. So many of those years spent consumed by grief and “what ifs”. Although I’m painfully aware that those eight years will be much shorter a time than other peoples journeys. 
So, for now,  we’ll be seeking out (and clutching hold of) those moments of pure happiness🌊✨
I’d love to know what other people have done to get them through the times when they’ve taken a break from treatment/trying/everything in between?🤷🏼‍♀️
#abumpintheroad #askmehisname #secondaryinfertility
Sunnier moments and later sunsets….absolutely ho Sunnier moments and later sunsets….absolutely holding on for the promise of Spring🤪🤞🏼✨🌱
These past couple of weeks we’ve been full of illness and keeping ourselves entertained by watching the diggers in the garden (endless fun!😂) and today we’ve finished off the week by blasting out Hanson’s all time classic “Where’s the Love?”….an absolute high-brow musical education happening over here, I think we can all agree🤷🏼‍♀️👍🏼😂
On my ever-growing To Do list in here- get some panelling on that wall. Although I think we’ll do it differently to the old house🤔
#springisintheair #whereisthelovetho
I’ve got that Friday feeling and this sunshine i I’ve got that Friday feeling and this sunshine is definitely helping✨🌞 
Why are all of the weeks of January approx 243 days long?🤷🏼‍♀️😂
Still, I’ve put all those extra hours to good use 😩and we’ve been planning phase 2 (of about 58 phases😳🤣) of our house renovation. We’ve chosen new windows, are in the process of planning the garden (work starting in just 9 days time, not that I’m counting🤭⏳) and are making some more changes/additions inside the house. 
In the meantime, I’m just enjoying the corners that look a little bit finished. This one is a guest bedroom, and if I’m honest….after we bought this bed I wanted to swap it into our room🙈🤷🏼‍♀️
Anyone else out there making plans for home and garden improvements this year?
#tgif #homerenovation
I will kiss your pebble head for as long as this e I will kiss your pebble head for as long as this earth allows me. A thousand thank you’s will never be enough for all you’ve got us through❤️
Happy Birthday to my main squeeze, trusty steed and all-round good guy🥳🎈
#hedidntchoosethepuglife
Gearing up for a wild one here…. If wild means s Gearing up for a wild one here….
If wild means staying in, opening a bottle of 🍾 and definitely being asleep before midnight?!🤷🏼‍♀️🤪😂
I hope everyone had a happy week, and if you didn’t, then I wish for many happier days to come for you🤞🏼❤️✨
Just a little note from me you say thank you. Thank you for sticking around and for putting up with me being the most lackadaisical poster on here for the last year, for your unwavering kindness and support (especially with A Bump In The Road📚), and for never failing to make me howl with laughter with comments and messages. You guys are the best❤️
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, so if you could all just carry on being wonderful then that would be fantastic👏🏼 Here’s to a happy year ahead…
Cheers everyone🥂
#twelvedaysofchristmas #auldlangsyne #promiseillpostmoreoften 🤣
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