Etymology (noun): The study of the history and origin of words In the same way I felt about the word grief, I want to explore the word MISCARRIAGE. I already know where I’m going with this blog: the word doesn’t …
Medical Insensitivity
Salt in the wounds (phrase, informal): To make a difficult situation even worse for someone Let’s be clear from the outset, I love the NHS: Great institution, fantastic values, good and diligent people. Lots of my family and friends work …
12 Weeks
Decision (noun): The action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question We all know the convention: when you’re pregnant, you’re supposed to wait until your baby is 12 weeks to share the happy news. My husband has …
Beliefs and Coincidences
The Witching Hour (folklore): A time of night associated with supernatural events Disclaimer: Please note that what follows is an exploration of my faith. I, in no way, assert myself as learned in this field and do not intend any offence. …
Showered in Love
Save the date:Announcement of an upcoming event, asking the recipient to hold or reserve the mentioned date (Saturday 13th June from 11-2pm) on their calendar Today – right now – should have been my baby shower. With the timing of …
Launch Day
Launch (verb): To start or set in motion Dear actual-real-life, someone-other-than-me reader, So it’s here: Tuesday 9th June 2020, it’s “launch” day for my blog. No party, no fanfare, just a few messages to let friends and family know that …
Am I Even a Mum?
Mother (noun): A woman in relation to her child or children (verb): Bring up (a child) with care and affection (verb): Give birth to Firstly, apologies …
How Are You?
How are you? (urban dictionary): The lamest rhetorical question in the English language. Requires the answer of ‘Fine’ no matter how you feel In dealing with grief, those are three words I’ve personally come to dislike so much. When I …
Music as Memory
Muscle memory (noun): the ability to reproduce a particular movement without conscious thought I’m always struck by how powerful music can be. One moment I can be absolutely fine, then a moment later a song can come on the radio …
Ignorance is Indeed, Bliss
Ignorance (noun): lack of knowledge or information I wrote this last year and posted it on Facebook for Baby Loss Awareness week. I remember writing it and feeling very brave, but as soon as I clicked “post” I closed the …