Unicorn (noun): Something that is highly desirable but difficult to find It’s International Women’s Day and to my mind, that’s something very much synonymous with a celebratory friendship day – so thank you in particular to all of the strong, …
At Least
At least (phrase): If nothing else – used to add a positive comment about a generally negative situation I’m sure I’ve said before, that when speaking to the bereaved (in the baby loss community, or otherwise), the number one rule …
The Ostrich
Decision (noun): The action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question They say that people have either a “fight or flight” response to events that are perceived as stressful or frightening, but I’ve always had a third …
The 43 Day Cycle
28 day cycle (Anjulie’s dictionary): Women living the dream, with (if they’re lucky) a chance of getting pregnant, every single month! First off, who are these people who have a 28 day cycle? Apparently that’s the average. You women are …
We Deserve the Crystal Balls
Glimpse (noun): To see something or someone for a very short time or only partly If you had a crystal ball, what would you look for? What would “normal” people want to glimpse into the future to see? Maybe they’d …
It’s Not That Easy
Easy (adjective): Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties, free from worries or problems “Ok great, so just give us a call when you’re pregnant” Not quite word-for-word what they said, but pretty much. After putting all our hope into …
Four Trying Years
Quadrennium (noun): A specified period of four years This new month marks four years of us trying for a baby. Four trying years. Trying for years. F-O-U-R Y-E-A-R-S 80% of our first TTC lustrum 48 months 208 weeks 1461 days …
The Broken Records
Broken Record (noun): Used to refer to a person’s constant and annoying repetition of a particular statement or opinion It’s “fascinating” how so many loss mums, seem to experience such similar feelings at the same time. There are a few …
I Can’t Imagine
Oh sh1t! (urban dictionary): The exact moment of realisation that you have done something insanely stupid So many people say “I can’t imagine what you’re going through” when talking to the baby loss or grieving community. I know that it’s …
Two Steps Forwards
Path (noun): The course or direction in which a person is moving This year I said I wanted to move forward. Given that we are already one-third of the way through this year (seriously, how did that happen?!), now seems …