Cancer Research UK (charity): 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Cancer Research UK funds nearly half of all the publicly funded cancer research, here in the UK I really haven’t given enough time, thought or appreciation …
22nd August
Tradition (noun): The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation If you’re anything like me (bitter, fragile and in a world of despair this week)*, you might want to avoid Instagram on the 22nd August, for it is: …
Imposter Syndrome
Fraud (noun): A person who deceives others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities I’m sure I’ve mentioned previously, that it took me forever to seek out the baby loss community; other like-minded women, who’ve been …
Two Vs Too
Number two (urban dictionary): To poop or defecate We’ve been away on holiday recently, which is why I’ve blogged a lot less, but I’ve had so many baby loss related thoughts. The return to the real world will do that …
In Real Life
Realisation (noun): An act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact I’ve recently met up with a few different people from the baby loss community; mums who have lost babies at similar or different stages, mums who have …
Mumoirs’ Birthday Blog
Anniversary (noun): The date on which an event took place in a previous year I cannot believe that this website has been running for one whole year – woah! I wanted to come up with something pun-tastic for the one …
Stories for my Godchildren
Imagine (verb): Form a mental image or concept of I read somewhere that C. S. Lewis wrote his Narnia books for his goddaughter and I absolutely adored that idea. I’ve stored it in my head under the heading “godparent goals” …
In it Together, Innit?
Innit (contraction, informal, British): Isn’t it. Often used in conversation when seeking confirmation I wrapped up my counselling sessions on Monday night. A number of reasons why, but after 6 months of dedicated support, I’ve decided it’s time to take …