It’s strange to think that she is very definitely the baby that we wouldn’t have had if Alexandra had lived – we never planned on having 3 children. Despite this thought, Daphne has slotted into the family unit as if she was always here. As mentioned in her birth story, we were very lucky that… Continue reading Six Months of Daphne
Author: afteralexandra
Crafter; history buff; Sprollie owner; Girlguiding volunteer and Mum to Alexandra & Ophelia. Parenting after loss with Andrew.
The Minefield of Baby Names
Naming babies is an absolute minefield. You have so many memories attached to names. So, when it comes to naming your own 2 people’s ideas can immediately clash. Many of our conversations went like this: No ex-boyfriends/girlfriends Nope not that – she was absolute cow bag to me at school Not that either – it’s… Continue reading The Minefield of Baby Names
Being a C-Section Mum
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com It’s a truth (almost) universally acknowledge that as parents we can find something to feel guilty over in any nook or cranny. At the risk of sounding controversial or blasé there’s one area where I don’t feel any guilt whatsoever. I don’t feel guilty that I’m a c-section… Continue reading Being a C-Section Mum
Daphne’s Birth Story
Daphne is now 3 weeks old and I thought I should publish her birth story. When I think about it, Daphne’s birth story is almost the perfect example of a near perfect abdominal birth. It was far away from Alexandra’s birth as possible and not quite at the same level of apprehension as Ophelia’s. What… Continue reading Daphne’s Birth Story
My Second Rainbow Pregnancy
As I was so overwhelmed by the positive pregnancy test and trying to keep myself grounded during this pregnancy, I haven’t kept a diary of my thoughts so this is a reflection of how we got through the days, weeks and months of the roller coaster that is pregnancy after neo natal death. Usual trigger… Continue reading My Second Rainbow Pregnancy
