I was going to write a post yesterday about boy3’s not first birthday. But it all feels a bit strange.
I’ve written before about some excellent advice from a friend:
There’s only one first time.
She’s very right. 17th June 2019 was the first time we lived through boy3’s birthday without him. It was meant to be his real birth day – C section day.
Then by 17th June 2020, so much had changed. I’ve kept moving along my grief road, there have been tough moments and other times where I’ve paused and realised that I am getting back to my old self. Then lockdown happened and my focus has changed to simply coping with the day to day chaos of us all being in the house all day every day.
I haven’t stopped processing and learning about grief. But yesterday just didn’t feel particularly different. The first anniversary of his birth really meant a lot to me, writing to him helped enormously.
As a family, we’ve talked about him over the last 10 days. Both boys declared they want another baby in the house, preferably a boy. They’ve been very understanding that it’s just not possible and I’ve explained a little bit about why.
I guess what I’m saying is that the pain of losing boy3 is still very much there, but it’s not as raw around the edges anymore.
Smelly Socks and Garden Peas 
My heart goes out to you. Though I am sure it feels strange to you, I am glad that your second anniversary felt like any other day. Maybe it means you are remembering more of the good moments and less of the bad.
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It wasn’t quite just another day, but much less painful that his due date. I wish we had more memories with him than half an hour in hospital. But you’re right, we’re savouring the good moments with our older boys and feeling grateful to have them.
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Thank you, I don’t think I’m particularly strong. Just open and getting on with it, there’s not much else we can do.
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The pain of the loss is utterly heartbreaking. Sorry to hear of your loss. Very strong person for writing about it. X
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Thank you. I don’t think I’m particularly strong. Just open and getting on with it, there’s not much else we can do.
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I can’t imagine what you’ve been through. I know the fear, but not the loss. Hugs.
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Thanks, its unimaginable but it’s also just life.
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I am so sorry for your loss. You’re very strong to write about it. Sending you a virtual hug. 💕
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Thanks for the hugs. Letting it out is better than keeping it in.
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That’s lovely you could share ..I’m tearing up thinking about it. Im sure its going to take a lifetime ..sending virtual hugs x
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Thank you, it’s a long road
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Well I can’t even imagine ..it’s not something anyone should have to go through
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Sending hugs to you 🙂
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Sending lots of love and hugs xx
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