I expect like many people in our situation Andrew and I completely retreated into our shells. We accepted fewer and fewer invitations and invited fewer people to spend time “chez nous”. The path to our hermit-like existence was like a … Continued
In last week’s “EXISTENCE can be hard” I wrote about healing being like a snowball. It starts off quite small and may take time and persistence to grow any bigger. Then it reaches a “tipping point” and the momentum takes … Continued
As part of last year’s World Childless Week, I published a guest blog about being “Childless in Indian Communities” for someone who didn’t have a platform of their own. Later in the week we provided a link about a childless … Continued
As part of last year’s World Childless Week, I published a guest blog about being “Childless in Indian Communities” for someone who didn’t have a platform of their own. Later in the week we provided a link about a childless … Continued
Many people who are Canbace/CNBC have fur kids that they adore: Andrew and I are no different. Each puppy is very different and shows their love in different ways. They have helped us through the bad times when our infertility … Continued
When I was about 10 I was given a small record player of my own: mum had found one cheap on a second-hand stall and thought it would make a great present for me as I neared my teenage years. … Continued
There are two items in this week’s New(s) and Reviews both of which are projects close to my heart. I hope you are inspired by them too. NEW(s) and Reviews #1 Many of you will know of Fiona Tate and … Continued
In two day’s time Louise Brown will be celebrating her 40th birthday! Although I was not quite 11 when Louise was born I do remember all the “fuss” about the first IVF baby. Having a sister who was five years … Continued
Yesterday I left you at the moment of experiencing my first “WOO HOO HOOO I’m going to be a grannie” announcement. I’m going to continue that blog now as I don’t want the ink to dry too much before completing … Continued
At the end of last week’s “Existence can be hard” I left you with the thought that there are positive consequences of being caught out by the same snake twice. To keep my promise, this week I’m going to look … Continued