Fifteen Weeks

It has been just over 15 weeks since we said goodbye to our baby. I cant believe the time has been so short, I keep having to count it up over and over.  I have not said a lot about Ellie Rose lately, because I dont really know what to say. What I mean is, I don't have anything new to say. I (we) mourne for her and I mourne for a pregnancy that should be big and round by now.

On Facebook the other day, a friend had linked to THIS story and there were comments left marveling at how brave it was for Gary Barlow to perform in public so soon after his baby girl Poppy was stillborn.  The truth is though, and my friend agreed, it doesnt always get easier a few weeks down the road. Sometimes it is much more difficult to cope, once the shock has worn off and you have to face up to the reality of it.

We wisely put Ellie's ashes into a potted rose bush container, because we were fairly sure we would be moving house at one point, and would want to take her with us (although I also have some in a wooden box in my bedroom).  Her little garden looks bleak today and thats how I feel about it all right now, just bleak.  I am hoping that by next spring and summer there will be other pots of brightly coloured flowers and bushes all around her and I wont feel so sad when I stand at the kitchen sink and gaze out.





Valerie

xxx

Fifteen Weeks

 

It has been just over 15 weeks since we said goodbye to our baby. I cant believe the time has been so short, I keep having to count it up over and over.  I have not said a lot about Ellie Rose lately, because I dont really know what to say. What I mean is, I don't have anything new to say. I (we) mourne for her and I mourne for a pregnancy that should be big and round by now. 

On Facebook the other day, a friend had linked to THIS story and there were comments left marveling at how brave it was for Gary Barlow to perform in public so soon after his baby girl Poppy was stillborn.  The truth is though, and my friend agreed, it doesnt always get easier a few weeks down the road. Sometimes it is much more difficult to cope, once the shock has worn off and you have to face up to the reality of it.

We wisely put Ellie's ashes into a potted rose bush container, because we were fairly sure we would be moving house at one point, and would want to take her with us (although I also have some in a wooden box in my bedroom).  Her little garden looks bleak today and thats how I feel about it all right now, just bleak.  I am hoping that by next spring and summer there will be other pots of brightly coloured flowers and bushes all around her and I wont feel so sad when I stand at the kitchen sink and gaze out.

 

Valerie

xxx

Vegetarian Sunday Lunch

I had to try it, because it claimed to be PossiblyThe Best Ever Vegetarian Sunday Lunch. We substituted the cabbage for mash and added some grated parmesan over the cherry tomatoes, but it was indeed, very good. The best ever? maybe, we have to wait and see.





Valerie

xxx

Vegetarian Sunday Lunch

I had to try it, because it claimed to be PossiblyThe Best Ever Vegetarian Sunday Lunch. We substituted the cabbage for mash and added some grated parmesan over the cherry tomatoes, but it was indeed, very good. The best ever? maybe, we have to wait and see.

 

Valerie

xxx

Breakfast With A Side Of Sea And Castle

It was a bit too chilly for a beach day (despite the forecast saying sun all weekend), so we headed out for a nice breakfast and a walk by the water to the castle.

 

Robertson's Bistro

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Luckily for us this place is only 5 minutes walk away and the food is yummy

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Aptly named 'Long Lane'

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A bit dull and windy, but not TOO cold

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Search And Rescue At The Ready

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These Guys Obviously Didn't Think It Was Too Cold For A Beach Day

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There is a museum display on each of the 5 floors of the castle, but don't worry, I will spare you photo's of stuffed sea-life and 18th century castle guard uniforms.

Oscar loved it, and best of all, entry to the castle is free.

Valerie

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Saturday Silliness

We are fairly certain Oscar is adjusting well to the house move.

Valerie

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Saturday Silliness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are fairly certain Oscar is adjusting well to the house move.

Valerie

xxx