Ultimately I know that most people in the world don’t post anything on social media with malicious intent but rather to support each other or raise confidence especially at present with the pandemic. I admit it’s a very beautiful thing to do for each other. However my heart breaks a little more when I seeContinue reading “Challenge accepted…”
Author Archives: Kris Burrow
Reflection in the mirror
When I got pregnant naturally the first time I was a healthy weight. I have always been the kind of woman who is harsh on herself. I think most of us are. You never see what others see in you and we are our own worst critic. I have since fallen pregnant naturally again aContinue reading “Reflection in the mirror”
How many weeks were you?
A question that makes me falter. Let’s face it pregnancy loss or the death of a child is one of the hardest topics we have to face. It’s a taboo subject. Maybe because it’s not the norm for a child to die before their parents or maybe it’s the fear of this happening that preventsContinue reading “How many weeks were you?”
A letter to my embryos
To my embryos, I’m sorry the four of you are sat in the freezer for the foreseeable future. It’s a crazy world here at the moment as a virus called Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is making people ill and lots are dying. We are at present in a National Emergency state and our Prime Minister has askedContinue reading “A letter to my embryos”
I survived
I made it through Mother’s Day as I often do and it reminds me of how resilient I am. This year was very different as we all know right now we are living in a very different world. This year my heart also felt heavy for all the new mums that didn’t get to celebrateContinue reading “I survived”
Selfishly heartbroken
This a stream of consciousness blog where I have not sat down and thought for hours what I want to say or indeed how I should put it. I’m going to be honest and hope that it doesn’t come across as bitter because I don’t believe I am that person but I’m aware it couldContinue reading “Selfishly heartbroken”
International women’s Day
A quick shout out to acknowledge this day. What amazes me is the strength that I see in most women I come across. When I sit in the support group surrounded by all the others that have lost their babies I am overwhelmed with their ability to cope. I am impressed by their resilience andContinue reading “International women’s Day”
Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is coming and I know I won’t be the only person struggling on what is a seemingly happy occasion for most. I used to struggle because this November it is 6 years since my own mother passed away. I struggled because it is also very close to my birthday another difficult time ofContinue reading “Mother’s Day”
The truth about IVF…
It’s a wonderful thing is IVF. Giving people like me the best opportunity to fall pregnant. What people don’t know is just how tough it can be. For me and my husband it’s the waiting! Not only the waiting that you have in relation to the IVF but also the waiting when your body hasContinue reading “The truth about IVF…”
Statistically speaking…
Talking statistics around fertility When we fell pregnant I never expected that statistics and mathematics would play such a part in my life and subsequent grief. I hated maths in school and never thought it would affect my life or that I would require it that much as my career progressed. We are surrounded byContinue reading “Statistically speaking…”
Stars in the Sky 