WordPress, we meet again. What’s it been, 6months? Maybe more. I remember being such a good blogger. Connecting with you all, updating you… and then life got in the way. I’m turning over a new leaf and I’d like to get back to blogging. Get back to all you guys that supported me since my miscarriage 6 years ago. 6 years.. how did that happen?
So, for those that are new to my blog or aren’t familiar with me, I’m going to cram 6 years of miscarriages and trying to conceive in to just 2 or 3 sentences. Seems doable right?
I lost my first baby at 19 and truth be told, it’s almost like it didn’t register. It’s still a total blur to me. I got married in 2015, went to Cuba on honeymoon and lost my first baby with my husband at 12 weeks pregnant. 6 years later, I’ve now lost 9 babies. Including twins (one natural miscarriage, 1 ectopic).
After falling naturally for a few years, I suddenly stopped being able to conceive. I was accepted for IVF a few years ago (some of my losses have been during this time). I’ve finished my first “round” , and I’m due to start my second some time this year – hopefully soon although I guess it depends on bloody covid. Everything seems to be moving a little slower these days.
After losing my twins, I decided to try turn my experiences in to something more positive so I created NellyBoxes. These are self care boxes for men and women who have experienced baby loss, and I donate them to hospitals around my area. You can buy the boxes, regular pamper ‘me-time’ boxes, meditation bags, and individual products from my Etsy store. Everything raised goes to funding the free boxes
So, that’s me – that’s my story for now. You’ll meet me again later. I will be a better blogger. 😊
(That also definitely wasn’t 2 or 3 sentences)
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