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The kiddies this Christmas

January 05, 2013

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Sorry to have been away for a while

August was a busy month for not being in the office much! Hence no updates. Personally, I am struggling with the loss of our baby. The emotional side of things seems to have really kicked in now, 3 months on. Delayed reaction or what? But what I think makes it hard is that since losing our precious one, 5 of my 'real-life' friends have announced pregnancies, two of whom I am quite close to, and get to watch as their bodies and lives expand to accomodate this new life. One friend in particular found out she was pregnant almost on the day that I lost our baby, and thus is due 2 weeks after I would have been. On top of that, 3 of my daily blogs (out of 20) are written by ladies in the same happy 'just found out I am pregnant' state. I am happy for each and every one of my friends, and want to care for them as much as I can. I never thought I would be a person who would avoid her pregnant friends as it is too painful, but I fear I am becoming that person. We are due

Countdown to the no new clothes challenge!

I have been doing a little purchasing in preparation for my challenge. Nothing extravagant, except perhaps the dress from White Stuff, at full price, something I never do!! But I did get two pairs of tights plus a woollen pencil skirt from Next for £5, some fleece lined tights which will do instead of leggings and a stripey top in the sale from Tesco. I think I am ready. I won't be going shopping before next Thursday, and I am avoiding the sales. The pressure to 'find a bargain' is well and truly off, and it feels so good! So the rules are as follows: 1. No buying new clothes. Not from shops, charity shops, ebay, online. 2. I can accept gifts of clothes. 3. I can make clothes or upcycle clothes from my existing wardrobe, or from any clothes given to me. 4. I can purchase new shoes if it is a necessity. 5. No buying accessories. It's funny how, knowing that I am not going to buy any new clothes next year, that I am contemplating what of my current wardrobe I can get

Mourning Into Dancing

Praise the Lord!

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