Tobias Charlie Jackson – Puzzle Pieces of my Heart

Lyra the Toy Poodle

Where do I start? I’m not a huge animal, person. Jake has been very open and honest about wanting a dog for a couple of years now. I always had a dog growing up, but I was a teenager, I had no interest in walking them, they barked all the time and they got underContinue reading “Lyra the Toy Poodle”

Is it ok to cry?

Everyone tells you that it is ok to cry, but is it? Early advice following a bereavement of any kind is that it is ok to cry. People worry that you’re going to hold it all in and deny your emotions time but the truth is that your emotions take time themselves. In the daysContinue reading “Is it ok to cry?”

Valentines Day

I never really think much of Valentines Day. It is always nice to do something special but i’m not a huge fan of crap, unwanted presents or soppy cards with a talking heart on the front. That being said Valentines Days was once very special. It is was day Jake and I got engaged. ItContinue reading “Valentines Day”

Beads of Courage

Tobias collected over 200 beads. The Beads of Courage aims to ‘transform the bedside experience of caring for children and teens with serious illness through innovative Arts-in-Medicine Programs.’ They surely did that for us! The day after Tobias was born was the first time I got to see him in the NICU. The NICU wasContinue reading “Beads of Courage”

One Moment at a Time.

The book that made me feel ‘normal’- Ask Me His Name- Elle Wright Over the past few days I have made a conscious effort to be proactive in seeking support and guidance for life after baby loss. Living life after the loss of Tobias at times seems impossible. The meaning of my life has beenContinue reading “One Moment at a Time.”

Memory Making with Tobias

Tobias is my baby boy, he was born on October 11th 2019. We knew from the moment he was born that there could be a possibility we might have limited time together. Knowing this meant that I wanted to make as many memories as possible. The hospital gave us a Louis Box. This box isContinue reading “Memory Making with Tobias”

Our Story

Tobias Charlie Jackson I wanted to continue writing from my previous post ‘The Safe Zone’ but I’m not sure how. It is a long story, you may want to sit back comfortably with a cup of tea and prepare for a long and emotional ride, i’ll try to be as precise as a can. IContinue reading “Our Story”