Hamza. That’s what we named this little lion which Coraline’s Aunt, Uncle and cousins sweetly posted to us as a gift to open on the ward.
Read MoreI am entering the 2019 Bloody Awesome Parents Awards (BAPS SEND Blog Awards) for parents and carers of children with additional needs.
Read MoreHow fortunate we were to be heading to a hospital like this, where everyone we met lived these values.
Read More“I don’t know if I anaesthetised her or you hypnotised her”. I thought that was a rather lovely comment from the Anaesthetist.
Read MoreCoraline is fourteen months old. Kevin says to me all the time, “I love her so much”, “aren’t we lucky?” and we both say to each other how amazing her little personality is.
Read MoreWhat is life like with Coraline at one year old?
Read MoreI didn’t win the category “Fresh Voice” in which I was a finalist. I am very proud of being a finalist. I actually feel really happy and enjoy the blogging so much.
Read MoreCedar’s Story invited us, and others, to complete the sentence, “I am....” and take a photo.
Read MoreToday is the fourth anniversary of Kevin and my first date.
Read MoreIt’s wonderful that Babiroo have chosen to feature Coraline this month, for #downsyndromeawarenessmonth!
Read MoreThe Blog “Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too” featured Coraline on their facebook page.
Read MoreI think Awareness months are also about appreciating the parent, or the family, or the person, and the journey they have been on.
Read MoreAcross the month friends are writing little posts to #inspirecoraline so that she can look back on this month and all the posts in future.
Read More“You need no knocking as all doors are open and all ways are clear for you.”
Read MoreIt was so much fun, and then brilliant to see Coraline when we got back.
Read MoreThis is our neihbours’, Margaret and Dave’s, birthday present for Kev’s birthday last month.
Read MoreThis is Coraline! She's 13 months old and we live in London, England.
Read MoreCoraline feels safe and knows what to expect, so this creates a good setting for her to progress developmentally.
Read MoreRead More“What is important is really raising awareness and acceptance of all people, and of raising awareness and celebration of all the varied communities which exist outside of most peoples’ view.”
Read More“The support is from you to you”