My Story

Walking silent steps in honour & support of my best friends 🤍

Their story :

For those we’re not close to, you may not be aware,
That we lost our first two children, just earlier this year.
Our Angel Babies, who do have names,
But now they live only in our memory, and little white frames.

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week,
So, we thought now was a good time, to open up and speak.
Because what we both went through is something of which not to be ashamed,
And it’s taken me a while to realise that we are not to blame.
It was nothing we did, it was nothing I ate,
It wasn’t genetic, it was all down to fate.

We found out in October 2024 that our dreams had come true,
And that in July 2025, our first baby was due.

Half of me, and half of you.
The path wasn’t easy but we both just pushed through it,

Because it’d be worth it in the end,
And we were getting so close to sharing the news with our family and friends.

We hit our 12 weeks, and we went for our scan,
Full of hope and excitement – this was all in the plan.
For the news that they gave us, we just weren’t prepared,
They said there’s a problem – our little Blueberry was impaired.
We were surrounded by couples, so thrilled with their news,
Whilst we were placed in another room, just scared and confused.

The doctors, they spoke in tones so grave,
Of the battles that our child might brave.
To continue their life, would have just been unfair,
With endless years of urgent care.

One of the hardest things for me was seeing other people share,

Their new bumps and their news – it just wasn’t fair.

They didn’t understand what we’d been through, and they weren’t to blame,

We were happy for them that they never had to experience this pain,

But it reminded me of all the things we never got to share,

Alongside the guilt, the fear and the shame nothing could compare.

With heavy hearts at 16 weeks and 3 days, we made the call,
To spare the pain, to end it all.
To save him from a life of woe,
And let his spirit gently go.

In July 25, our little baby boy should have been due,
And we wanted to share our story with you.
It takes a while to truly understand.
That not every outcome can really be planned.
We chose to let go, to spare him the pain,
And there’s no need for guilt, for fear or for blame.

We made the right choice, and it’s time to move forward.
Now as a couple, we’re more determined and stronger.

We were lucky enough to conceive again, but in August 2025,

We experienced a miscarriage; I can’t even explain.

It broke our hearts, and it drove me insane.

We will conceive again, and with hope that it will be our rainbow after the rain.

But we’ll never forget, the two who just weren’t meant to be,
Our first babies. Who will forever be in our memories.

We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Silent Steps campaign this year, building upon the incredible support and response we received last year! 💙
Throughout the entire month of October, we invite you to join us on a meaningful journey, taking 257,659 steps together. Why this specific number? Each step represents a precious life lost – the heartbreaking reality of 257,659 miscarriages, stillbirths, and child deaths recorded in 2023. Together, let's honor their memory and raise awareness about this important issue. 👣
By participating in Silent Steps, you not only take steps towards a healthier you but also show your solidarity with those affected by pregnancy loss and infant death. It's an opportunity to stand together, supporting one another through compassion and understanding. 🤝
Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and receive your very own Silent Steps T-Shirt as a token of our gratitude. 🎁 Together, we can shed light on the often-silent struggles faced by families worldwide and promote a culture of empathy and support.
Join us as we take each step with purpose, keeping the memory of these precious lives alive. Together, let's create a world where every child is cherished and every loss is acknowledged. 💙🌍

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