Kevin has high expectations of what she’ll eat (this week it’s various things + sorrel!)
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It's all about perspective. I had two situations recently which have really symbolised our choice in this.
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Kevin is spontaneous and a rule breaker; I am a planner and a rule abider! The combination works rather well
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Whenever our neighbour Margaret sends us pictures of Coraline on their days together, Coraline is beaming, and shining off the page. You can just feel how full of happiness she is.
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At the park with our neighbour Margaret today
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I think when you’re happy and delighted, that frequency you’re on just comes back to you from others, as they respond in kind.
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The Down’s Syndrome Association course was on Early Development, run by the Services Director. It was all about how children with Down’s Syndrome learn, and language and communication.
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I like the capturing of moments in life, and the beauty of the everyday, hanging out.
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Sangitaa said to me, “even though we’ve never met, I’m going to talk to you as if I’ve known you all my life”.
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I went on maternity leave at the beginning of July 2017, seven weeks before my due date, as I wanted a lovely run up to Coraline’s birth.
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I had changed because of our journey, and I had an inner stillness.
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I remember saying to Carrie Grant, "it's all about attitude".
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It has encouraged Liz and I to 'Go Further' and look to help others who are in need.
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We went and looked at her sleeping and looked at how rich our lives are since Coraline has arrived.
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Spontaneous lunch out. Coraline having the paneer tikka children’s menu.
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My pregnancy mindset was one of gratitude for the wonderful experiences I had. We went on holidays to Ireland and Italy and we got engaged!
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Visiting friends in Leeds this weekend. They suggested we go for coffee at @21co_sunsmile, “run for and by people with Down Syndrome”.
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Coraline with our neighbour Margaret, at soft play this afternoon. They are so happy together!
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We went to see a panel discussion of women who had taken part in the 1000 Londoners project. My friend Susie, a Paralympic athlete, was on the panel. Their message: “anything is possible”, “dream big”.
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Oprah Winfrey said the best advice she’s ever been given, “just be yourself”. It reminded me that all Coraline is doing, and the stage she herself is uniquely at, is to be celebrated and is beautifully her.
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