I am not sure where the time has gone since I started this blog, but I do know that I only have four weeks and two days to go until it's my 60th! So how's it been going since I started? I'm pleased that I've managed to keep writing the blog posts. Not as often... Continue Reading →
Since I last wrote about the challenges of getting the money in to run a charity our donations have risen, the Lottery is being well supported (we have people who are signing up to do it monthly now!) and I've been contacted by a 'proper' blogger. I was tickled pink when this happened because it's always... Continue Reading →
We have achieved so much as a charity. For example: Did you know that, when we started what was to become ICP Support, no women were being diagnosed with the condition intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)? Now, nearly all UK health professionals know that itching in pregnancy is something that needs to be investigated. Did... Continue Reading →
It's a miserable day outside today, but so far, my resolution to be kinder and to stay focused on achieving a better work-life balance hasn't been affected by the weather. It's still a work in progress and despite the title of this blog post I feel quite sunny about it all! Next Saturday we have... Continue Reading →
I've woken up to 2018 feeling a bit 'meh' and out of sorts (and no, it's not a hangover). As far as New Year's resolutions go I'm not going to make any, except to say I am going to work on being kinder this year – a judgemental Facebook post on a friend's feed made... Continue Reading →
When it gets to this time of year I start thinking about when my youngest was born. Those of you who know me will know that this pregnancy came after two stillbirths (Victoria and Olivia) and one live birth in between the girls – Alex. When I was pregnant with Alex I spent six weeks... Continue Reading →
We had our Trustees' meeting yesterday. Here's a reminder of what they look like. Ever wondered what trustees have to do? Well, we are all volunteers, we meet four times a year and have designated tasks to perform in between those times, such as fundraising (Jenny Hastings is in charge of all our running events... Continue Reading →
It's just coming up to 4 weeks since my hip replacement and it's been a bit of an up and down week. I'm still not getting a lot of sleep because I have to sit propped up in bed, but I'm starting (sort of) to accept that this is how it has to be until... Continue Reading →
Being off work while my hip heals is reminding me of this time 31 years ago when I was on maternity leave with my first daughter, Victoria. I can remember wishing the days away and just wanting it to all be over because I was big and uncomfortable (and itchy!). They always say, 'be careful... Continue Reading →
