We said DS1 was a newborn when we finally got to take him home, it was just easier than telling our life story to every stranger in Coles. Do what works for you.

But, you & her have walked a REALLY TOUGH road to be able to even walk through Coles with her & don't let ANYONE make you feel ashamed of your story! If you don't want to tell everyone, that's your business but Amelia is pretty dang special for having come home after such a bumpy road & you as her Mummy walked an even rougher one.

She's home & your actions, your determination, your love got her there. Nothing will ever change the journey that came before but hopefully one day you can make peace with what happened & feel pride that you both came out the other side.

Many, many squishy