Bec - well done on bringing your little darling Poppy into this world and for being her mother from the very begining. I know she was much treasured and adored and loved, and will be for evermore. I am just so sad that she was too sick to stay. Fly free sweet angel girl.

Bec, for a while life will not be the same, so don't expect anything of yourself except to grieve. It takes every family on a different journey, this grief and bereavement caper. For now though let your tears bathe you and soothe you and be your link to your little Poppy. I always find that in a way the endless crying is actually easier than the next part. When the tears stop for just a little while in each day, what do you do with yourself? I never know the answer to that when I have had to face it. I hope that you have lots of support and love around you IRL. This is a very demanding and hard journey you and your family are on now. I will always be here to listen, no matter how many times you want to cry or scream or just know that you are not alone. I know what it's like to have to leave your babies behind, and to feel like you're never the one to bring a baby home. For now, though my sweet, go gently as you adjust to your new life as a bereaved parent.

GL with the funeral arrangements. Making you think about things you never want to think about. It's all so confronting and heartbreaking. I know whatever you decide you will honour your Poppy and your love for her will shine through.

You are stronger and more resilent than you know. You can get through this pain and heartache. You can and you will.