The End


I have been meaning to start my blog for a while. I am a very open person and I feel I was blessed with being this way - to be able to let people know that they aren’t alone.  To introduce myself - I’m Vic, I’m 34 and I am a mummy. Unlike most mummy’s, however, my beautiful baby girl was not made for this world. Evelyn lived for 15 precious weeks and now I must learn to live again without her. I thought it was best to confirm the outcome of our story first, so as not to get anyone’s hopes up that there was a happy ending. There wasn’t. Life goes on and I now must work out how. 

I had this tattoo done as a memorial to her. Evelyn’s strength and resilience reminded me of a baby elephant. Elephants are so beautiful and so strong and that was her. It occurred to me, though, that if she is indeed an elephant then so am I. I passed on my strength and resilience to her. So, my tattoo is Evelyn and I standing strong together, but I am still protecting her... and I always will.  

Every pregnancy and time in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is unique and I wanted to tell you my story. I think it will help me to make some sense of how and why my life has changed and I hope that it might help you if you feel alone, experiencing a similar story.  Thank you for reading. If there is one message I’d like people to take forward from this it’s that life is precious - tell your loved ones every day that you love them.  Live your life the way you want to.  Be your true self, follow your heart and surround yourself with wonderful friends.

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