PinsandNeedles

I had every intention of making my second blog a funny one, to lighten the mood a little. Thought maybe a topic like ‘potty training by distance’ might be just the thing!! But there is something much more personal that I’ve had on my heart to share, and no matter how hard I try to push it back down inside, it comes back to me everyday. So, I hope that if I share this, it might help someone else out there who might just be going through something similar. Sooooo….early January I found out I was pregnant. To cut a long story short, my hubby and I had decided to start trying for number two, and to my disbelief, we fell pregnant straight away (it was a long wait the first time!!). I cannot possibly put into words how excited I was, as I had been longing to have another child for some time. I found out on New Year’s Day, the timing felt perfect, and we excitedly announced it to close family at my daughter’s second birthday party. Unfortunately, two days later, I lost the baby. It i...

I have been thinking for over a year and a half about starting a blog.   I’ve always been a bit hesitant. I guess because I’ve been scared it would come across as self-indulgent, or attention seeking. And if I’m honest, I’m scared no one would be interested in reading it.   But as I’ve thought about it, there are a few reasons to write one. Firstly, it might be somewhat therapeutic for me to get all of the thoughts, stories and musings that are continually going on in my head down onto ‘paper’.   After all, I have a running commentary going on in my head most of the time! Secondly, in my experience, there are not that many Christian, female surgical registrars out there who are juggling family and work, all while endeavouring to keep God as the centre. It might therefore be some comfort or encouragement to anyone out there attempting the same to stick at it! Thirdly, it might give those of you who already know me a little insight into why I am the way I am!! As far a...