My Activity Tracking
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My target 100 kms
I’m walking 100K in September for families facing baby loss
I’ve committed to walking 100K in September for every much-loved baby not here today, and sadly I am one of those mumma’s surviving with a broken heart.
My story is……On the 26th July 2016 our daughter Bella was born sleeping.
12 Days over my 40th week of a "normal" pregnancy we were told the heart breaking news that Bella's, our 1st child's, heart had stopped beating. Words that will haunt me, it must be a mistake, everything was fine 2 hours previously.
The next hours and days were a haze, discussions about what would happen next, going through a natural labour (because "that is best for you" ), pain relief and what we wanted once she had arrived.
Giving birth to your first baby and not hearing her cry is one of the most painful silences imaginable.
Sharing my story is important to me to spread awareness and to let people know how this has shaped our lives forever. Stillbirth is such a taboo subject and we were completely unaware of it before and during our pregnancy. There are so many women, couples and families that this has happened to, too many and we all have a different stories.
Without the help of SANDS, who funded the hospital to have a private room where we were able to spend as much time as we needed, cocooned in a world away from others and being able to have our loved ones come and go at any time.
They gave us a chance to be able to create the only memories that we are ever going to have with Bella, she will forever be in out hearts.
Sands ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. They campaign for change, provide training for midwives and healthcare professionals, and support research so that fewer babies die and so that less families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. .
Thank you for reading my story
My Achievements
Updated Profile Picture
Increased Fundraising Target
Shared page
Sent email
Received First Donation
Completed 100km
My Updates
Almost there…..
Friday 27th Sep I can’t thank everyone enough for the support, from the amazing donations to accompanying me on some pretty awful wet walks…….
Walked to wok
Saturday 21st Sep
Cramming in a walk
Monday 9th Sep Managed to get in 3km between the school pick up and swimming……..just round a field 3 times but need to go with connivence on some days .
Company for today
Sunday 8th Sep
Thank you to my Sponsors
£106
Elizabeth Jewell
£53
Mark Ames
£53
David Nagle
Good luck Nicola! Love David,.Charlotte, Jack and Annabelle
£53
Lisa Ruth
Go sis, we’re right behind you! I’ll come with you next weekend 💕
£53
Anita Bowker
Nicola you are one of the strongest people I know and an inspiration to so many people Bella will always have a special part in my heart and our family Love Anita xxx
£53
Gillian White
£21.20
Jess Fowler
Good luck!! You’re incredible and the strongest person I know, so proud of you! Lots of love xx
£21.20
Szilvia Pricopi
Good luck with the 100k! You’re an inspiration to others Nic, sending you lots of love. S xx
£21.20
Carly
Good luck and great job so far!
£21.20
Lucy Mapplebeck
Not long to go now! Well done for what you have achieved for such an important cause x
£21.20
Clare Conway
£21.20
Hannah Coldwell
Good Luck Nicola! What an inspirational thing to do for such an incredible cause!!
£21.20
Vicky Morey
£21.20
Amy Webb
Best of luck with your 100k and much love to you 🩷
£20
Kim Wilson
I’m here if you need a walking buddy xx
£20
Kelly Rolfe Jones
❤️
£10.60
Karen Symes
Well done Nicola!!! So very brave!! Such a great cause x
£10.60
Rebecca Weatherhead
£10.60
Claire Martin
Well done hun, you’re doing amazing, I’m sure Bella is with you every step of the way 🥰
£10.60
Louise Fowden
£10.60
Rachael Currie
Well done Nicola, you’re an inspiration and such a strong person! Keep going x
£10.60
Jakki Challis
Well done Nic 🩷
£10.60
Lynda Lewendon
£10.60
Abi Harris
£10.60
Heidi Annetts
£10.60
Joanne Harrison
You are an inspiration and one of the strongest people I know! So proud to call you my best friend. Xxx
£10.60
Hannah Martin
❤️
£10.60
Natalie Weston
£10
Lisa Stevens
Fantastic achievement x
£5.30
Karen
You are amazing. Your strength and courage are so inspirational x
£5.30
Well done Nicola, we shall be forever grateful, for the wonderful help and support that you and David received from SANDS.