Author: Mariah Wheeler

There’s no right or wrong way to feel when you’re told you have a terminal illness – a health condition that you’ll most likely die from. You might feel numb at first, and unable to take in the news, or feel calm and matter-of-fact about dying. Hearing that your illness cannot be cured can be a frightening experience. Many people will be unable to take everything in. If you’re alone in the consultation, ask if you can bring a relative or friend in to hear everything the doctor has to say.  To some it may just be a car, but…

Many people have a certain idea of what parenthood will look like. Perhaps they always assumed they’d have all boys or one boy and one girl. Maybe they hoped for twins or always dreamed of raising sisters. Gender disappointment is completely normal. You can’t help your feelings and emotions and it may not make sense at the time. But once your child is born, you will love them regardless. People often have a specific idea of what parenthood will look like for them. Perhaps you’ve imagined they’ll have all boys, or one baby boy and one baby girl. The lovely…