For_Joaquim

@merrymunky In my thoughts 💖

I think the reality that I’m being induced at some point tomorrow (or today now it’s past midnight) is setting in and I’m feeling overwhelmed with emotion. I just need this baby to be born alive. I’m so scared. Being a loss mamma is hard at a time like this.

@merrymunky @TheLegacyOfLeo @alyxpetals Well, they just cited the ASRM and ESHRE guidelines and have suspended all ivf cycles until further notice. Not much about pregnancy and covid-19 but said to check ASRM and ESHRE for updates. Nothing that new but good to know they're not in it just to make money! #BabyLossHour

@merrymunky @TheLegacyOfLeo @alyxpetals In fact I can make notes of references if they cite them and share here. What do you think @TheLegacyOfLeo? #BabyLossHour

I’ve seen groups have been cancelled, football postponed and counselling moving online. Anything else change for people? #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo @SarahMooreOnlin I love this!!! 😏 #BabyLossHour

@SarahMooreOnlin Everyone can bring their own pub goodies 🤣 #BabyLossHour

I don’t actually have a #BabyLossHour plan for the first time since we began. I usually plan ahead. But time has disappeared. Shall I just keep it casual and open for now? Or do you want a distraction to talk about diff things?

@TheLegacyOfLeo So far online communication with friends and communities like this. Keeping up therapy sessions online. Lots of home workouts! Oh and food, always food. #BabyLossHour

As a bereaved person, what would help you during self isolation / social distancing? Whether from friends or from support networks? #BabyLossHour

Today my husband said, "We've been through something like this, when Quinn died the ground shifted beneath our feet and we had to adjust to a whole new normal". Some interesting parallels there, we're a robust community but there's the trauma too, of course. #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo I think we're learning from Europe / US. We often copy the 'developed' countries. But infrastructure is bad and poor people will be worst hit (surprise surprise). #BabyLossHour

@ForJoaquim You’re behind, but ahead of us in terms of strategy by the sounds of things! #BabyLossHour

I'm in Brazil so just listening to everyone's accounts of what's happening in the UK. Still early stages here but already wfh / self-isolating. #BabyLossHour

@Dr_KarlOG @TheLegacyOfLeo Whatever works for you. I just find it helpful to connect. #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo To be fair these are relatively inchartered waters for us all. I’m just glad to join in today #babylosshour

@TheLegacyOfLeo I feel we're going that way too. Thnx for the heads-up. Here ppl who can are wfh, schools closing on Mon, shops being closed today, public servants over 60 sent home etc. But the president is an idiot who went to a gathering of his supporters this wknd. Ugh. #BabyLossHour

@ForJoaquim How many cases has Brazil had, do you know? #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo @merrymunky @alyxpetals Will only share if properly cited scientific articles and the like. 👍 #BabyLossHour

@ForJoaquim @merrymunky @alyxpetals Anything is helpful, I’m sure, if directed to somewhere useful - thank you #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo 300+, first death announced today. We're about 2 weeks 'behind'. #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo Same here, yoga time. #BabyLossHour

I’m going to duck out tonight, as it’s just a casual check in, no topic, no host. Been a day, so yoga in order! Please do chat about anything and everything #BabyLossHour

Good evening everyone - welcome to tonight’s #BabyLossHour. Please do say hi if you are popping in. Follow the hashtag and include it in your tweets and replies to get involved.

@PuffinsMummy @HarrysHeroes1 I colour coded different activities in my online calendar so I can see if I'm giving self-care and fun enough time. Geeky! #BabyLossHour

@HarrysHeroes1 Hmmm I don’t plan at all. Will be interested to hear whether others do and if it helps them #babylosshour

When practising self care how do you plan, do you make lists of goals to achieve that feeling of wellness self care brings #BabyLossHour

@merrymunky @PuffinsMummy @TheLegacyOfLeo @myhanhdoan @HarrysHeroes1 @matthaig1 Agreed. #BabyLossHour

@PuffinsMummy @TheLegacyOfLeo @myhanhdoan @HarrysHeroes1 @matthaig1 She’s obviously not that good at her job then! #BabyLossHour

Thank you for having me for this weeks #BabyLossHour following on from last weeks conversation about the physical side of grief I thought it would be apt to have a conversation about Self Care. To start How do you practice Self Care?

@myhanhdoan @TheLegacyOfLeo @HarrysHeroes1 That's interesting! Any recommendations? #BabyLossHour

@TheLegacyOfLeo @HarrysHeroes1 I also have found fiction, again its foundations in trauma weirdly comforting. I suppose I'm desperate for some kind of answer/clue as to what comes next and seem to think it's gonna be in these books? #babylosshour

@HarrysHeroes1 Yoga, meditation, walks, other forms of exercise, therapy, being around the right people, cooking... #BabyLossHour

@losslovelife @HarrysHeroes1 @HannahCBaker84 @TheLegacyOfLeo So true. #BabyLossHour

@HarrysHeroes1 @HannahCBaker84 @TheLegacyOfLeo Lying in bed is sometimes what we need too. Rest. Grief takes enormous amounts of energy & our bodies are doing an incredible job keeping us functioning (even if it may not feel like it!). Self compassion is key. #babylosshour

Thanks for having me! I thought I’d start by asking What does your grief feel like for you? #babylosshour

@TheLegacyOfLeo @HarrysHeroes1 @losslovelife Preach! Priorities and self-love! #BabyLossHour

@HarrysHeroes1 @losslovelife Grief is the time to become a master at being selfish 👊🏻. #BabyLossHour