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Maria Moynihan

@MoynihanMaria

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Features Editor with Irish Country Living, columnist with Irish Country Magazine, and mammy to Danann in the stars and Fallon in my arms

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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Happy 2nd birthday in the stars Danann Atlas. So proud of you. We will celebrate your life today; if anyone would like to join us, treat yourself to a bar of chocolate or call a friend or swim in the sea... do something that brings you joy, because that's what Danann always did x
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Maria Moynihan
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For Baby Loss Awareness Week, I am sharing a poem I wrote for my son Danann, based on this photograph that was taken on a golden afternoon in our last weeks together. If I could go back, I would. Love always. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #saytheirname #pregnancyloss
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Another milestone today: Danann's headstone went up. No parent should ever have to pick a headstone for their little one, but I hope we have done him proud and that it will remind anyone who visits him to cherish their one wild and precious life #pregnancyloss #saytheirname
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Maria Moynihan
2 months
Welcome to the world Caoilte Daniel Riordan. Our own Olympic gold medal. Eternal thanks to all at CUMH @IrelandSouthWID for the care & kindness on our journey over the last 5 years and for always holding hope for us. "What survives of us is love."
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Best hot water bottle...
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
Happy 4th birthday to Danann Atlas, our small boy in the stars. Thinking of our precious time together and what we would give to hold you again. "What survives of us is love."
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
A moment we don't take for granted. Thinking of all the precious babies who didn't make it home the way their parents hoped, as we carry Fallon in our arms and Danann in our hearts, with gratitude to all at CUMH @IrelandSouthWID #pregnancyafterloss #rainbowbaby #saytheirname
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Hostage situation...
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Remembering our sweet Danann Atlas on Baby Loss Awareness Day. He should be turning 2 next week. Some days, he feels so far away. I try to remember the weight of him in my arms. I wish I could have held him forever. Some day I hope I will again x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
6 months old today! She makes my heart so happy x
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
On pregnancy and infant loss awareness day, we remember the love our son Danann brought to our lives. Thinking of all the babies who could not stay. Looking forward to #cumhremembers virtual ceremony and #feileacainwaveoflight at 7pm tonight #blaw2020 #pregnancyloss
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Why a little bit of our hearts will always beat in CUMH. This year, the annual remembrance service will be online, but families can email a tribute to their baby to be included on their memory tree. Just got this photo of the message I emailed in for Danann #CUMHRemembers
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
39 today + first wedding in 3 years= dress up. It's been another year of loss, but head, heart and hopes high for the next 12 months. It's one wild and precious life x
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
A few weeks ago, I had a wonderful opportunity to share Danann's story as part of Brian Dowling's podcast series on loss and grief. The episode is live today. I am so proud of my little boy and the impact he continues to have
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Baby goes to Banna...
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Maria Moynihan
9 months
@martinpschranz @unadunphy @HSELive @BernardGloster @BlowersIreland @hospital_kerry I had a scan with you in Sept. So efficient, thorough and reassuring. I was telling people for weeks what wonderful service it was e.g. the letter with the findings straight after. Thank you for your excellent care.
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
Remembering our precious Danann and angel babies on this pregnancy and infant loss awareness day: their light shines on
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
First proper running event since 2019, when I was expecting Danann. Lots of emotions and felt v vulnerable putting myself on a start line again, but ran for my babies... and ran for me x
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3 years
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
When your 5 day old summons you to her office for your performance review...
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
1 year
I heard that 40 is the new 39?! Great weekend and grateful for all we have x
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Three years ago today, our lives changed forever when a 20 week scan flagged serious issues with our baby boy, which soon led to a diagnosis of T18. We wish things were so different; but will always be so proud of Danann, his impact on the world and the privilege of loving him x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
Proud to share the story of our gorgeous son Danann in @IrishCountryMag and to highlight the support we received from friends, family and @IrelandSouthWID @PregnancyLossIE @feileacain1 including @annamverling and @russellnoirin #pregnancyloss #trisomyawareness
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 months
A photograph from the final weeks of my sixth pregnancy, taken by one of my best friends who captured the final weeks of my first pregnancy with Danann. It's been some journey over the last 5 years. Almost there x
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Happy 1st birthday to the happiest little girl. May you always be carefree and joyful and know how loved you are x
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
In the new edition of @IrishCountryMag I have written about my missed miscarriage at 10 weeks in May. It's a fairly raw piece, but it is honest and I hope it might help other people and be a legacy for my angel baby x
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Happy 3rd birthday to the sweetest boy in all the stars, Danann Atlas x
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
This weekend, we celebrated our little boy's first birthday in the stars while also creating new memories as a soon to be family of four. Thank you Ciara O'Donnell for capturing these images #pregnancyloss #rainbowbaby
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
After Danann was diagnosed with T18, I bought this navy memory suitcase for him. I just got a matching one for Fallon. Two different journeys, but both packed with precious memories #trisomyawareness #pregnancyafterloss #saytheirname
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
And that's a wrap on 2020-work wise anyway- as I finish for maternity leave. Thanks to all the lovely people who shared their stories with me over the last few months, it's been my privilege to write them x
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Magic is everywhere. My baby boy is everywhere.
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
The fairies were busy getting the house ready while we were in Cork...
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Two years today since these photos with Danann were taken. Two years is no time at all; yet feels like a lifetime. But it was a golden time. Some days, he feels so far away from me. Some days, it feels like a dream. Every day, I wish he was here x
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
I have written lots of cover stories, but this is my first time on one! Thanks to @JennifStevens for inviting me to share my motherhood journey for this special feature in The Irish Examiner #babyloss #pregnancyloss #trisomyawareness #compatiblewithlove
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
I had to finally change my phone at the weekend. Not a big deal for most; but it's the phone I had with Danann and little things like that remind you that when you lose a baby, you lose them over and over again. I did find this picture though, of my amazing boy #babyloss
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Three years today. It never leaves you. But he is always with me.
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
11 months
Grateful for my friend who invited me to swim today. I hadn't been since early September and missed it so much. This day 4 years ago, we held Danann for the last time. I spent so much time in the sea with him in his only summer on this earth. It held us then. It holds me now.
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Fallon's christening... a special day
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
For Danann and all the babies whose time was too short, with all our love #cumhremembers #feileacainwaveoflight #waveoflight #blaw2020
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
Parknasilla with Danann in 2019 and this weekend with Fallon. Lots of memories of our little boy in this beautiful place. Tomorrow it will be 3 years since that scan that changed our family forever. Wish you were here D x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
6 months
Vintage maternity style
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
Though she be little, she is fierce!
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
On International Day of People with Disabilities. I would not change one thing about my arm; sure, I can tie my shoelaces with my teeth! With a new baby, I'm sure I'll meet a few new challenges, but we'll figure things out in our own way. Because there is always a way. #idpwd
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Two years ago today, on my 36th birthday, Danann was diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome. His short life taught me to always appreciate my one wild & precious life. Grateful for my two beautiful babies today. Life can be hard, but also wonderful. Here's to 38; and continued wonder x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
First family spin... can't wait for the @TraleeFenit greenway this summer
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
1 year
I was really humbled to chair the panel discussion at the @PregnancyLossIE website launch this evening. At the worst time in our lives, we received the best care, and I will be forever grateful for that. Grateful also for the opportunity to share my babies' stories #saytheirname
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Danann's snowdrops are back in time for spring. A symbol of resilience and hope. The original plants were gifted to me two years ago by @MLaveryIFJ
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Spent the last 24 hours on a little self directed food tour of Cork, highlights included @IzzCafe @iyerscafe and @GoodDayDeli
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
My husband has a PhD in engineering; and yet this is how he has assembled the baby's play mat...
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Carrying both my babies into 2021. Happy new year. Hold tough, better times are coming, I believe it. Til then, may we still find beauty in this place x
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
So so proud... finished this 850g bar all by myself... never be afraid to dream big ;)
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Happy Easter from this bunny!
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Maria Moynihan
1 month
Golden slumbers
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
I'm always talking about the amazing people at CUMH @IrelandSouthWID : this arrived yesterday from Mags @magscrow , the wonderful midwife who looked after us after we lost Danann. So grateful for the special people that Danann brought into our lives x
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
First night back at running club in over 3 years. Prob my last of the firsts after Danann. A little bit emotional but very lovely to be welcomed back to something that was such a huge part of my life for so many years x
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Farm theme first birthday for our rainbow girl
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Maria Moynihan
10 months
What it's all about...
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
This is so beautiful and reminds me so much of the tender care we received at CUMH @IrelandSouthWID when Danann was diagnosed with T18 and passed away. I remember every kindness and will always hold those memories close #pregnancyloss #saytheirname
@PerinatalHospic
PerinatalHospice.org
3 years
A beautiful tribute in @TheLancet to those who provide tender and expert care for parents experiencing the death of a baby. By @TamarinNorwood @OxLifeWriting @PLIDAnetworking
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Eight months of this pup today. Love this "little sister" baby gro... big brother Danann is always with us d
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Today is #trisomy18 awareness day. Google can tell you a lot about T18/Edwards Syndrome; but what it won't tell you is how special, how strong and how loved our babies are.
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Snowdrops symbolise resilience and hope. Last year, my great former editor @mlaveryifj gifted me some snowdrops from her garden in memory of Danann. It's so special to see them popping up now and I know they will help me teach Fallon about her amazing big brother in time x
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Maria Moynihan
2 months
Endings and beginnings...
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
First day settling into playschool... someone was excited!
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Before and after! First haircut since July 2020!
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Nine years married today. "Together we have taken smooth and rough. Just to be beside you is enough."
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
All set for @IrishCountryLiv #womenandag banquet tonight before our conference tomorrow: looking forward to meeting our wonderful loyal readers!
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
My wildflower girl in West Cork
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
How is this little woman 5 months old already?
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
See you in 2023...
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
On International Midwife Day, thinking of the amazing midwives who looked after our little family at CUMH @IrelandSouthWID ; especially the bereavement team who walked the road of life and loss with our precious Danann. I will never forget you all x
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." Love always wins x #trisomyawareness #compatiblewithlove #pregnancyafterloss #rainbowbaby
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
"Wait til I tell ya..."
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
Had to attend CUMH today for a procedure I was absolutely dreading. Secretary had me laughing within 10 seconds. Doctor and nurses so kind and understanding. It went really well and I think that compassion was a big part of it. Credit due @IrelandSouthWID
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
11 months
Proud of our team @IrishCountryLiv shortlisted in the Irish Journalism Awards' Newspaper Magazine of the Year category 💪
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
1 year
Thank you @alittlelifetime for including my poem for Danann in your beautiful 40th anniversary book. Such a gorgeous publication, and so full of love x #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
Our last day out with Danann 3 years ago. We did a food tour and at a famous tea shop, the lovely shop keeper was recommending me teas for pregnancy. Obviously she did not know our situation and I went along with it, a little taste of normality. I even bought the tea.
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Ms Fallon made her @IrishCountryLiv @farmersjournal debut today... thank you @amiical and @siucrashack for the lovely mention x #allyouneedislove
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
In between the lockdowns, our friend Ciara took these photos of Fallon, capturing a new chapter in our lives as a family of four, with Danann included too with his little sister #rainbowbaby #pregnancyafterloss
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Homemade Christmas wreath for my beautiful boy x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
Thanks to my friend and colleague @philldoylephoto for taking these photos for the Xmas edition of @IrishCountryLiv just a few days before Fallon was born, and including gorgeous Danann too #rainbowbaby #pregnancyafterloss #saytheirname
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
"And nevertheless, she persisted."
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Maria Moynihan
2 years
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
Nollaig shona daoibh go léir
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
2 years
Results back from Cervical Check in 2 weeks. All good, always such a relief. Nurse made it all very comfortable and quick; great, efficient service @russellnoirin
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Maria Moynihan
3 months
Vitamin Sea and water baby
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
"Is she your first?" Anytime I meet a stranger with Fallon, I'm asked this; and I'm completely incapable of just nodding my head! I have to talk about Danann, and how special he was/is.
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Maria Moynihan
3 months
West Cork...
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
11 years married today x
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Brought Fallon to Glentenassig today, where we created some of our most golden memories with Danann. He will be 18 months next week. It's hard to believe. We wish we had more than memories, but we will always find him in the most beautiful places #pregnancyafterloss
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
10km done for SOFT Ireland this morning for @VhiWMM When I was running down the bypass, I was was naming all the special babies in my head. I looked up and there was a rainbow over Danann's resting place beside Tralee Bay. Thank you Danann x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
11 months
Weekend in sunny Valencia with some solo travel (eek) and a much longed for catch up with a best friend was just what the doctor ordered (literally in my case!) Trying to prioritise self-care after pushing myself through the hard stuff for so, so long. Rest is revolutionary 💪
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Danann's wildflower seedlings are thriving in the sunshine, look forward to seeing what will bloom for the most beautiful boy
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Maria Moynihan
3 years
Mad for food, like her mother!
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
3 years
Out-out
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Maria Moynihan
4 years
Looking forward, but never forgetting. Four weeks to go #pregnancyafterloss #rainbowbaby
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
As we prepare to meet our second baby next week, our first little boy in the stars is with us in many special ways this week. This just arrived from a very talented reader who followed our journey. So lucky to be parents to a little man who has touched so many hearts x
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
4 years
In welcoming Fallon, friends have been so creative in finding ways to include Danann. I am so grateful #saytheirname #pregnancyafterloss #saytheirname
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@MoynihanMaria
Maria Moynihan
1 year
Am always so grateful that in our darkest hour, we were referred to CUMH. Compassionate care informed by research and best practice means so much to families as they negotiate the unimaginable. The special people we met there are and will always be part of our family story x
@danielnuzum
Daniel Nuzum
1 year
Today we fly our Pregnancy Loss flag in honour of all we have cared for in our Pregnancy Loss Services @IrelandSouthWID @PregnancyLossIE #CUMHRemembers #BLAW #PregnancyLoss
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Maria Moynihan
1 year
It's not exactly ice cream weather. But hey!
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