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  • Yellow

    Yellow is a colour of happiness, positivity, and optimism This striking colour reflects new life within nature From daffodils, chicks, and the new beating sun in the spring A happy time of year that depicts… Read more

  • Feeling Other People’s Losses

    When you join any community the reason you are there is due to you having a particular characteristic in common, interest or in wider terms you live in the same area. This can create a… Read more

  • Addison’s Disease

    On many occasions I have shared that my preferred stance is prepared, but sometimes a surprise can appear. Back at the beginning of February 2024 I got a monumental surprise, one I certainly wasn’t looking… Read more

  • A Vlog of the Allotment

    Something a little different this week, I thought I would do a video of the allotment. A list of all the vegetable featured within this video On the video I mentioned we where growing an… Read more

  • Seedlings

    In the gardening world spring is a time to breath new life into forgotten soil. The simple act of dropping a tiny seed into rejuvenated soil, has been a farmers go to method for centuries.… Read more

  • The Potting Shed

    The 1st of May is a day I will never forget, it was the day I watched my father take his last breaths. After a long brave fight with the big C, he allowed the… Read more

  • Dandelions

    Dandelions are a common sight in early spring. Their vibrant colour is a nice surprise against the dull lingering winter tones. But more satisfying is when the vibrant colour fades and a natural beauty appears,… Read more

  • Billy’s First Love, Thomas

    Confinement, segregation and institutionalised. Are words that you associate with establishments that incarcerate individuals against their will. But for many within this hidden world, it is enforced for their own good. Within Billy’s little life… Read more

  • Billy’s Liver Journey – Part 1

    Our Liver journey started on the 24th October 2017 with a simple blood test at the local hospital. Billy was 18 days old and life was bliss before this moment, except that half of our… Read more

  • Winter

    From the end of October to early March is a time to catch your breath in the gardening world. A time to tidy up, caretake winter veg, evaluate, rebuild, plan and recreate. Sometimes you do… Read more

  • Covid- Second stage of integration

    As I sit at my trusted work horse, sipping coffee and looking at this morning’s stats. A memory flashed up; a picture. A picture that brought up instant deep emotions. A picture that I instantly… Read more

  • The Tales of Billy -Part 3

    Up until Billy started school, he unfortunately suffered with ongoing tummy issues that resulted in what felt like constant diarrhoea. At birth it was put down to a milk intolerance, then his liver condition, after… Read more

lauratwitchen

Welcome to The Rose Tinted Mum Blog!

My name is Laura Twitchen the writer of this unique blog, that shares my personal experiences of being a hospital mum and the journey’s we face. The blog is divided into 3 sections, Hospital Life, Mum’s Therapy and The Adventures of Billy and The Hero Inside. The sections are very linked by the people within them, but show 3 very different sides of the same story.

Hospital Life: – Depicts the trials and tribulations of being a Hospital Mum.

Mum’s Therapy: – Shows that channelling an inner passion can create great peace.  

The Adventures of Billy and the Hero Inside: – Emphasizes the importance of home life on recovery.   

I hope by creating and sharing my experiences that it will offer comfort to others within this hidden world.

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