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There Will Be Rainbows, Sydney (2026)

17/02/2026

And today you turn 16....

My Arch, Archie man, my sunshine, orange ladybeetle, naughty middle child, love of my life, third of my heart, soul mate.....my littlest boy. How are you 16 today?

You came into this world on Wednesday the 17th of February 2010 at 5:03pm. Like your life to come, you were surrounded by a "team". I think it became something you just expected. I felt a little bit like a Greys Anatomy actress, with many people staring at me from inside the room and behind a watching glass. All of them waiting with baited breath to see how the next few minutes would unfold.

They did not know if you would be born alive, or survive the birth. But, in true Archie form, you greeted your large audience with a big, beautiful cry. That cry made me so proud. I knew you would be fine, I knew you would be brilliant, but I never knew the extent to which you would shine a light through so many lives.

This has been a really crappy one. People don't realise that it really does get harder. There are so many set milestones in the teenage years. Today I should have taken you to get your L's. I will never have that picture of you holding those plates in front of service Australia. You won't get to see the terrified look on my face as I hold tightly to the door and press the invisible brake with my foot. I just hope that Pops has taken you to get your L's today. It is actually a little scary that he is the one teaching you to drive.

However you are celebrating today, I know you are surrounded by so much love, alot of nonsense and a whole lot of cuddles....I just wish they could be from me.

Happy 16th Birthday my little man. Mummy loves you too much and misses you more 🌈🚗🌻🐞🫶🏽🧁🧡

"Because I knew you, I have been changed...for good"

31/01/2026

My perfectly broken little man 🐞

Today it is 15 years since I rocked your warm little body to sleep.

15 years since I held your special little foot while you snuggled into my shoulder.

15 years since I saw those beautiful big brown eyes looking up at me. Those eyes. Your eyes were everything. Full of love and the knowledge of a soul that had been here many, many times before.

People were drawn in by your light. I can not even say how many times I was stopped by a stranger because they just had to be in your presence. That started when I was pregnant with you and continued through the 11 and a half months you were here in body.

Your light continues to shine. You continue to draw people in, only now it is through me. You are beyond anything that can be said using just words. You are everything and you are everywhere.

Everything continues to move and so much is changing. My heart is always broken, and as time goes on, it seems to get harder. But I move forward because of the strength you give me.

You are my sparkle. You are my magic. I faught for you every day from the moment I carried you and when you had to leave your beautiful little body, you gave me that fight back. You knew I would need it to get through this life without holding your little hands in mine.

I miss you too much and I love you more, my Archie man. Today and every day.

Love your perfectly broken little Mummy 🌈🐞🫶🏽🥹

18/01/2026

On this day 15 years ago, I walked up the stairs of Bear Cottage with my Mum and my boy. Archie wasn't even close to being as unwell as he often was. But, despite that, something in me knew, this time when we left Bear Cottage, it would be without my boy in my arms.

Today starts a two and a half week emotional roller coaster to the day that Archie goes to the rainbow, followed by another two and a half week roller coaster to his birthday.

I can feel it in my body. My emotions are hightened. I'm in fight or flight mode. I am right back in that moment 15 years ago as well as living in this moment with the anticipation anxiety of the next 5 weeks.

The anticipation of his anniversary and birthday is always the worst. It is usually much worse than the actually days themselves. It is draining. Draining on all aspects of the body and soul. And this year as we approach Archies 16th Birthday and, what should be him stepping into year 10 at school, I am even more anxious of how this rollercoaster is going to pan out.

So today, I am taking a much needed rest day.

✨️Bed ✅️
✨️Bacio Bear ✅️ (Bacio Bear is a teddy filled with Archie's ashes. I have slept with him every night for the last 15 years and he travels with us whenever we are away from home. When I haven't been able to take him overseas, he gets Bear-sat 🥰)
✨️Weighted blanket ✅️
✨️Aussie Open ✅️ (Arch and I spent lots of time watching tennis together. Up until that very last day. It is a hug for my soul)
✨️Mama Odie 🐈‍⬛✅️
✨️Sunflower lego✅️ Thankyou Aries Mum 🫶🏽 This is just what I need today 😘

Usually I would be stressing about how much work I need to do and what housework needs to be caught up on. But, right now, I am not even feeling an ounce of guilt. I'm so tired. This is just what is needed.

Now, if can win tonight, that would add a nice little bit of sparkle to tomorrow when this Mumma needs to step up, run a business and adult again ❤️🤍

Here's to the next 5 weeks ✌🏽🎢🐞🌈🌻🧡

23/11/2025

WIN the ultimate baby loss mama gift pack for yourself or a loss mama friend.

Together with the amazing accounts below we are so excited to offer you or someone you know, the chance to win this very special baby loss mama gift pack. Something special from the hearts of bereaved mums to another in the lead up to Christmas.

The pack worth $1,500 includes:

🤍 Jack, Remy or Lily companion from
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🤍 loss mum jumper by
🤍 $100 gift voucher from
🤍 personalised framed family print by
🤍 15 pack heavenly biscuit set by
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🤍 custom memorial frame by and
🤍 grief affirmation or PAL cards and custom incense holder by
🤍rainbow candle set by
🤍 personalised jellycat jumper by
🤍 Still a Birth by Collette Butler
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🤍 milestone cards and note pad by

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How to enter:

(1) Follow each of the above accounts.

(2) Comment on this main Instagram post with the name of a little love that is no longer with us and their beautiful mama. The more comments the more entries!

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These are the only steps to enter. Please do not engage with accounts requesting additional steps to validate your entry.

Giveaway open to Aus-based entrants only. Entries close 11:59 Sunday 30th November 2025 (AEDT) with the winner drawn the next day. Winner will be contacted via DM by

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Good luck!

24/10/2025

Signs...

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23/10/2025

You will live forever in the hearts and voices of all who love you 🩷☂️☀️

All of the frames that I put together are special and made with so much love. There is time and attention poured into every little wrinkle. But putting this frame together hit a little different.

This little lady spent only a short time here in body with her doting parents. They made beautiful memories with her, even if just in a short amount of time. These little fingers and toes are joined by her hair and a special little "T" charm, all kept together forever to be seen each day. A little quote from a song that holds so much meaning completes this pretty pink treasure ✨️

This is my first completed bereavement frame. It holds a special place in my heart, for more reasons than the evident one. Thankyou to Traeleighs family for allowing me to share 🩷 Love to you, and all the families that live without a piece of their heart each day 🌈

"When the sun shines, we'll shine together"

✨️I don't charge for my bereavement frames, they are funded by donations. Thankyou to the family that made this happen for this beautiful girls family ###

Impressionable Kids Macarthur
There Will Be Rainbows

16/10/2025

I am so proud to have been part of creating this much needed and amazing tool. The specialists that have been at the forefront of this are absolutely wonderful, not just in their fields, but as humans. The paediatric palliative care world is in safe and caring hands 🫶🏽

For me palliative care was an extremely scary thought. Of course, that was only after googling it and finding out what it actually was. It felt that if I accepted it, I was accepting what the doctors said and giving in to the fact that he was going to die. Little did I know that it would change our lives for the better. I wasn't accepting his death or giving up on him. I was accepting life, just in a different way to what we deamed as "normal".

By stepping into Bear Cottage when Archie was one month old, we gave him life and they gave us life. We lived beautiful moments with our boy as a family, made lifetime memories and had a community welcome us in and wrap their arms around us. Palliative care was not death, it was life.

Having a timely referral is so important. This tool will change lives. In the moment when you think your life is all but over, it is going to give families the time they need to gather the support they need, create beautiful memories and build a community around them as they move through the lifelong winding road ahead 🌈🐞🧡

Link to the article- https://paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/story/know-the-right-time-why-timely-referrals-matter/

Link to the timely referal tool- https://paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/referral-to-paediatric-palliative-care-decision-making-guideline-tool-for-health-professionals/

Palliative Care Australia

14/10/2025

Today, this International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, we remember all the little ones that we hold in our hearts, but not in our arms 🌈

It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. In Australia, more than 2,200 babies are stillborn each year, and 600 more families will be left devastated by the death of a baby who has lived for not even a month.

For bereaved parents this month can bring many mixed emotions. It is important to spread awareness and open up conversations around pregnancy and infant loss, but in some moments it can also be very overwhelming. We often need to take a step back and gather ourselves before we can return to the world of social media. But, I guess that is a balance that we live with most days.

With the above said, while today can bring tears, I think of what our kiddies must be watching unfold, and it makes me so happy. I think of the excitement and anticipation that this day may bring for them. Do they wait to see their families and friends light their special candles calling out things like "mine smells like bubblegum!" or "Mummy got me a new one this year!". I like to imagine all their gorgeous little faces smiling with joy as they watch the light of the candles dance just for them. What a beautiful image it is 🥹

Today I will be lighting a candle for my Archie-David Jude, aswell as his little friends that have joined him at the rainbow 🐞 The little ones that were held in arms for a moment, and the little ones that only knew the warmth of their Mummies womb. All of them loved so much and forever alive in our hearts and our stories ✨️

What is the name of your little one who will be watching and waiting to see their special light dancing in your home tonight?🌈🐞🌻

23/06/2025

Rainbow Circle ✨🌈✨

A free community gathering for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, infant loss, and child loss 🌈

A place to honour your experience and your little love as well as being a pathway for healing and support✨

If you are pregnant or have had a bub since experiencing your loss - YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND, and you are more than welcome to bring your baby along ! Your joy does not mean your grief isn't valid 💚

Child loss is the loss of your child. There is never any age limit to that. If you are here with us and your child now lives at the Rainbow, then you are welcome to come and share in the support and love that is 'Rainbow Circle'. Age is not a factor. Your baby, however old, will always be your baby 🧡

Facilitated by me, Nadine, from 'There Will Be Rainbows'. I lost my son Archie when he was 11 and a half months old 🐞 The loss of my son made me want to use my experiences as a catalyst for change, and to provide assistance to those in our community.

I welcome you to join me in guided conversation and the ongoing support of a beautifully embracing community.
All circle members are also invited to join our private whatsapp group for continued check-ins, advice, and support 🫶🏽

Many thanks to Flower Mamma for volunteering the use of their space 🩷 I am very grateful for your continued support of our beautiful circle 🌈

I am so grateful to the beautiful and . They have donated the (for pregnancy and baby loss) and (for termination for medical reasons), resource companions to share with the Mummas that attend our 'Rainbow Circle'. These companions are designed to provide you, or a loved one, with a little help when needed most 🤍

If you know of anyone who may like to attend, please share this post with them. I am also available for a chat if you have any questions.

Sending Rainbows...Dee 🌈🐞🌻

✨️RSVP via link in the bio, or below-
https://therewillberainbows.com.au/all-services/ola/services/rainbow-circle-12

18/06/2025

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15/05/2025

This week is National Palliative Care week 🧡

It is important that people know about palliative care and all the beautiful things that it can bring to families. Our family was lucky enough to have the most beautiful support through the beautiful Bear Cottage 🐞🌈🐻

On the 17th of March, Archie's one month birthday, we left the hospital and stepped into Bear Cottage for the first time. We had many stays at Bear Cottage. We spent our days surrounded by people in our world. We were all the same there. The outside world was a world that I didn't feel comfortable in anymore. Bear Cottage felt like home. I was able to spend time with my eldest son, and we were able to be a family and do normal family things. He absolutely loved it! The staff and vollies were amazing and became like family. I was so very fortunate to be part of such a beautiful place, even if it was for the most horrific of reasons.

Then, the time we had been dreading came. We were at Bear Cottage, surrounded people who knew my boy and our family. We were safe, we were loved, and we were in a place that was home to us. My eldest son was happy and playing, and it was just right for him. He was able to come in and spend time with his little brother if he wanted and then leave and go back to his fun loving three year old life scootering the grounds and playing all through the Bear Cottage building. If there was a perfect way to be at a time when your child had just passed, then this would be it.

Bear Cottage made it possible for us to stay together as a family while Archie got the care he needed, and I got the support I needed. My eldest son, Will and Archie's biggest cousin, Carter, absolutely loved going there! It was never bleak and sad, but magical and full of joy ✨

Paediatric Palliative care and childrens hospices are so important. Every family should have access to the amazing care myself, and my family has been fortunate enough to have.

Thankyou, and . I don't think words could ever express all the ways that you make our lives better 🌈🐞🌻

11/05/2025

To all the Mummys, Mamas, and Mums...

Mothers who have lost, Mothers parenting living siblings and wishing they could be in two places at once Mothers longing to be Mothers, Mothers who miss their Mother.

To each of you that have a piece of your heart missing. I hope today you have had a gentle day. Please know how held and how loved you are. We are a broken group, but with all our little pieces, we sure make up something special.

Sending Rainbows....Dee 🌈🐞🌻

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