Chasing Rainbows - Hull 10K

Hi, my name is Claire and I am running the Hull 10K to raise money for the wonderful charity Chasing Rainbows. Chasing Rainbows has supported my beautiful friend, her amazing husband and her family through the most heartbreaking and difficult of times. I am so proud of you both!!

Please read their story below and thank you so much for your support, it means the world ....

Our problems only started when trying for our second child and since 2018, we have lost 15 very much wanted babies. When you see that second line on a pregnancy test, you instantly map out your life and give them a place in your family. Because of this, when you are given the heartbreaking news, your world crumbles underneath your feet. Experiencing this repeatedly, causes your heart to shatter into more and more pieces everytime and trying to live with these empty spaces in your life becomes more and more difficult.

It was after our fourth loss in February 2020 that we were given the contact details for Chasing Rainbows. It was from that very first moment that we contacted them that we felt instantly comforted. From the very beginning, the group empathized, we felt heard and we were supported. The group has given us the strength to carry on with our journey in the hope that one day, we may be lucky enough to have our rainbow. Without them, we wouldn't have the hope and knowledge needed to continue on this journey.

Pregnancy after loss is a very difficult and anxious time. When things have always gone wrong with a pregnancy in the past, it's hard to think that the new pregnancy will be any different. You're filled with worry, fear and uncertainty. All of the innocence that two lines means you can bring home a baby is gone. Instead, you're waiting for the inevitable to happen. You can have an early scan where everything looks great but then 12 hours later, you're convinced your baby has died. It's become impossible for me us think of pregnancy as a happy time that results in a healthy baby. Pregnancy after loss also brings a whole new wave of grief. It triggers emotions about previous pregnancies.

This charity has been a lifeline for us since secondary infertility started to consume our lives and we will be forever grateful for the support we continue to receive.