Gratitude – to all of you who’ve contacted me privately to express your sympathy, respects and, sadly, your own similar experiences. You’ve said it was brave of me to write what I did; I think it’s equally so to then make your confessions to me. Each has been taken into my bosom, and you can be sure that that is where they will remain.

Apprehension – Yes, I was aware of Vanishing Twin Syndrome and yes I suppose I qualify. I think. I’m not sure. I suppose if I go digging I’ll learn a fair bit. But I’m not sure I want to – yet.

Food for thought – Apparently leaking breasts can indicate elevated levels of prolactin, which could also – but not necessarily – indicate a thyroid or pituitary problem. As I need to go back to the doctors for a repeat of my Meniere’s medication, I think I will ask for some blood tests too. Just in case. Thanks for the tip xxx

This is the last time I will talk about this for a while – possibly ever. Thanks again to those of you who reached out and offered your hands and hearts.

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Stay tuned later this week, for I have some giddying, exciting news!

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Karen Andrews is the creator of this website, one of the most established and well-respected parenting blogs in the country. She is also an author, award-winning writer, poet, editor and publisher at Miscellaneous Press. Her latest book is Trust the Process: 101 Tips on Writing and Creativity