On 15th February 2018 we welcomed our identical twin boys to the world, 8 weeks early. Thomas Joseph Briggs (Tommy) was born at 0.47am. Shortly before his twin brother Joseph (Joe) was born sleeping as a result of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). This was the start of a very bittersweet world for us full of unimaginable pain, sadness, worry, confusion, yet also with overwhelming love.

Our little surviving twin, Tommy spent 5 very long and terrifying weeks in hospital - Those weeks felt like a lifetime. Eventually our boy was well enough to come home. His journey has only just begun but he has already shown himself to be quite a fighter. We are so in love with our little hero and feel blessed everyday that he is with us.

Our little Joe has given us so much without even being here. He never drew breath but he has changed us forever; He has reminded us all of how precious and fragile life can be. Every day is a challenge but he has already shown us that we have a strength within us individually and as a family that can move mountains. May he always know how much he was wished for, longed for, prayed for and wanted.

We cherished the time that we were able to spend with Joe and making memories and keepsakes that we could take home with us when we weren't able to take our little boy home with his brother has played a vital role in the grieving process and has provided and will provide great comfort in the years to come. One memory in particular that we treasure is the cast we had taken of Joe's toes. To be able to physically touch, hold, see, something that was exactly his is so very precious and it was down to some very special people that we were lucky enough to have such an amazing gift. Sadly around 300 babies are stillborn in Scotland every year. If we can raise some money in Joe's memory so we can offer those parents a little comfort in their darkest hour, then we will be doing our baby boy proud.

Please feel free to contact us with any fundraising ideas for the "Joe's Toes" fund.

We are currently in discussion with certain charities with regards to Joes Toes Foot Casting and we hope that the money raised will contribute towards the cost of hand and foot casting kits and/or general memory making.

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