Author: thespooniemummy
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Bucket List
My mental health has definitely taken a downward turn the last couple of weeks. I’ve been struggling with fatigue and insomnia (not the best combination), sore joints and lots of personal things. Recognising you are in a downward spiral can be helpful but it’s not necessarily as easy as that to start feeling better. I…
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Bag Leaks
The past month has seen me suffer from about six full blown bag leaks. By full blown I mean that I haven’t noticed it start slowly and output has leaked onto my clothing, and at night onto bedding too. Since starting to use the Salts bags about eight months ago I haven’t had any. I…
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Five Friday Favourites
I swear the weeks go by faster and faster! It’s Friday again already and I have my five of my favourite things from the week to share with you. First up I have a new moisturiser that I purchased last week and have been using on my face every morning. My skin has felt really…
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What I pack in my boys’ bags for travelling
Today I thought I would record a vlog rather than write a piece for you. Here is the link to watch what I put in my boy’s backpacks when we go on holiday. I’ve forgotten a few things and this is my first vlog attempt so be kind! Would love to hear what you pack…
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Five Friday Favourites
So who has the Friday feeling? I’m not quite there yet, very tired today and I had to go to a hospital appointment this afternoon. Thought I would get on with my weekly favourites to cheer myself up a little! I went into Superdrug on Wednesday and the eyeshadow palette I have been waiting for…
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Dressing With An Ostomy – My Story With Clothes Since Surgery
WithI found out I was having surgery and an ileostomy the day before it happened, It all happened pretty quickly but as I had been a member of a few IBD support groups for about 8 months by then, I felt a little calmer and more assured after seeing so many amazing people still living…
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Dressing With An Ostomy Week – Bellies Clothes Donate or Swap Group
Has anyone heard of the Bellies Clothes Donate Or Swap group? People with IBD can often be affected by unintended weight loss and gain due to their disease or medication. This affects the clothes size you wear and often results in your wardrobe being half full of clothes you can no longer wear. Two lovely…
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Dressing With An Ostomy Week – Jasmine Stacey Collection
Well, where does any good outfit start…with the underwear of course! Jasmine Stacey has Crohn’s disease and aged 20 was operated on giving her a permanent ileostomy. After her operation she tried to seek out sexy, pretty underwear that she used to wear prior to her surgery and struggled. She was determined to help other…
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