Category: Health
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A Day In The Life of a Chronically Ill and Disabled Teacher
So recently I was back in hospital following a Crohn’s and adrenal insufficiency issue – I will share more soon – and I am now back at work. I thought I would share a day in the life of what I get up to! Obviously, every day can be totally different depending on how I…
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Stoma Stigma… is it real or just a good social media hook?
So this week a friend of mine has had a poll running about the use of the word ‘stigma’ when people are talking about their ostomies online. His position – that people are using this as a hook, for views, to get attention on their posts. His problem with this is that anyone who may…
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In My Comfy Shoe Era
So this year I have made one big change to my wardrobe and that has been in the footwear department. I have always loved shoes, but have had to pretty much entirely wear flats for a number of years now due to my arthritis – don’t mention the old 4-inch heels to my doctors in…
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Raising Teen Boys When You’re Running on Low Energy: Tips for Summer Survival
Summer with teenagers often brings a mix of freedom, frustration, and fatigue — especially when you’re parenting with a chronic illness. If you’re anything like me, the warmer months can feel like a double-edged sword: your kids are home more, but your energy is stretched thinner than ever. And while social media might be showing…
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Ostomy 101 – Travelling with an Ileostomy: What I Pack, What I’ve Learned
Travelling with an ileostomy can feel overwhelming at first. I remember my first trip post-surgery — the what-ifs kept me up at night! What if I ran out of supplies? What if I had a leak in a public place? What if security at the airport gave me a hard time? What if I had…
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So my work colleagues know about my blog…
This blog is 8 years old this month – how crazy is that?! I’ve also been at my current school for just over a year now and until just before Christmas, had kept its existence to myself! It’s not that I’m not immensely proud of the things I’ve achieved since starting The Spoonie Mummy –…
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Five Tips For Going Swimming With Your Kids When You Have An Ostomy
I have been swimming both in a pool and in the sea and have been in a hot tub since having my stoma surgery eight years ago, so have my routine nailed now – but I know some people really worry about it so I thought I’d share some of my tips with you hoping…
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Ostomy 101 – Flying With An Ostomy 8 Top Tips
You might have seen my recent post, reacting to a viral video by a fellow ostomate about flying with an ostomy. This ostomate was talking about being moved from having extra leg room seats and how disgusted he was, blaming having to empty his bag more frequently and having a leak on this move. See…
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