Category: Lifestyle
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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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July 2024 Book Reviews
Ad | Some books marked * were gifted in return for a review | All opinions are my own | Amazon links lead to my Amazon store – I receive a small commission when you purchase from these links which goes towards keeping the blog running but does not affect your purchase in any way…
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The Three Inch Fools present Henry VIII’s Secret Diary
Ad | Tickets gifted in return for a review | All opinions are my own When I was contacted and asked if I would be interested in coming to watch the Three Inch Fools performing a show about Henry VIII, at the stunning location of Hardwick Hall… how could I say no?! Anyone who knows…
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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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Abnormal Smear Test Result & Colposcopy Clinic
I recently spoke about women’s health and how having an ostomy has impacted my reproductive health on the Pelican/Respond podcast Beyond The Pouch. On there I mentioned that last year, I had a smear test that showed I was HPV+. There were no abnormal cells present, so I was asked to come back after a…
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Guest Post – How the Right Outfit Can Improve Your Mental Health
Something I always try and do, even on my bad days, is to ‘get ready’ for the day. Wearing a nice outfit and putting on some make up always helps me feel better. We all enjoy and sometimes need the odd PJ day, but when you are chronically ill you can get stuck in a…
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