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Dating With IBD/Stomas – The Good, The Bad and the Smelly!

February 14, 2020 thespooniemummy

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February 2020 Newsletter

February 6, 2020 thespooniemummy

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Spoonie Self Care Club – February

February 2, 2020 thespooniemummy

Good morning and happy Sunday. Welcome to February’s Self Care Club with me, Stephie from Colitis To Ostomy and Rachel from Rocking2Stomas. Self Care the

Guest Post – 5 Shoes Every Fashionable Mom Needs in Her Closet

January 23, 2020 thespooniemummy

Good afternoon and happy Thursday! We did it – it is almost the weekend! Today I have a fun guest post about the five pairs

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January 2, 2020 thespooniemummy

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This pair drive me crazy at times but I wouldn't be without them.

So I have been a little quiet, both on my blog and here lately. Yesterday was a bad day for me. The boys were picked up by their Dad and it hit me hard. The strive to stay positive was just too far to stretch to. I tried to keep busy and sat down to write a blog post and couldn't find the words, so I slept. I didn't have to do anything, didn't have to think about anything and it suited me. Last night I cried. I went in to kiss their sweet heads goodnight and they weren't there. I felt lost and empty all over again, the pain was physical and it hurt so much. I know what I should be doing and am trying. I know I shouldn't define myself solely as Mummy, but that was my entire world a few short years ago and now I feel like it's been snatched from me. Too early to identify with those who struggle with their kids 'flying the nest' - my boys are still little and still need their mum. I am going to go back to therapy to help with this hiccup in my mental health. I'm still focused on my uni work and my blog and advocacy work as I'm determined to show the boys what their Mummy can do for the world and it is my passion. But I know I can't live weekend to weekend waiting for them and feeling like life is almost not worth living when they are not here. Today is a little brighter and I have lots to keep me busy so I'm going to crack on. The recent death of Caroline Flack has hit me hard this week. Maybe because I am feeling low and also because i identify with the feelings of being trapped in a life you dont want to be living. I'm lucky to have a supportive family and friends group and @ste_w22 who has been amazing. I have tools and things I know which help me pick up the pieces. And I have that eternal Pollyanna part of me which will be back, I promise

Can really recommend this bedtime sleep tea from @twiningsteauk It tastes delicious and helps me wind down during the evening. I never used to enjoy herbal teas but these ones are really tasty and I have also tried and enjoyed the Gliw and Focus versions

The last few days have been heartbreaking. The news of Caroline Flack's suicide really hit me hard, as I know it has done many. Yet again, the British press has to take a huge chunk of the blame. Relentlessly pursuing this poor woman going through what would have been the worst times in her life. We didn't need to know her every move while she prepared for what was coming. We don't need a poster girl for us to understand that abuse has no gender, and this particular girl had not been found guilty of any crime. Convicted by the press, this woman couldn't escape so took her own life. I'm not sure where the right to know every intimate detail of a celebrity's life became 'the norm'. Why, because someone has become famous for the career they have chosen means that their life is up for public scrutiny and they forego any right to privacy. I have signed the two petitions I have included photos of here. The first is about holding the media accountable when things like this happen. The second was set up by @thenursemum and wants to see changes to how people can register social media accounts. Not only will this protect our children, but it may help stop the 'trolls' who think hiding behind a computer screen gives the right to say anything they please. I will pop links to both in the comments in case you would like to sign them. Today though, and every day, just choose KINDNESS. Its the little things that make the biggest difference and could save a life.

Thanks to @rowenasteachandtravel for this recommendation! This afternoon we took Grandma on an adventure and went to the New Walk Museum & Aet Gallery in #leicester It was a fab place to look around with plenty of interactive bits for the kids. The cafe prices were really good and the food was lovely. The disabled bathroom facilities were also FANTASTIC - a complete changing room with hoist, bed etc which was good to see. The only other recommendation I would make is don't use the NCP car park as recommended by the museums website as it's very expensive, I'd look for different parking if possible and I know the train station isn't far away.

Another rubbish weather day so we had some fun designing our own T-Shirts!

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