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Five Friday Favourites

October 6, 2017 thespooniemummy

As the blog has concentrated on talking about periods and contraception this week, I thought I would dedicate this week’s Friday Favourites to those little

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My Periods and IBD by Guest Blogger Louise A.K.A. Crohnsfighting

October 4, 2017 thespooniemummy

This week I wanted to do a series of posts about periods and contraception. Often, our chronic illnesses can affect these but it isn’t an

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Ad | Gifted This was definitely a #happypost kind of a day! I was contacted by @mum_dot about their new range of juices and jumped at the chance to give them a try. @mum_dot create their organic juices in Kent right before they are sent out making them as fresh as can be! They arrived really well packaged in a cool bag. They look beautiful, like a little rainbow in the fridge! The cool packs that come with them are also designed to be re-used so I popped them in the fridge and the bottles are fully recycled and recyclable. I had been given some antibiotics for a bladder infection and if you have Crohn's and an ileostomy you will know that antibiotics can wreak havoc on your digestive system so these really came at the perfect time as I was in need of a boost. I often have to stick to a low residue diet due to my IBD as fruit and veggies can irritate it. However, having it in a juice form lowers the fiber content slightly, is a liquid so is easier to digest and still gives you the vitamin and nutrient boost you need. This makes it great for people like me with IBD. I found that they worked really well and didn't cause any issues. The juices were created with mums in mind for use during pregnancy and when breastfeeding by midwife, Kirsty. They are perfect for giving mums to be and new mums an added nutrient boost at a time when they really need it! Each juice has different ingredients and you can find out more about them on the website - mumdot.com I was surprised that I enjoyed all of them! My least favourite was the carrot but it was still drinkable. I am not a big fan of carrot soups etc even though I like carrots! The pineapple and beetroot ones were tasty and the spinach one was actually really lovely - I was worried it would taste a bit too 'green' but it really isn't overpowering at all. They are hands down some of the best juices I've tried and I have tried a few! If you feel in need of a boost, a bit more energy or an immune system kick, head over to @mum_dot to find out your options for ordering. They have a range of different packages, subscriptions and you can also send them as a gift - such a fab gift idea for a mum to be!

This morning I posted a few easy home school ideas on my blog to give some simple ideas that you can easily introduce into your normal daily routine. Find my latest post by clicking the link in my bio

My latest blog post this morning is all about easy homeschooling ideas which you can do as part of your everyday routine. You can check it out via the link in my bio. As part of that I talk about bath time and mention a giveaway and here it is! To win a Slime Baff and a Gelli Baff set all you have to do is: * Follow The Spoonie Mummy * Like the post * Tag a friend who might want to win You can also share it to your stories for an extra entry but make sure you tag me so I see it! Each person tagged on a seperate comment will count as one entry. The small print - Instagram is not involved in this giveaway. Entries close at 5PM Friday (10th April) and winner will be announced Friday evening. UK entries only. Good luck!

I dont feel that there is a lot of patience in the world right now. People cannot sit and wait three weeks to see if we, as a nation, together, can get on top of the Covid-19 outbreak. This weekend has seen people sunbathing, partying and having picnics in the park. The 'lucky ones' claim it's only old people or people already ill who are worst affected. Yet this week two of our wonderful nurses died helping people like them. A five year has had their life cut drastically short. If you can't do it for yourself DO IT FOR OTHERS. These 'lucky' healthy people will get put on a ventilator over me as they have a better chance of survival, even though I'm following all the rules and they aren't. And that terrifies me and makes me mad. I think totally lockdown could be on the horizon and all I will say is...you bought it on yourself

And just like that my uni year is done! Last night I received two emails to say my final assignments had been cancelled and my overall grade would be marked based on the assignments I had done so far. I feel a little sad as I wated to finish it 'properly' but will make sure all my work and textbooks are finished - it will give me something to do in the next few weeks at least. I have definitely passed 1 module and am just waiting on a score from the other for an assignment already done so I can tell if that will be ok too. Fingers crossed! What it does mean is that as long as I have passed both, I am TWO THIRDS of the way through. I start my final year (which will take me 2 due to being part time) in September but I'm nearly there! The comments from one of my tutors this week have really made me smile. She talked about my grasp and understanding of systemic therapy and that considering it as a career path should definitely be in my thoughts. It's a type of relationship/family therapy and I must admit - I really loved the ideas and background ti it. Starting to think about my career now and it is so exciting and I am buzzing with ideas and hope for the future!

Today has been an achey one. I seem to hurt all over. Not sure why my arthritis has decided to he such a dick but that's life I suppose. I'm in a terrible, snappy mood because if it, I'm grumpy and so tired after being in pain all day. I have almost finished this though and cant wait for it to be done and framed! Thinking of selling it then, what do you reckon? As for everything else, Arthur (my year 4 teachers nickname for my arthritis) can piss off, I've had a glass of pink gin WKD and I'm going to bed!

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