I’m taking fibre-rich foods on for size

My best friend is vegan. She’s been vegan for about a year but all because of her health. Last summer she got diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. I had never heard of it before her diagnosis but the common inherited illness affects how the liver processes bilirubin – a yellowish pigments made in the liver and…

I was in the Minor Injuries Unit, this time for me!

What is it with us and hospitals recently? Last month, Emily was rushed to hospital with a high temperature and suspected sepsis of the lung, that thankfully was just a chest infection. But still a terrifying 13 hours. Roll on a few weeks, and I was in Deal’s minor injuries unit for my eye for…

Could this nano sticker be the end of headaches and decrease mobile phone radiation?

There’s been lots of talk about 5G in the press recently as the 5G mobile network has been switched on in some areas across the country. The 5G network, same as any of the previous cellular technologies rely on signals carried by radio waves, part of the electromagnetic spectrum, transmitted between an antenna or mast…

Time to talk about the worst kept secret.

Argh, what’s she saying? I think it’s time. Time to talk about the worst kept secret. It seems to be the talk in the press recently, but mainly for the wrong reasons. Whilst most brands are shouting from the rooftops it’s perfectly OK to wet yourself, when it isn’t, I for one am happy to…

What’s with my frump life?

Since having Emily I’ve been guilty of something. I seem to have forgotten how to look after myself. I just don’t do much things for myself like I used to because I have so many other things that I need to do on a daily basis. My hair is always up in a ponytail, I…

I went to Europe CBD Expo and it was so chilled for an event

I’ve been to work events in the past and it’s always been so hectic. It’s pretty much normal to expect people running around trying to make sure everything is going right. There’s always an event manager having a panic attack somewhere because something hasn’t totally gone to plan. Last month I went to the EUROPE…

Our trip to the walk-in minor injury unit

This is my second visit to a NHS hospital for a minor injury since Emily was born. Whilst it’s never ideal to end up in a walk-in or emergency unit of any kind, I’m thankful I’m not here more often. My child may think she’s GI Joe on occasion, but thankfully she’s not caused that…

We’ve finally got an NHS dentist

I’m sure you’ve read in recent months the big change up with dental surgeries in the Kentish area. A lot of counties have seen an increase in dental surgeries closing down which has proved a nightmare for most people. Our dentist in Ramsgate close last year with just a few weeks notice given. In total…

This ridiculous weather is playing havoc with my skin.

This last winter has been tiresome. Whilst all four seasons going wild in the last few months, Emily being up and down with every temperature, cold and fever going, I can’t begin to tell you, I’m so over it and just want summer to arrive. Whilst the weather tops and turns, it’s also playing havoc…

Hello new hair

I’ve got a new haircut. It’s a few days old so if you haven’t seen me with it, here it is… ta da! What do you think? I’ll admit, I have a better picture than that, a few actually, but that was just after my cut and I like it a lot. Thanks mum! Out…

Dummy no more?

At Emily’s nursery, in her toddler group, dummies are forbidden. Plenty of times I’ve dropped Emily off with a dummy in her mouth as she refuses to give hers up and I pick her up and she’s without it. I’m fine with this. After all, a dummy limits a child’s speech and that’s the last…

I’m one of those “new year, new me knobs,” I’m sorry

All of last year I gave so little into doing one of those diets, I’d try for a little bit then fail, so many times. This year, I vowed to stick at a diet and so far, it’s going well. I’ve got to say a few days over a week, actually feeling better in myself…

Formula and your baby

I spoke to a friend the other week about their baby and their formula. They had stopped breastfeeding so had decided to go on formula instead for a few reasons. But they noticed it took a few tries with different formulas before they settled on one, which seemed to work for a few weeks, then…

Going buggyless

Ok ok, I haven’t completely stopped using the buggy, but on the odd occasion, I don’t bring it out with me. Emily likes to explore, it’s good exercise for her and although I don’t do much without the buggy, it’s good practice for when one day I won’t. On a few occasions, I’ve braved walking…

Wishing all my readers, family and friends, a Happy New Year. Here’s to 2019

I’d like to wish all my readers, family and friends, a Happy New Year, from my home to yours. 2018 was an odd year, but here’s to a new fruitful year in 2019. Of course 2018 won’t erase anything that happened, but here’s to the new year, a bigger and better year. May it bring…