Each week I write a weekly round up post, where I share the past week with you, on what has been happening in the StressedMum household. These weeks really are flying by, and Christmas is fast approaching. Grab a cuppa and take a break and find out what has been going on in my Diary of a Menopausal Mum – 16/11/2022 post.
Table of Contents
Christmas
With my final guide live, I decided to do another little cheeky one about Advent Calendars. Where I shared not one, but 3 Advent calendars that C has this year. Plus the history of how Advent calendars started.
You may have also seen, that I have been updating my gift guides, and adding some additional great gift ideas. To make looking through my gift guides easier. I have set them as a feature to my main page, plus listed all the guides on each gift guide.
I am now looking forward to my various festive posts that I have planned.
Ouch
Yesterday morning, I took C to college we got there a little early and I parked up and turned my engine off. We were chatting away, when thud and we shunted forward. I got out the car to see the car behind right on mine. The woman driving, then got out of her and said “sorry did I hit you?” I did keep it polite by saying “um yes” and pointing to our cars.
She then went on to say, “I am so sorry my husband told me to keep my car in gear, and I was helping my daughter with her zip”. None of us understand this either.
I took her details and photos, and said I will get my husband to look at the car. C, had an exam first thing, and I felt so sorry for her as she was shook up.
Pain
I told asked C if she was ok, and to let me know if she felt any pain. As I drove home, my back started hurting, and pain at the top of my legs. C did her exam and messaged to say her neck was hurting. She went to the nurse who put some gel on it. I ended up picking her up before lunch and we spent the afternoon and most of the evening in A&E getting checked out. We both have whiplash and in a lot of pain. I said to the Dr that I did not think a small shunt like that would hurt this much. She said, as we were both relaxed our bodies were not tensed or ready for it and it is normal.
I emailed her College at 8.30 last night, as we were leaving asking if C could have authorised absence which she has for today and tomorrow.
Insurance
I contacted my insurance company this morning, advising of the accident and injuries. Just waiting on what happens now.
Dentist
You may remember all the troubles I have had with my teeth and dentists. In June/July I was referred for urgent surgery to have three roots removed from my upper gum. A couple of weeks ago a crown on my lower gum broke. I have been to the dentist twice, first time my referral was put back through. The second time given antibiotics and codeine, as in so much pain. Sadly, the codeine space me out so back on normal painkillers.
I hope you have all had a much better week than me, and moving forward things can only get better.
I’m so sorry to read about your accident! I was in a minor one which my mom when I was still in middle school. Neither of us were hurt; I was a bit shook though. But otherwise totally fine. Glad I see that it was the same story with u! I hope you have a happy holiday season!
We are still in pain but could have been a lot worse, it is a shock though
I love the gift guide. I’m sad to hear about the accident. I pray you two feel better soon.
Am glad you are loving the gift guides, we are both still in a lot of pain sadly
The gift guides are fun to browse through. I get great gift ideas looking at them. Looking forward to seeing what else you might add.
Thank you, there will be new items added soon
Oh no, hope your car is not badly affected. Hope you sort things out with the insurance and also hope things will get better with your tooth pain.
I drove my car Thursdday for the first time and it pulls to one side, and not sure why, me and C still hurt which is expected
Sorry to hear you’re having dental problems. I’ve been through a lot of dental stuff and it is no fun!
This has been going on for nearly 2 years and it really is wearing me down now
Your gift guides are fab. They gave me plenty of ideas.
Oh no! I hope you and C are feeling better now after the bump in the car. x
Thank you, I do love give guides. I did manage to sleep better last night but woken up so uncomfortable just need to find out about what is happening with my car
That’s really so sad to hear about the accident. Hope you two feel better soon.
Thank you, still in pain
So sorry to hear about the accident but as long as no one was seriously injured. I hope everything gets sorted out soon!
Thank you, we are just a bit sore from the jolt but nothing serious thankfully
What a week! I’m so sorry to hear about the accident. It’s incredible how our bodies work and something that you won’t feel will cause pain can and does. I hope you’re both feeling better. x
I am more upset about C being hurt and missing college and my car may be written off. We are both still in a lot of pain but it takes time i suppose
Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear that you were both injured in the car bump. That’s awful, and right before C’s exam too. Not what anyone needs. Hope you are both on the mend.
Not what she needed, but she passed it which is a relief. We are both still in a lot of pain but these things take time
I can’t wait to check out the advent calendar post. I love those calendars, and I always enjoy your cheeky take on things.
Thank you, I just found out that December is just two weeks away so not long now
I am so sorry you were in a car accident. Good thing it wasn’t bad. Hope C did well on her exam…
These things happen, although wish it hadn’t, her teacher messaged to say she passed her exam
Sorry you were hit in the car park. That sounds awful. You have been going through it will your teeth and hope they will be sorted out for Christmas. I really hate going to the dentist.
I think my teeth are an ongoing issue sadly