Another week has passed and hopefully this week, I will start and finish my weekly Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 03/06/2026, today. I just seem to be being pulled in so many directions lately.
I also need to apologise for jinxing the weather and moaning about how hot it was last week. Yesterday we had storms and today it has been raining.
Table of Contents
My week
Health
We have had another week full of health issues. C started her new medication from her Neurologist last Wednesday. We were told to look for a rash and to go straight to A&E. She did not get a rash but she had a feeling of bugs crawling under her skin. Of course she told me Friday evening, so we got through the weekend and on Monday I tried speaking to someone.
I emailed the hospital and got nothing back, so spent the afternoon phoning to try to speak to someone. I was finally given an email address for her Consultants Secretary. Caitlin was told to stop taking the medication and she will be in contact when next at the hospital. Hopefully that will be today.
Dad
On Monday my Dad started his radiotherapy, as it was the first session it was a bit longer and then we had to go to the other side of the hospital for blood tests. We were also given a new list of appointments as some of his radiotherapy timings had changed. Yesterday, we had to ask for some to be changed as I have to take C into college.
So far he is doing ok, but we do know that radiotherapy is a staging treatment, with a little each day and that the side effects will kick in within 2-3 weeks. I am glad we have the weekends off though.
My Health
Yesterday I was not well, I felt so ill but had to take Dad for his treatment as Mum will not drive there. I then had to go to pharmacy to pick a prescription for Dad while they sat and waited for his treatment. I came back and Mum asked if I was ok, and I had to tell her again no I am not feeling great. When we got home I just went to bed. Today, I still do not feel right but not as bad. I am blaming the weather
Grief
Yesterday was 16 months that I lost my husband. I am so low and missing him so much and nobody seems to see it. I can not stop the tears and even when I do speak up about how I feel. It is thrown back in my face.
Time Out
C and I did manage some time out over the weekend. On Saturday, we popped into town and I got a dress reduced to £5 which I am very happy about. I did get the dress in a different colour a few weeks ago for £5 and then decided to get another colour but it had gone back to normal price. Then Saturday it was reduced again and I snapped it up.
We also went to the cinema on Sunday, which I loved as I can turn my phone off and just hide away with no interruptions. Then we headed to a local farm shop before coming home. But it was the little break we both needed.
Fathers Day
It is Fathers Day this month and time to show are Dads how much we love and appreciate them. I have been working on my Fathers Day Gift Guide , which will be going live very soon .
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Winning at my nephews school on the summer raffle
Finding out my son and daughter-in-law are expecting first child
We celebrated our son’s 16th birthday, he has severe learning difficulties and a host of health issues so every day we have with him is a blessing, hoping for many, many more birthdays with him 🙂
The weather, love it!
Highlight of my week, was starting bereavement counselling at the hospice where my Dad passed away. The counsellor turned out to be the family support officer who was lovely to me when Dad spend his last 6 days at the hospice.
I hope the counselling goes well, I am still trying to get some
Spending a day with my daughter
seeing family
going to a gig
I caught up with some friends at the weekend for some food and drinks.
It’s been a tough week for me as my dog has been poorly. I think the highlight of the week for me is England beating Mexico in the World Cup!
spending time with my nephew
We had a fun afternoon at my sons school sports day on Monday.
Catching up with a friend I’d not seen for a while which involved a walk around beautiful Holland Park including Kyoto Garden followed by a beer in one of my favourite pubs in Notting Hill.
The highlight of my week was a family get together for a Sunday roast meal.
Enjoying the sun and going for a walk in the fields
A family BBQ on Sunday.
Watching England get into the quarter-finals of the World Cup, despite being down to 10 men for some of the game. Also I’m back volunteering for my local footie club (non-league) – which I loved last season and had a new part of play on Saturday.
The highlight of my week has been having the time to get lots of reading done
Watching the Wimbkedon and England football matches.
The highlight of my week has been a special birthday in the family.
planning some time away with my husband
the nice weather
getting my dog home after her op
Looking forward to my son’s birthday on Friday
I went to Germany for the week and had a great time
The highlight of my week has been having annual leave to relax and spend with my husband.
Celebrating my best friend’s birthday with a cinema trip and yummy Tim Hortons lunch!
Taking on a new stray kitten, very tiny but a little ray of sunshine!
Having a much needed child free night away with my husband!
England winning their match against Mexico
the highlight of my week is definitely being in Imola Italy for the Le Mans Series (Motorsport!)
Fingers crossed!
The highlight of my week was finding out that the problem my daughter had been urgently referred for was benign.
My highlight of the week was watching England match in the pub!
Meeting up with my sister and niece for the first time in a few months for a shopping day
My highlight was receiving my Amazon Haul package with 2 new dresses, one pair of wide leg trousers and 2 pairs of sandals and all gorgeous under £15.
Looking after our granddaughter, Sophia on Tuesday, she is not yet 2 but such a delight and we’re so lucky.
going on holiday with my family!
Discovering that we have a Cake Shed in our village and trying a most delicious lemon meringue tart that the lady had made. Yum!
seeing my little girl at a party with all her friends
Today is my last day in work for nearly two weeks as I go on holiday abroad
What a brave woman to reveal this
Getting out and going for a walk now its cooler outside
England going through to the last 32 of the World Cup, COME ON ENGLAND 🏴
i went for a nice night away at the weekend! our last one before the baby come so was lovely to get a change of scenery
The highlight of this week for me was spending the day yesterday with my friend and her children. The weather was slightly cooler so we enjoyed the garden along with a lovely bbq.
Having a nice glass of chilled Rose in the lovely sunshine.
My highlight has been meeting my students’ parents and being able to say really nice things about them!
Honestly, just getting through it. It’s been a very tough week and I made it through, woohoo!
My highlight will be tomorrow when I fly to Spain for an 11 night all inclusive holiday
Going to see my Dad on Sunday. He’s in his 80’s and his health is not so good.
The highlight of my week was going out to Chiquitos with my boyfriend (best churros I’ve ever had) before going to the cinema to watch Obsession!
My highlight has been having a long overdue decluttter, very cathartic!
Having a long overdue decluttter, very cathartic!
A bargain item of clothing sounds great!
Hope C’s consultant has by now gotten back to you but, in the meantime, keep snatching those happy little excursions with her.
I do love a bargain but not been able to wear it yet. There is a bit of a move forward with C
My little boys tooth has fallen out and he has been so excited.
Finding out I will be having a new granddaughter!
The highlight of my week has been getting discharged out of hospital after spending a week in following an operation.
My daughter smashing her GCSE’s, only 2 more exams to go!
My daughter turned 13 on Wednesday so we’ve had lots of celebrations
the hightlight of my week was booking my holiday to devonn for july for a few days
My highlight of the week was making Pizza on friday
my first session of park yoga! dry days and the sound of birds
Going out for coffee with my friend and sitting outside.
shingles for past few weeks – finally feeling a little more like myself – next step is to get garden sorted
meeting up with friends after a long time
I no longer have my father around. He passed a few years ago. Cherish the moments you have with your father as you just dont know when it may be the last time.
I totally back what you are saying, we lost my husband last year and my daughter misses him so much and misses not having her dad here anymore.
My daughter smashing her GCSE’S, only 2 more to go!
My daughter smashing her GCSE exams, only 2 more to go!
Planting flowers
This week we have been very busy so my best moment was the evening when I finally was on the sofa talking with my hubby and chilling a bit
Staring a new skill in sound healing with crystal bowls at the weekend. Loved trying something completely new and meeting a group of new people. Excited to help people when I get better.
seeing my cats play in the blooming garden!
Baking a delicious dacquoise, everything else was pretty much mundane this week (yet)
What did you end up seeing at the Cinema? I go there often, and our local has been nothing but horror movies. I do hope that you are feeling better.
We saw finding Emily this time which we both enjoyed, am feeling a little better not quite right but getting there
Booking a short break, not been away for the past 3 years so can’t wait!
I finally finish my uni course! It’s been a mad week, you’ve had quite a stressful one! Make sure to rest
Well done for finishing your uni course, now for a bit of a relaxing time for you
Being able to sit outside on the patio and get some sun, being housebound this is the furthest I can go.
I am glad to know that despite a difficult week, you and C took a break and enjoyed a cinema. Sending you lots of prayers.
Thank you, it is a place where we can go and switch our phones off and know we can just relax
trying out pastries from a new local bakery – so yummy!
Getting a new BBQ for summer time memories together
My highlight has been Love Island starting – sounds sad but not much else going on at the moment!
I just remembered this has started and just started watching
No real highlights as yet just a few satisfying work tasks ticked off.
I hope everything goes well with your Dad. I lost mine in 2004 and family are precious.
Thank you, we lost my husband last year so know what it is like losing your Dad as my daughter is struggling a lot at the moment
The highlight of my week has been receiving a big order on my Etsy shop.
Having a really productive day in the garden before the rain storms came in
Went for a shopping trip on Monday and had a great time
Getting the scaffolding down from the house at last!!
starting pet sitting as a side job
The highlight of my week has been seeing my elderly cat eat more after having been off his food for several days.
WOW, sounds like a very stressful week, sending many prayers your way! My highlight this week will be getting the chance to see my youngest granddaughter perform WICKED in her school talented show.
It has been one of those weeks, I am sure you will be very proud of your grandaughter
fantastic!
Watching my 2 girls perform a play they made up (Involving a kidnapped dog!)
Meeting up with a friend I haven’t seen in a while. We went for a walk around our local park.
I hope your dad’s treatments go okay, and that you’re starting to feel a bit better. I think I tempted fate with moaning about the heat as well, although our new turf is very happy with the storms and rain x
Day 4 of treatment today, as it is a little each day and it staggers the radiotherapy. We have been told that he will feel ok for a couple of weeks before the side effects kick in, some are quite nasty. The rain has been good for the garden, I said to C yesterday Dads rosebush will be grateful for the rain
Taking a walk in the countryside and observing baby ducks on waterways
The highlight of my week has been the cooler weather so I can get things done unlike in last weeks heat!
finding some elusive frozen dark cherries in Aldi….
Being able to get out on my bike after all the rain prevented me
Another tough week for you. I’m glad you enjoyed your trip to the cinema with C. Weather certainly gone downhill here too but my highlight of the week was the safe arrival of my second great grandson
I am just going by day by day. The weather has been horrible, we were at the hospital the other day when the thunder and lightening started. I refused to leave until it had stopped. Congratulations on your new great grandson
Getting my 6 weekly haircut yesterday! It feels so much better….
the highlight of my week so far is that I finally bought some of the books on my Amazon wishlist. Been holding off for ages
My daughter being brave and changing career direction
The highlight of my week was buying some strawberries.
Finally got an allotment this week, after being on a waiting list forever! x
Finishing a hand made card for my sister’s birthday
I won a jewellery competition 😁
Buying some lovely plants from the garden centre ! Hope you are ok x
My dog getting the all-clear from a potentially bad illness from the vets,
Meeting up with an old friend I’d lost contact with 10+ years ago!
I’ve been enjoying the fact that the sun decided to still hang around after the heatwave passed.
having a lovely lay in amd day off on Tuesday 2nd, bliss 😊
Sounds like a very full on week health wise for you all. I really hope you’re able to get some positive news soon. The highlight of my week was probably a whole day completely to myself, the kids were at my MIL’s and my husband was away with his friends. It doesn’t happen very often at all, but it was lovely.
Claire.X
Honestly, I think there would be something wrong if I was not dealing with a healh issue. It sounds like you had the perfect day to yourself
The highlight of my week and indeed year is yet to come. Tomorrow, after an almost 4 year wait I am having the first of my cataracts removed. The joy of being able to read a real book again will be something very special to me. A Kindle has been great for allowing me to adjust text to a size I can read but I just don’t get the same pleasure from an e-book. I should be able to drive again after a two year break but not so excited about that as it just gets me from A to B……no pleasure involved!
That is something to celebrate, my mum had her cataracs done a couple of years ago and the difference has been amazing. my mother in law had hers done last year and made such a difference. I am not keen on using a kindle as prefer a proper book. C loves her kindle and is whizzing through books at the moment
life remains so tough – hang on in there
It certainly does
In garden with glass of wine
Spending time outside this week.
I hope the treatments work for your dad. I’ll be keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you x
Getting the hedge cut.
That is so fun! Nothing’s more satisfying than snatching something up on a great sale after watching it for a while.
It did make my day, now just need the sun to re-appear to be able to wear it
My highlight of the week has been getting to spend some relaxation time with my family and enjoying ourselves with some mini-golf.
Oh, gosh. I’m sorry you have no support through your grief. I really would try to find a loss group. It could be a big help for you.
I have found a loss group but they meet at a time that I just can not do. I do have Facebook groups which help a little
My poorly cat getting better against all the odds
The highlight was taking a short staycation with my half and the weather has been tremendous.
I am so sorry you’re not feeling well, I was a bit under the weather myself over the weekend but I am slowly regaining my energy. Feel better soon.
Sorry you have felt ill, I think it is the weather and not having time to just rest up
Going to the theatre with my daughter
Getting a trifle for a bargain price of 65p in the reduced isle was the highlight of my week
Enjoying the nice weather with my family at the beach
Meeting up with some old friends. We had a lovely time.
Our little boy Tommy got accepted onto his carpentry apprenticeship on Monday.. we are all so excited!
My highlight of the week was taking my son out for his birthday yesterday
I hope your Dad’s radiotherapy treatments go well, lovely. The highlight of my week has been catching up with friends!
Lucy
Thank day 3 done the worst part at the moment is parking
My son coping well with his GCSEs without getting too stressed!
Well my niece arrived in the world, so I’m beyond over the moon!
rooting for your dad 💚 keep taking care
Thank you 🙂
After waiting a month, I finally got my new, whizzy wheelchair yesterday!
Delivering a project at work before the deadline was my highlight of the week so far!
the leeks coming up in out allotment! 🤣🥰
being with our three grandkids
My highlight of the week this week has been that my little boy has just learnt to rolly polly. And omg it is the funniest thing ever!
The very hot weather going, so I can be comfortable and get some sleep again!
Finding plants in the garden flowering that I’ve grown from seed x