Another week has flown by, which means it is time for my weekly Ramblings Of A StressedMum -21/06/2023 post. It has been another roller-coaster week. Hope you have all had a great week.
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Health
I recently shared that I have diabetes, I was doing so well, until end of last week. As, I had to increase my medication last Tuesday to 2 tablets a day. I started feeling unwell, to the point I was in bed doubled up all weekend. So, I stopped taking them on Saturday as they made me feel really ill.
I had a telephone appointment, and spoke to a Dr and explained I could not take them, and could they prescribe something different. My Mum can not take these either. She said she could, so I went to the chemist to pick them up. They were the same medication, but slow releasing. The pharmacist said to try as they may help. I took the full dose Monday and yesterday felt worse. I ended up with a telephone appointment, as I felt too ill to go face to face. It was with the main Dr in our surgery, who you never get to see, and also the one who deals with diabetes. He was lovely and I am going back on the original medication but just one tablet a day. But to come off if they make me ill. I have an appointment with him in a couple of weeks to see him.
The Chirpster
I have not updated on our little vulture recently. She is doing well, cheekier than ever and very opinionated. She loves watching Tik Tok videos, especially one budgie which she will sit and watch, for ages. A couple of weeks ago, C thought I had gone mad as, I thought she had spoken. She was copying her little budgie on Tik Tok. As she is starting to do it more, so hopefully we may have a talking budgie.
She is a nightmare when out of her cage, and I go in to see her. She comes straight to me. One of her favourite places is perching on my glasses, or swinging in my hair.
A New Addition
These are Chirpys siblings, who are 3-4 weeks old here. We are apparently having one, I think the one C wants is in the front as it is blue and grey. They have been moved away from their mum as she was pulling their feathers from their head. So may be a bit bald as not sure if the feathers will grow back.
I now have to buy a bigger cage, which C has sent me the link too. Not sure when we will be getting our new arrrival yet so watch this space.
Muse
On Sunday, I am heading to Milton Keynes with my husband and C. As we are seeing Muse in concert, this is also part of her christmas present. She is so excited and has been counting down for ages.
What I Am Loving
Pukpip
If you have been looking for something to cool you down in this weather. Pukpip’s frozen bananas dipped in chocolate are the ideal blend of whole, unprocessed fruit with a hint of indulgence. They combine nature’s own ice cream (frozen bananas!) with heavenly milk or dark chocolate to create the perfect balanced snack. Pukpip’s bananas are freshly frozen ensuring that all their goodness remains intact, then they’re coated in delicious, ethical milk or dark chocolate creating a perfect snack, treat or dessert for you and the family. Â
We have enjoyed trying these, especially for me, as they are a better option for me. These will be kept in stock in my freezer.
FUL Intense Moisture Hair Mask
One product I love to use is hair masks. Once a week I give my hair some tlc with my favourite shampoo and then use a mask. Recently, I have been having issues with my scalp and the itching, which I now know is due to health and my diabetes.
I have been trying FUL Intennse Moisture Hair Mask. The mask is a nourishing and thirst quenching mask with a pH formula for ultimate hair hydration.
As I colour my hair, I like to give it a treatment once a week. I now only use a hairdryer and straighteners when I am going out. I wash my hair as normal, give it a quick towel dry and come through the mask. Leave for about 10 minutes then rinse.
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I hope you have all had a good week.
Hope you feel better soon. I hope you enjoy the muse this weekend. That hair mask looks good for hair.
Thank you starting to feel better, Muse was amazing, the hair mask is great and my hair is really benefitting from using it
Have an amazing time at Muse, you’ll be right round the corner from me in Milton Keynes, such a cool place to watch music. I hope you’re okay with your tablets, I can’t imagine how tough it is working out which ones will be okay for you x
We are all looking forward to it, we were thinking of taking the train but have rail replacement buses. So driving now. It has been horrible, I have come off them now
I do hope this new medication helps you in the next few days. Those little baby birds look so adorable!!
Sadly not, will update next week. They are gorgeous and should be able to leave their Mum in two weeks
We have a little blue budgie just like that one!! He is the smallest pet but the loudest! EVERYONE comments on him when I have an online meeting!
They are very noisy, she is just starting to say the odd words now
Making her babes bald? Glad you moved them. I wonder if they can mix later? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
I hope the med works out. It’s nice to have a phone option to see the dr.
Oh heavens the little chirpies are so, so adorable! How sweet of you to have gotten them a companion. I hope you’re feeling better this week and enjoy the concert too! Muse is so great!
C’s friend has the babies we should be getting one in 2 weeks so I was told yesterday. Looking forward to Muse
Glad to hear that your doing well fighting your diabetes. Keep doing what you’re doing, you are amazing.
Sorry your medications are making you feel worse, I hope they can fix it. Your birds are so cute! I have always wanted a bird as a pet. Also love that toddler backpack.
Chirpster’s siblings look so tiny. I bet you can’t wait until your new feathered friend arrived. It’s great that Chirpster is enjoying the TikTok videos and might be learning to talk!!!! I look forward to hearing what words he’ll be saying.
They are cute and should be getting one in two weeks. She is starting to say the odd cheeky bird or baby bird.
I am so sorry that you ended up feeling so unwell, hoping all is improving. Those little budgies are so cute!
Still sorting meds out now, the babies are cute
Chirpster will love to have a little friend! Hope the medication adjustment goes well.
I think she will just dreading the noise, one is noisy enough
Hey Sam! I’m so sorry to hear about your weekend and spending it in bed because of the side-effects of your meds. Why did they have to up them if you were doing so well on one tablet? Poor C must have been terrified seeing you like that. But I’m glad it’s all over and you’re doing better again. Maybe this weekend will be a better one with Muse on the line. I love them too. So envious of you, haha
Still adjusting meds and not feeling right, looking forward to Muse will update next week
I had a moderate week. It’s wonderful to hear about your updates, from your health journey to your adorable budgie and upcoming concert plans.
Aww. The little birdies are so cute! I hope their feathers grow back. That’s sad. =(
They are starting to grow back apparenly
Oh no! So sorry you have been suffering with the diabetes medication. I hope just one tablet a day makes you feel better.
hehehe! It sounds like your budgie is a real character and how lovely to be getting a new one.
I haven’t heard of Pukpip’s frozen bananas before, they do sound like a really nice treat and a little healthy too.
I have stopped all meds now as feeling so ill on them. She is definitely a character and I spend far too much time chatting to her. They are perfect treats for this weather
i have never tried this hair mask before but it sounds god. the frozen banana treat sound nice.
I really can recommend both the hair mask and banana treats
omg the Chirpys siblings are the cutest thing ever!!!! I wanna hug them…so cute….Congrats on the new addition…
I know not got it yet but will be soon
So glad your getting a lil friend for your budgie
She will be happy, she keeps trying to preen her toy budgies which is sweet
Sorry you’ve been unwell. Hope you enjoy Muse this weekend!
It is just the medication my glucose levels are ok so just need to get meds right. Am looking forward to Muse
loving your new addition – the chirpster must be so happy – would mind trying the hair mask too
Wee haven’t got it yet (I say it as we do not know the sex yet). They have the same Mum as chirps. The hair mask does mke my hair feel great