I really can not believe it is Wednesday again already. I am starting this post later than usual and wondering if I will get it finished today. Here is my Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 22/04/2026.
Table of Contents
My Week
Grief
After scaring my mother in law when I put a post on my Facebook page. I admitted that I am struggling a lot. I was not really allowed the chance to grieve last year due to my stepsons. Then this year as I start to move forward a few steps, wham I am back again
With my birthday last week and my dad in and out of hospital. I am struggling and noticing so much more the void of him not being here
I am struggling alone, I am hurting and my heart just will not even start to heal at the moment.
I was talking to my mother in law earlier on the phone, and was saying if he was here or could talk to me he would be telling me to stop being silly and live life. When I looked ad there was a white feather near me on the sofa. So maybe that was him telling me to do that.
Health
Dad has his post op appointment last week. With a lot of information to take in. The tumour in his mouth was a lot bigger than first thought. He went into hospital again on Monday and had another op yesterday morning to remove the original plate and put another one in.
We now have a lot of scans and also appointments with another Consultant for his cancer and he will need an intense course of radiotherapy.
What I Am Loving
Vamoosh
Having a clean home and having products that help me maintain this and just makes life a little easier is a huge thing for me. Vamoosh have a lovely range of affordable products that help. They have a lovely range of products including –
- Fabric Whitener Sheets – A great way to revive dull fabrics and restore that just-washed freshness. Just add to your wash
- Stain Remover Wipes – Perfect to dab away stains. The stain is removed instantly with no damage to your clothes
- Washing Machine Cleaner – Giving your washing machine a clean is quick and easy and will help your clothes be fresh
- Plughole Unblocker – this works great without all the chemicals
- Foaming Toilet Cleaner – A great way to clean your toilet. Just open the sachet pour in and wait for 10 minutes before flushing
- Dishwasher Cleaner – A must have for all dishwashers. Keeps your machine running longer and more efficiently
Giveaways
Don’t forget my great giveaways currently running
Good luck
Grieving takes as long as it takes (not that it is ever ‘done’) so don’t let anyone tell you that you are being silly!
I will be grieving forever as our story was not over
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope you’re feeling a little better now. Sending you strength and hoping for brighter days soon.
Thank you
How lovely that you found a white feather. I like to think that it is a sign, too.
Thank you for the Vamoosh info and links. I’m running slightly late with my extra Spring cleaning so those products would be useful.
I did take the white feather as a sign.
I do love Vamoosh so far have not been let down with their products
Vamoosh have a very good range of products
Sounds like a super eventful and tiring week you have had and you did amazingly well too. I hope all goes well with your dad..,. stay strong as he needs your positive vibes right now. I will also be checking out the Vamoose products as they sound lovely! Thank you for sharing and I hope you have an awesome week 😉
It was a very stressful week, but this past week has been worse I think.
Vamoose have a great range of products. I love trying new products and have a clean house.
I am always one to try new products, but do love the vamoosh range
This post is a reminder that life is rarely perfect and that’s ok. I appreciate that you are open about the ups and downs.
Thank you life rarely goes smoothly
I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with this. Grieving is so difficult. Just allow yourself grace and space to feel whatever you need to.
I do need to give myself time and space to grieve sadly, this is not possible at the moment
I’m so sorry that you feel you’ve not had time to properly grieve with everything else going on in your life. I hope your dads’ op has gone okay x
Honestly, I really think I am at breaking point, sadly dad is back in hospital
Vamoosh seems awesome! I don’t know the brand, I would love to try out their cleaning products.
I do love the brand and their range
fingers crossed for treatment – very stressful time for you all
It is very stressful but am positive once treatment has finished he should be ok
Sorry to hear you are still struggling so much. Whatever people say it doesn’t get easier with time
I am struggling so much at the moment, I think it is my Dads health and not having the support I would have if he was still here
So sorry to hear that it has been another extremely difficult week. You have got so much to battle with at the moment
Thank you, and it is continuing on I wont even start on a conversation I had yesterday with the hospital
I hope you’ll continue to lean on your mother-in-law. I believe it’s probably as good for her as it for you. Big hugs.
She is the only person I know who truly understads how I am feeling
ALL the Vamoosh stuff sounds fantastic! I have to check out all of those links. I think your mother-in-law is right, as well. I can’t imagine your husband would want to see you hurting like this. =(
I love trying new or using great cleaning products and love the Vamoosh range. My husband would be having a right go at me and telling me to sort myself out and live my life but it is a lot harder than just hearing those words
Oh there is so much for you to cope with. Sorry your dad is going through all that too.
Honestly, there is something every day that pulls back on me accepting my grief and moving forward
I really need to check out Vamoosh, it sounds like a great brand with great products! I hope you managed to have a good birthday last week. I can tell you’re struggling with the grief and it’s a process that takes time x
Lucy
I do love the Vamoosh range. I did have a lovely birthday but am struggling so much am in tears now just replying to comments. I need a break and being selfish to me but that is not an option. I have already been on the phone to the hospital this morning
Navigating grief is such a hard Journey – sending lots of love!
I need to try those stain remover wipes, they sound so handy!
Kay
The grief journey is a hard one, especially with so much more going on. The stain remover wipes are now a necessity as they really do help remove stains