Here we are at Wednesday again, and looks like Spring is starting to appear as the sun is shining which always puts a smile on my face. It also means it is time for my weekly Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 25/02/2026.
Table of Contents
My Week
Health
It has been yet another week of health issues. Firstly my poor Dad, there seems to be so many hospital appointments and telephone appointments it is hard to keep up. He had a telephone appointment yesterday, and another appointment changed to early on Friday morning which will mean another journey sat in traffic to get there.
We are now waiting on the test results to come back for C. Where hopefully we can find out what is going on with her at the moment.
Grief
I have no idea why, but last week I was in tears more than I was not I think. I think it is because I have gone through the first anniversary and have the final goodbye looming. They do say that the second year is the hardest. As the first year you are in shock and the second year you realise the reality of it all. Everything seems to be like too much of an effort. Luckily, I have C who keeps me going and getting up in the mornings. I have not had a proper full nights sleep for over a year which I think is also not helping me.
My Car
I have been a complete pain with where I purchased the car this week. Plus I have also been speaking with Nissan who were not much help. I told them I needed it sorted by the end of the week or they can swap for a replacement of the same spec. Yesterday I had a long chat with where I purchased my car from and they told me they are still trying to sort out why my door will not lock.
I explained how this is affecting my anxiety when leaving the car and they said they can do something where the door stays locked all the time until it is sorted. No idea how this works but will see what they come back with.
University
C now has 3 university offers. Two we have seen one is over 4 hours away and she just applied without looking at it. We are back to one this Saturday and then off to the one she has not yet seen next month. She really does know how to keep me busy. With all she has been through with her health I am so proud of her.
What I Am Loving
A favourite brand I love to use is Vamoosh. They have products that help make our lives that little easier. Three new products have recently been released –
- Hair Shield Fabric Conditioner – An advanced Hair Shield Technology which will smooth fabric fibres during washing, helping reduce how much pet and human hair clings to clothes, meaning less lint rolling and more time cuddling furry friends.
- Rapid Stain Wipes – A fast-acting, plant-based wipe that lift fresh stains instantly from clothes, carpets, and upholstery, no water, no waiting, perfect for spills on the go .
- Fabric Whitener Sheets – Revive dull or greying whites using a dissolvable, biodegradable sheet that works in just 15 minutes, even at low temperatures, no liquids, no harsh bleach
I have tried all the above products and they have all done what they are supposed to do
Available to purchase at B&M Stores.
Mothers Day
With Mothers Day just weeks away, my Mothers Day Gift Guide has some lovely gift ideas and will be going live very soon. Hopefully you will find something great for your mum.
For the first time ever, I booked for us all to go out for a Mothers Day Sunday lunch locally to us. So no cooking will be lovely.
Giveaway
As a thank you to you all, my monthly giveaway where you can win a £10 Amazon Voucher to treat yourself is live. Click below to take you to the entry.
I hope you have all had a good week
What a week! I mean unless you mark all of these events down, it is hard to keep track of everything. Gotta to the same thing!
Honestly, I feel like I haven’t stopped lately
My eldest has been doing the Uni interviews and such – it’s so stressful! I really do hope your car gets sorted – I would be so fed up.
C has decided and accepted her place at uni so next step is the accomodation. Good luck to your daughter
That’s so exciting for C with her university offers, I hope she finds one she loves. And I hope you get your car sorted soon, it would give me anxiety too x
C has accepted her unconditional offer which is the one I wanted her to do so am really happy. My car is still not sorted
Well done to C getting those university offers. I hope you get your car sorted out soon
It is all about accepting them now I am pretty sure I know which she will choose for her 1st option which I am happy with
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that you have had car trouble. What a nuisance especially when you need to be out and about for your dads hospital appointments. Well done to C, 3 uni offers is incredible. I am sure she will do amazingly wherever she goes x
She actually now has 4 offers as also has an offer for the degree course where she is studying at the moment
Massive well done to C. Enjoy this weeks visit
She now has all 4 offers which is amazing just about accepting them now
So stressful having car issues with longer journeys looming hope Nissan get their act together.
Nissan are being helpful it is just the garage I purchased the car from that is letting me down
I hope they can get the car locking issue resolved. You need all the calm and mental comfort you can get.
Honestly, I am starting to get so wound up over it that it is starting to affect me going out as I need to be able to see my car
THREE offers?! I am so happy for C! That’s one shining light in the week. I really hope she can find relief so she can rock her studies.
It has now gone to 4 offers although the 4th was a just in case application
Car issues are the worst! I don’t understand anything about cars let alone dealing with repair shops, ugh…I hope you get your car issues sorted.
I have been a complete pain so hopefully to shut me up they will get my door fixed
Firstly, I wish your dad all the best and a speedy recovery, and second, such good news about your son getting 3 university offers.
Always think about these special moment,s they help you through the day! Stay safe!
Thank you we are just waiting on the operation date as well to come through. It is my daughter that is off to uni
I’m so sorry that your Dad is going through so many different appointments; it must be so hard to keep up! I’m going to take a look at your Mother’s Day gift guide as I need some inspo!
Lucy
Honestly there are so many appointments, we have another this Friday and another next Tuesday that we currently know of
hoping all the appointments go well – such a pain travelling
we’ve had a bit of sunshine but not much
Thank you, luckily I should be able to take my dad to the appointments which is a huge relief. We still have sunshine which is what we need