Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 25/06/2026

25 June 2026

I am a day late with my weekly round up Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 25/06/2026. It has been one of those weeks where it has been one step forward and two steps backwards.

Table of Contents

My Week

Health

We are still having daily radiotherapy treatment for my dad just over two weeks to go now. It is really affecting him and in his weekly check up they could see how sore his mouth is. I will say they are amazing for care and even after messaging on Monday morning, by the time we got to the hospital there was a prescription ready to help make things a little easier for him but a carrier bag full.

C had her neurologist appointment yesterday and she was left in tears. She was not really listened too and they are going to try medication that she has tried before. It broke my heart and we looked at a couple of machine things that was recommended to her as well, but not available on the NHS. I told her to have a look and let me know which one she wants to try. Have now ordered her one so will let you know how she goes with it.

I am getting over a rotten cold, and this morning sneezed and did something to my neck. So trying to get it working properly without too much pain. As I need to drive to the hospital for Dad.

The Heat

How hot has it been?

I do not cope well in extreme heat and it has been very extreme with red weather warnings.

I have ice and tons of water cold in the fridge and drinking much more than I am eating at the moment as it is just too hot to eat.

How are you all coping? Do you have any tips for staying cool?

Pets

I see so many people walking their dogs throughout the day. This makes me so angry and wanting me to tell them to put on a fur coat and walk bare footed to see how they cope. Please if you do have a dog walk them early morning or late at night. Or if like my dog, just keep him home and play in the garden when it is cooler.

What I Am Loving

TRIP

I know everyone is struggling with sleep at the moment, I have struggled with sleep since losing my husband last year very suddenly. Before I used to sleep very well but that day changed everything.

I was offered the chance to try TRIP. A new night-time range designed to help people build a simple, effective evening ritual that supports calm nights and clearer mornings. TRIP has been created to help wind down and promote an easy sleep routine.

Dream Powder combines tart cherry with natural minerals and calming ingredients like magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, chamomile, and lavender to create a powder that can be stirred into hot or cold water for a delicious drink before bed, or whenever it’s time to start winding down for the night.
Dream Gummies are a quick and easy option combining magnesium, vitamin B6, chamomile, and lavender alongside a broader botanical blend. Designed for effortless evening calm, they are perfect for those who are looking for more simplicity and ease.

I have been trying both the powder and the gummies. Although my sleep is erratic due to the heat. I have slept better than I normally would in the heat. I will be carrying on and hopefully will find they give me a full nights sleep when the weather is cooler.