Just like that we are at Wednesday again. Which means it is time for my weekly round up Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 26/02/2025.
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Health
C had her Cardiologist appointment yesterday. Her Consultant was lovely, really understanding and explained everything in a way we could understand. The relief poured from me as he explained that her heart is fine, all the tests showed nothing nasty going on. The pain she is having is probably due to stress and nerves so has suggested stretching to see if that helps.
I mentioned POTS to him and he asked C a few questions. He is referring her to a hospital in Hammersmith, which sent me in panic mode. This is because it is something my husband would take us too. She will be tested and have the dreaded tilt test but we also get results same day. He is also doing a check up in 4 months time
Grieving
This past 3 weeks have been the worst of my life. I have suffered panic attacks that I have never experienced before. I have dealt with a lot of stress and anger caused by certain family members. Plus the pain of dealing with my soulmates sudden death.
I am still not sleeping but am finding Lavendar oil is helping.
This week
I have one of the boys coming tomorrow to stay and the other on Sunday. I need all three kids around me and it will be the first time in about 7 years they have all been together at one time.
For the funeral on Monday I have got myself and C a lovely necklace each with a robin on. So we can wear it to remind us of my husband. For the boys a leather bracelet with the infinity symbol with lovely wording about their dad always being close
Gift Guides
I am finding work difficult. As I try to sit and work I suddenly find myself walking around the house. One thing that is helping is my gift guides. I am working on two at the moment – Mothers Day and Easter.
Recipes
As you know I was going to up our meals this year and try a new recipe each week. The past three weeks I have barely cooked. Apart from the odd jacket potato and sausage and mash C’s comfort foods.
C would often eat different meals to us, due to both her and my husband being fussy. Chatting to C last night we are going to try one or two new recipes a week. Plus make a meal plan and start eating properly again from next week.
Hopefully, some new recipes will be coming soon.
What meals do your family love?
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I am looking forward to the Spring blooms.
I am looking forward to celebrating my 40 something birthday and the warmer days
Getting out for more walks now the clocks will go forward by the end of march and here spring and should be fun and warmer can’t wait.
I’m looking forward to seeing my girls on Mother’s Day. Special times 🙂
Both of my kids’ birthdays!
I am looking forward to warmer days and hanging the washing outdoors
Warmer weather and the days getting longer, especially with the clocks going forward
The lighter longer evenings as we head towards summer
The weather getting warmer and the days getting longer
I’m really looking forward to Mothers Day and spending the day with my family x
I’m looking forward to the sunnier days. I’m tired of the gloom!
the weather warming up and sowing veg seeds
This March, I am looking forward to seeing the spring flowers appearing in my local park.
some nice gardening days and trips to see Family!
spring sprung last week, so I’m looking forward to more sunshine
Planting more seeds, although is it could get a bit warmer it would help with their germination.
I’m looking forward to Mothers’ Day so I can spoil my lovely Mum!
I am definitely spoiling my mum this mothers day she has been so amazing these past few weeks
I’m looking forward to feeling the grass between my toes again.
My son’s birthday at the end of the month and hopefully tibreturn of some warmer sunnier weather!
I am looking forward to a weekend away that we have coming up!
Hoping to get out and about in our campervan…….weather permitting.
I am looking forward to the warmer weather and getting to spend more time outside
I am looking forward to spending a girly weekend with my daughter over mothers day weekend
I’m going on a spa weekend in March, I’ve never had any sort of spa treatments done so I’m looking forward to that
Visting my family at Easter, after missing out at Christmas!
I’m looking forward to spring walks to see the snowdrops and daffodils coming out!
Sorry to hear you are going through such a tough time, stay strong. In March I am looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day!
Thank you I am trying to be strong
Finding out my daughters high school option today.
I love lavender anything, it’s so calming and restorative even if im not trying to sleep. Hope you find some peace
Lavendar has helped a bit
I am looking forward to more family outdoor activities in lighter and warmer weather
looking forward to potential warmer weather
more sunshine weather and nice flowers and lovely sun!
Warmer weather, lighter nights and more sunshine.
Taking a short break to Weymouth. Love being by the sea!
I’m looking forward to the days getting lighter and the clocks going forward.
i am looking forward to a week off work!
I’m looking forward to the lighter evenings and being able to do more in the garden
i am looking forward to finally finishing renovating my son’s room
So sorry for your loss, it is a vey difficult time for you. March for me is a month full of family birthdays, including mine, so celebrations all round
Thank you, I have one of the boys here as well who said his private goodbye yesterday. It shook him hard so spending time with him I told him just because dad isn’t here I am not just your ‘wicked’ stepmum I am your mum and always will be
Love beaing able to get up in the light and see the graden come back to life
I am looking forward to a loved one’s birthday.
I wanted to send you a big hug after reading your post. I’m really sorry for your loss.
Thank you I need it today, am in a lot of pain after a fall on Wednesday as well
Oh no, I hope you feel better soon & you’ve not injured anything.
I am hobbling around with a broken big toe
Lots of family birthdays in March, including mine, so lots of celebrations and family get togethers
I’m looking forward to the sunshine and the daffodils coming up and it not being dark and freezing all the time
I am going to London with my 2 best friends for a night.
My wife’s birthday! And things in the garden starting to grow.
looking forward to starting my side hustle retirement
Condolences on your loss. Just looked at Songkick for what’s coming up concert-wise and I see Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate, Martin Turner, Avantasia and Syteria. Not all on the same bill: that would be a bit too eclectic.
I find lavender very useful for panic attacks too, also a weighted blanket and a fully feeling blanket too it’s all about self soothing x
Lavender oil is helping I can not use a weighted blanket at the moment which I wil explain next week
From my perspective, I’m really looking forward to the longer, brighter days in March. After a long winter, any hint of spring is a welcome change. I’m especially excited for the clocks going forward and those lighter evenings.
I’m also looking forward to a bit more outdoor activity. I’m planning to get back into some longer walks and maybe even start some gardening. And of course, I’m looking forward to all the Easter treats starting to appear in the shops! It’s always fun to see the new chocolate eggs and other seasonal goodies.
I’m looking forward to going away for a lodge break with my family.
I’m looking forward to a weekend break away with my husband.
lookinf forward to spring and hopefully warmer weather
It staying light for longer, the daffs coming out, spring!
We hope to book a holiday for the summer. Something to look forward to x
i’d love to win 🙂
So pleased to hear that the cardioligist appointment well. The robin neclaces and bracelets are a lovely way to remember him.
I’m hoping the weather is going to turn spring like in March. My body has hated the cold winter so can’t wait for warmer weather!
The releif was great, and I thought it would be something to give us all comfort with the necklace and bracelets
I’m looking forward to the weather hopefully warming up!
Hopefully the weather starting to get a bit warmer and sunnier!
Mother’s Day to see if I get a pressie or even just a card this year. My daughter is hit and miss.
I work as a gardener so I’m looking forward to everything growing again and all the colour 🙂
I am looking forward to better weather and being able to enjoy walks more.
Looking forwqrd to the clearer mornings and evenings and seeing the garden come back to life
I’m looking forward to warmer and longer days, especially when the clocks go forward
What a relief that C got the all clear with her heart, it must have been such a worry though. Good luck with the next hospital visit.
I hope all goes as well as it can with the funeral, sending love and hugs. x
It was a huge relief, sadly we had hospital again last night due to me this time and then my mri’s tomorrow
I am looking forward to the onset of spring with it’s lighter and longer days and hopefully higher temperatures
I am looking forward to the lighter evenings with longer days and hopefully a bit of warmer weather. I also like to see the cherry blossoms in bloom
Even if it’s damp I’m looking forward to the weather being a little warmer in March. I’m not a great fan of the cold.
Hopefully better weather and some lighter and longer nights!
We have no plans for March. Being retired and in poor health my husband and I look forward to just spending a quiet time together.
The Lighter Days and celebrating my father in laws 85th birthday
I’m looking forward to brighter weather and hopefully some sunshine, longer days and spring generally.
My daughters birthday is at the start of March and of course mothers day at the end of March
I’m looking forward to my grandsons christening
Well, we’re actually on a P&O round the world cruise (we’re just doing half) so March will be spent sailing back to Southampton.
A little more temperature and a little less rain!
I am looking forward to getting out for evening walks with the family, looking for buds, blooms etc
great giveaway
Well more sunshine and warmer, dryer weather would definitely be a good start!