Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 29/01/2025

We are now at Wednesday again, I swear the weeks are getting shorter. Or is it just that I am so busy the days all role into one. This means it is time for my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 29/01/2025.

Health

I mentioned last week that C is struggling at the moment. She is getting pains in her chest and breathlessness. Which is affecting her sleep, which is having a knock on affect to her ME and Fibromyalgia. Her Cardiology appointment is in June.

We saw our GP on Monday who is contacting Cardiology. to see if they can offer any advice while we wait.

Today, she is off college as you can imagine she is really struggling. Luckily she is just missing one lesson and her tutor is very supportive. I am also going to speak to Cariology later to see if I can speak to someone who can offer support or advice.

An update on me

As you are aware I had my Neurology appointment last week. The appointment went well, the Dr was lovely and after numerous questions and tests. She confirmed there was a problem. Although I knew this it was refreshing to hear that it is not all just in my head.

I have not had her letter through yet, but have seen it on the NHS app. Plus I have recevied my MRI date for the end of February. Where I have to have 3 separate MRI scans. This is scaring me, I have never had an MRI before but have been in with C when she had one, and that was scary enough as they are so noisy. Plus you have to remain totally still. Which I just know I will have an itch, or want to cough or sneeze just because I know I cant.

Recipes

As you will have seen, 2025 is the year I am going to start adding new meals and trying new recipes. I want to move away from jars and packets and convenience. Start cooking from scratch a lot more. In case you have missed them my recipes so for January are –

• Traditional Spaghetti Bolognaise
• Authentic Chilli Con Carne
• Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

These have all been a hit and quite proud of my 3 out of 3 success. Next week I am doing a chicken dish.

Budgie Update

It has been a while since I did an update, and a lot of you are asking after them.

• Willow is just Willow. She rules the cage we have finally found something she is not keen on eating and so funny watching her chuck it out of the bowls. She is still a Daddy’s girl and follows Louie around. But is also best friends with Beanie and Winnie and she loves copying what they are doing.
• Snowy loves a bath – in fact she is the only one who does bath. Not in a bird bath that we do have but in the water bowl. But only if it is fresh water and non of the others have had a drink out of it
• The pic of Pippy and Gizmo our original two out of the 7 we now have. Gizmo is going through a moult at the moment and probably his worse one ever. He is still just as cheeky though

What I Am Loving

Morueats Asian Shop

One Aisle I always go down in the Supermarket is the Asian asile. C has always had a fascination with anything Asian from learning to speak Mandarin when she was in Primary School, to loving everything Japanese and more. It is lovely that this has stuck with her.

I was recently contacted by Morueats to see if I would like to review some Asian snacks and treats. We chose the following –

• Nissin Spicy Noodles – Lovely on their own or mixed with vegetables or chicken
• Nissin Pork Noodles – C does not like pork so I had these. My go to is chicken noodles. I was open to trying the pork flavour and really enjoyed them
• Hello Panda Chocolate Treats – I will admit these are a favourite with C and she does get them when we go shopping. I had not tried them before but they are a tasty chocolate treat
• Want Want Mini Senbei Chicken Rice Crackers – We do snack on rice crackers both sweet and savoury. So was intrigued to try these. They are tiny little rice cakes with a good coating of flavour. They were nice but not 100% on. Saying that would have them again to pick at
• Melon Milk – If like me this sounds disgusting but I do not like melon. C loved it said it is weird as the description is melon and milk and you would think it would not mix well. She says it tastes just like melon and nothing artificial
• Oishi Soft Milk Candy Strawberry Flavour – If you love strawberry flavoured sweets you will love these. C says they are a bit like a flavoured milk bottle sweet. I tried one and then ended up having to move away. They are very moreish – you have been warned

It’s The Dogs

This is a review that Bear could take part in. He can pull the most sorrowful of faces. But when I opened the box of It’s The Dogs treats, he was there straight away.

We gave him one and he picked it up dropped it and then picked it up again and left it in his mouth. His mouth was watering but he wanted another one before he ate the first. We gave in and let him have a second and he loved them. He does love peanut butter so we knew it would be a hit with him

It’s The Dog’s is a brand new treat range catering for our four legged friends with only the best wholesome, all-natural snacks. 

It’s The Dog’s all-natural peanut butter balls are the first range of snacks that are created with entirely human-friendly ingredients and offer a range of benefits for canines. They are high in protein, grain free, low carb, gut friendly, gluten free and high in fibre. Created under the watchful eye of expert veterinarians and dog care specialists, It’s The Dog’s new treats aren’t just tasty, but also nutritionally balanced and beneficial for our pooch’s overall well-being. It’s The Dog’s are made using dog-safe roasted peanut butter, along with other wholesome ingredients such as chicory fibre, tapioca fibre, chia seeds, toasted pumpkin seed protein powder, sunflower seeds, golden flaxseed, coconut cream, citrus fibre and apple.

Each ball is high in protein to support growth and repair muscles, as well as promoting a healthy skin and coat. They are also prebiotic which helps to promote a healthy gut that can lead to better digestion, improved nutrient absorption and a strengthened immune system and they are low carb to avoid weight gain. 

It’s The Dogs there are two pack sizes; 3-pack multipack RRP £5.99 and a 10-pack RRP £18.99.. They will be available to all retailers nationwide and online via Amazon and the brand’s website. To find out more visit www.itsthedogsofficial.com 

Valentines Day

In just a few weeks time we will be celenrating Valentines Day. My Valentines Day Gift Guide for 2025 is now live with some lovely gift ideas. Plus still more to add on so make sure you keep checking back.

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