We have got through another week somehow I have not been able to sit and write this until today. Which means it is time for my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 29/05/2026. I did start writing this post on Wednesday, just did not have the chance to finish until today.
Table of Contents
My Week
Health
It has been another week of various health issues. Yesterday, I had my appointment with my Dr regarding my recent blood test results. He increased one of my medications, and I am starting a new course which will hopefully work and have me back on track.
On Wednesday, we were back at hospital, this time with C. She was seeing her Neurologist. A simple appointment, we ended up being there for nearly 4 hours. The appointment went great and C is now on another medication as there is no funding at all for the Botox which is the only treatment that has helped her chronic migraines. The new medication is not doing anything at the moment.
Various other treatments were discussed some more scary than others. Acupuncture was also discussed and is something C is open to trying. So will look into that for her
My Dad
This week is the calm before the storm. Next week he starts his 6 weeks course of radiotherapy. After last week, when I had a bit of a meltdown and told him straight. He has been doing so well, doing his exercises and keeping on top of everything. It is so good to see, although we had to have him at the drs yesterday as his blood pressure was really low. His medication has been amended again.
It is lovely to say Dad is doing ok even if it is for a short time until his treatment starts and the side effects kick in,
Time Out
I have been having a bit of time out, which was very much needed, Saturday I headed away for the night with C to explore the area where she is going to University. We had a lovely time shopped too much but had such a great time. Where we just had no worries or time restraints, we just went with the flow of the day.
Yesterday, I went to my happy place and we saw my granddaughters. It was such a lovely day sat in the garden watching them splashing in the pool. Lots of treats for them and of course my much needed Nanny cuddles.
The Heat
How hot has it been? I have been melting. I got a great fan last year that you charge up and then just move it around to where you are. The birds have been suffering so much they have been using it.
Also a couple of weeks ago I went online searching for air conditioning units. I found one that was £130 down to just under £40. So I got two – one for me and one for C. It does help but you have to keep topping it up with water. Although it did not really do much with the intense heat it did help a little overnight.
I have also been finding any excuse to pop out in my car and use the air con to cool down
Giveaways
Don’t forget my current giveaways
I hope you have all had a great week
Love to win
You’ve got a lot going on at the moment – don’t forget to take time to look after yourself!
That is the problem, there never is time, so I just go to bed early
You have jinxed it. The sunshine is no more and it’s been raining for 2 days.
It looks like I have jinxed it – am so sorry
Been absolutely boiling where I am as well, luckily had new air con fitted
I have to admit I am enjoying the rain and cooler temperatures at the moment. I may consider havng air con fitted if these temperatures carry on
It has been so hot here too, almost unbarable. I do hope that C’s new medicaton works and your dad is able to keep up with his health too.
The heat has been horrible, sadly I have spent all day on and off trying to get a message to C’s Consultant as she is not getting on well with the new medicaiton. I finally managed to hear back from her today. Dad started his radiotherapy today
I hope your dad will be okay, i will keep my fingers crossed for his good health! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you treatment started today
Glad to heat that you took some time for yourself
It was very much needed
I’m pleased you enjoyed your night away with C. I hope your dad‘s radiotherapy goes okay
Thank you we both very much needed the time away. Dad started his radiotherapy today
Lovely to hear you managed to have some time out. Hope every ones new medications start to work soon
It was very much needed, sadly C’s new medication is not working and causing her so much distress so have managed to get a message to her Consutlant today
Wow, you’re really dealing with a lot and it can be very stressful. I hope you take a little time to just rest and relax when you can. Stress is no good for the body that’s for sure.
I wish I could, it is nearly 5pm and I have just managed to sit down at my laptop today. I do need to try and put myself first but sadly it is impossible at the moment
glad you had some time out – dont cope well with the extreme hot weather
thats cheap for air conditioning unit – something ill look into
It was a lovely break even just for one night. The air conditioning I thought was not working great until it started cooling down and I realised it worked just fine
It’s been absolutely boiling where I live, too. Our AC is already being put through its paces!
I am not coping well with the heat
It is amazing that you’re taking some time out of your day to day, I need to do the same. I will start to have some me time starting next week. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Having some time out is what we all need to do , I know I need it but then I am so busy dealing with everyone else I am not doing as much work as I need too
I hope the new medication and the increase in one of your meds helps you lovely! Also sending thoughts to your Dad as he starts his course of radiotherapy x
Lucy
I hope so as well, so far I feel no different but need to see the nurse before starting one of mine which is book for a couple of weeks time