Mummy Confession: While I would love to think that this is a simple yes or no, ever since the eventful past months, this is now a loaded question Now, I’m not one to discuss intimate details of my marriage, especially in regards to whether we are trying for children or if they were “planned,” but I figured it is pretty relevant to my most recent adventure to discuss the potential for kids, and it seems many people are pretty interested to know whether our family will be growing in the future. It’s simply a loaded question at the moment, and Read More
Category: Health
How Life Has Changed Since My May-Thurner Syndrome Diagnosis
Mummy Confession: I’m not certain much is different, as life seems to have moved on. A new normal will just have to be normal for now! It’s been three months since I had a stent placed in a collapsed vein. Three months since I woke from surgery with pain registering on the scale of 9-10 and had to slowly wean off of painkillers when the pain became a bit more manageable. Three months of wearing compression stockings, taking daily blood thinners and sleeping restlessly during the night with a pillow propped between my legs. Three months where I feel so Read More
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A Letter to Those I Love When I Forget: Alzheimer’s and Fear of Forgetting
Mummy Confession: I worry that someday I may forget those who I love most. I fear for the future. It’s in my genes. A family history of Alzheimer’s has been in my family’s lineage for a couple generations now, and I’m worried. I’m worried that I will forget. I’m worried that I won’t realise when I’ve forgotten. This is why I’ve written a little some of my thoughts on the matter and a message to those I love. I’m worried I’ll forget who I am, and where I’m going. I already seem to forget more than most people, and feebly Read More
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Listen to Your Body: My Experience with Blood Clots, DVTs and May-Thurner Syndrome
Mummy Confession: Sometimes I downplay how I feel when I should probably be seeking help Disclosure: This post is not meant as medical advice and I urge you to speak with a health care professional should you have symptoms which worry you! HealthDirect Australia is a great resource if you’re concerned about your health. (Long winded story ahead! Also, this story contains photos of cankles, legs, IVs (not the needle part *shiver*) and groggy photos. Nothing gory, but just in case you’re not a fan, you’ve been warned.) -See my one-year update here- I don’t like to make a big Read More
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Modibodi: Underwear For Every Day of the Month
Mummy Confession: I don’t like talking about “that time of the month,” but I will now because you need to know about this innovation in underwear. Perfect for weak kegels and the week of your period. Disclosure: I was provided a one product from Modibodi for the purpose of the post, and I purchased a couple more at my own expense. All opinions are my own, and I do not recommend products unless I love them myself! Please see my disclosure policy for further details, or why I disclose here. Use this link for $15 off $80 or more (and Read More
