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Category: Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain

What I Wish People Understood About Living with an Invisible Disability

November 3, 2021

Just because you don’t see the disability, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. This is what I wish people would understand about the daily struggles I have as a person with chronic disabling conditions. Do you think people are looking at you like you’re a fraud? […]

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Chronic Pain, Maternity & Motherhood

Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like a B-Grade Mum

May 11, 2021

To mark Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (12th May), I’m sharing an insight into my life as a fibro-fighting mum to a four year old, and why I worry I’m not the best example of a great mum. If I feared anything about becoming a parent, it […]

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Chronic Pain, Health, Maternity & Motherhood

Parenting with Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia Compromises My Role As A Mum

May 12, 2018

Back before my child was even born I knew chronic pain would make motherhood tricky for me.  Chronic illness is a fact of life for me – I’ve had fibromyalgia for over a decade and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) since my teens – so I […]

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Chronic Pain, Maternal Health, Maternity & Motherhood

Managing Labour Pain With Babycare Elle TENS

March 23, 2017

Pain control is one of the biggest concerns of any birth plan.  This was most certainly true for me, when throughout my own pregnancy I had this huge fear of not being able to cope with the overwhelming pain of childbirth.   My extreme period pain experience, […]

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Chronic Pain, Health

Cardio Workouts for Chronic Pain

October 15, 2014

  Getting fit has been a priority of mine since I realised I’d fallen into a vicious cycle of chronic pain and poor fitness.  I wasn’t going to feel better for as long as I didn’t exercise so establishing a manageable regime that worked me out without […]

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Chronic Pain, Health, Lingerie

Getting Fit | Big Boobs & Body Pain

August 20, 2014

My fitness and physique has bothered me for a while.  Suffering periods of low self esteem and falling into depressive crevices, I realised my unhappiness had begun to reflect in my appearance.  Confining myself to the comforts of home had taken its toll, both physically and […]

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Chronic Pain, Health, Mental Health

Winning at Living With Chronic Pain | Part 2

May 8, 2014

To mark International Fibromyalgia & M.E Awareness Day I decided to write about chronic pain and learning how to live with it in the best way possible. Pain and fatigue are draining conditions to live with on a long term basis, and because it leads […]

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Chronic Pain, Health, Mental Health

Winning at Living With Chronic Pain | Part 1

May 8, 2014

Those of you more familiar with me will know that I have a chronic pain condition called Fibromyalgia, and this May 12th is the official International Fibromyalgia & M.E Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia and M.E (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are very similar in their symptoms and daily effect on […]

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Chronic Pain, Health

My Story In a Not-so-Nutshell

November 24, 2013

Whenever I tell someone I’m a lingerie blogger, I always receive the same exacerbated look, maybe because not every person you meet writes about lingerie every day, or maybe, all in that mili-second moment, I really said “I’m a porn star”.  (Which I’ll be quick […]

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Chronic Pain, Health

Fibromyalgia, Modelling and Me

June 22, 2012

I wanted to touch on something that I wouldn’t usually discuss on this blog but felt compelled to write about.  I have a condition called fibromyalgia. I’ve been suffering with fibromyalgia for several years now and have met along the way some lovely people who […]

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Hi, I'm Becky, a married mum with a five year old based in North Yorkshire, UK. This is my safe space where you'll meet the real me, navigating life with the challenges that come with having chronic anxiety and chronic pain conditions.

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Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
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Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good! Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon. Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much. I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden. It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ #paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
4 weeks ago
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Another weekend, another party! 🎉  Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta.  So that was good fun.  I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪)

#party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
Another weekend, another party! 🎉  Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta.  So that was good fun.  I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪)

#party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
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Another weekend, another party! 🎉 Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta. So that was good fun. I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪) #party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
4 weeks ago
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This morning’s plan to go buy a present for Reuben’s school friend took an interesting detour when the car engine decided to overheat.  Thankfully we were just over the roundabout from a Morrison’s garage so we were able to go get some coolant and let the car cool down.  So while Dad Sean sorted the car out I whipped out a picnic rug and suggested Reuben sit and have a roadside lunch!  I already had the drinks in my bag so Reubs picked out a Lunchables pack in the garage.  Thought it was quite comical us sat there on the floor, especially when I heard a rustling in the hedge and joked a rat was probably going to pop out and pinch a Lunchable!  Just hope the car doesn’t have a leak and we don’t have this funny business for our little summer holiday trips coming up. 

#heatwavefun #hotcar #roadsidepicnic #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #whenlifegivesyoulemons
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This morning’s plan to go buy a present for Reuben’s school friend took an interesting detour when the car engine decided to overheat. Thankfully we were just over the roundabout from a Morrison’s garage so we were able to go get some coolant and let the car cool down. So while Dad Sean sorted the car out I whipped out a picnic rug and suggested Reuben sit and have a roadside lunch! I already had the drinks in my bag so Reubs picked out a Lunchables pack in the garage. Thought it was quite comical us sat there on the floor, especially when I heard a rustling in the hedge and joked a rat was probably going to pop out and pinch a Lunchable! Just hope the car doesn’t have a leak and we don’t have this funny business for our little summer holiday trips coming up. #heatwavefun #hotcar #roadsidepicnic #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #whenlifegivesyoulemons
4 weeks ago
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Finally having grass makes me happy. 🌱  Can’t get enough of the feel of it. 😄 

#grass #layinginthegrass #mygarden #ukheatwave #heatwaveuk #grassiscool #realgrass #greengarden #lovenature #englishgarden #britishgarden
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Finally having grass makes me happy. 🌱 Can’t get enough of the feel of it. 😄 #grass #layinginthegrass #mygarden #ukheatwave #heatwaveuk #grassiscool #realgrass #greengarden #lovenature #englishgarden #britishgarden
1 month ago
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It’s national ‘Hug an Ice Pack’ Day! 🧊 🥵

No make up today so I’m rocking the shiny 50 factor sun cream look.  Now I’m  scrutinising my somewhat blotchy looking freckles that’s making me look so old.🫣 

Stay cool today, folks. 

#heatwave #ukheatwave #itshot #itsabitwarm #britishheatwave #sunready #ukbloggers #ukblogger #fortyandfabulous #fortyplusblogger #40s #40pluswomen
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It’s national ‘Hug an Ice Pack’ Day! 🧊 🥵 No make up today so I’m rocking the shiny 50 factor sun cream look. Now I’m scrutinising my somewhat blotchy looking freckles that’s making me look so old.🫣 Stay cool today, folks. #heatwave #ukheatwave #itshot #itsabitwarm #britishheatwave #sunready #ukbloggers #ukblogger #fortyandfabulous #fortyplusblogger #40s #40pluswomen
1 month ago
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Today it was Reuben’s last parents ‘stay and play’ for reception class before he starts year 1 in September.  Can’t believe how quick my lad is growing up and I am beyond proud of him.  We had lots of fun taking part in play activities and got to look through  Reuben’s workbooks, seeing how far his education has come along over the year.  Obviously I know he’s super smart 🤪, his reading keeps on surprising me.  But I’m just happy he can be himself amongst his school friends and watch him grow into an independent fine young man.  Love you being in my life, Reubidoos!

#mumandson #stayandplay #schoolday #backtoschool #myfiveyearold #fiveyearsold #receptionclass #playtime
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Today it was Reuben’s last parents ‘stay and play’ for reception class before he starts year 1 in September. Can’t believe how quick my lad is growing up and I am beyond proud of him. We had lots of fun taking part in play activities and got to look through Reuben’s workbooks, seeing how far his education has come along over the year. Obviously I know he’s super smart 🤪, his reading keeps on surprising me. But I’m just happy he can be himself amongst his school friends and watch him grow into an independent fine young man. Love you being in my life, Reubidoos! #mumandson #stayandplay #schoolday #backtoschool #myfiveyearold #fiveyearsold #receptionclass #playtime
1 month ago
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Piggy-sitting this deliciously cute squeaker this week!  Isn’t Edie lovely?! Hilariously, our Muffin isn’t interested in the slightest that another piggy’s in the house.  Even meeting her he’s not bothered!  Think Muffin must’ve reached old fart status. 😂 

#guineapig #guineapigsofinstagram #cavy #caviesofinstagram #cutepets #longhairedguineapig
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Piggy-sitting this deliciously cute squeaker this week! Isn’t Edie lovely?! Hilariously, our Muffin isn’t interested in the slightest that another piggy’s in the house. Even meeting her he’s not bothered! Think Muffin must’ve reached old fart status. 😂 #guineapig #guineapigsofinstagram #cavy #caviesofinstagram #cutepets #longhairedguineapig
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Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s.  The truth is we’ve both been nervous.  I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it.  I LOVE my bike.  I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes.  It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket.  But it is so strange to ride.  The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike.  So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind.  We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. 

#bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s.  The truth is we’ve both been nervous.  I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it.  I LOVE my bike.  I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes.  It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket.  But it is so strange to ride.  The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike.  So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind.  We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. 

#bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
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Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s. The truth is we’ve both been nervous. I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it. I LOVE my bike. I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes. It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket. But it is so strange to ride. The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike. So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind. We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. #bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
2 months ago
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Trying to be chill in the heat. Well are you even British if you don’t moan about the weather?! 😆 🥵 
 
Wearing @tuclothing t shirt, @fandfclothing skirt, @dorothyperkins sandals.

#ukheatwave #heatwave #itshot #fandfclothing #fandf #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #midsize #curvyfashion #curvygirls
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Trying to be chill in the heat. Well are you even British if you don’t moan about the weather?! 😆 🥵 Wearing @tuclothing t shirt, @fandfclothing skirt, @dorothyperkins sandals. #ukheatwave #heatwave #itshot #fandfclothing #fandf #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #midsize #curvyfashion #curvygirls
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