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Category: Maternal Health

Health, Maternal Health, Mental Health

Parenting Through Anxiety: A Mentally Ill Motherhood

April 7, 2018

For as long as I’ve been a mother I’ve had anxiety.  To me, motherhood and anxiety are one and I don’t see a horizon on this tumultuous sea of worry. People love to tell you that anxiety comes with being a parent.  Mums and dads […]

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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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Health, Maternal Health, Maternity & Motherhood

Group B Strep And The Strepelle DIY Test Kit

February 8, 2017

If pregnancy doesn’t come with enough reasons to worry the whole nine months long, it turns out there’s another one to add to the list.  Your midwife has probably never mentioned it, the NHS doesn’t routinely test you for it, but it’s one of the […]

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Health, Maternal Health, Maternity & Motherhood, Women's Health

12 Things That Happen When Trying For A Baby

June 29, 2016

Trying for a baby is mental.  Literally.  I thought it was easy the first time.  Came off the pill and wham bam, the following month I was pregnant.  Of course I ended up miscarrying, and now it’s all back to round one again, but this […]

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Health, Maternal Health, Maternity & Motherhood, Women's Health

Yes, Miscarriage is Something We Should Talk About

August 12, 2015

Since the day we learned we lost our baby, it seems all we see is babies.  When you’ve gone from being a first time expectant parent to grieving the premature loss of your baby, you notice all the adverts with babies in, every single passing pushchair and […]

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If you’re gonna come shopping with me, be prepar If you’re gonna come shopping with me, be prepared for crap like this. 😆 

Go hard or go home I guess. 🤪

1. Buying up all the post-Christmas bargains
2. Knocking everything over
3. Scavenging like a hobo

#letsgoshopping #bargainshopper #savvyshopper #midlifemum #mumlifeuk
Mum’s been in hospital for a few months now with Mum’s been in hospital for a few months now with a diagnosis of CIDP. Had never even heard of it before. From what little I understand, it’s a chronic rare autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own nerves, causing damage that affects feeling in hands and feet, reducing dexterity and mobility to practically nothing. It’s terrifying. 😟

Mum’s being such a fighter. Taking on all the rehab and treatments while having to rely on the nurses for doing anything. It’s heartbreaking to see her limited to her hospital bed with pain and uncomfortable sensations in her body. It’s literally the ultimate nightmare illness that sets to steal your independence and very wellbeing. 😢

But Mum is a warrior of faith 💪 who stands on scripture that boasts healing in the name of Jesus. 🗡️ 🛡️ So we’re praying for a full recovery with the hope that Mum will be back in her own home again soon. 

Love you, Mum! ❤️ 

#cidp #cidpwarrior #gbs #neuropathy #hospitalstay
Treating my teeth to a fizzy drink, hot chocolate Treating my teeth to a fizzy drink, hot chocolate and McFlurry.. 🤪 I know how to party! 😝

#mcdonaldsuk
AD✨ Washing away the January blues with some vib AD✨ Washing away the January blues with some vibrant undies by @myoddballs.

Comfy and cute is mandatory for droll days like this. ☁️ Fully stretch cotton with soft seams and deep elastic bands mean Oddballs crop tops and boxer briefs stay put and wear like a dream.

I adore the pants!  They fit like a glove and are sooo comforting on period days when I need to wear a heat pad on my tummy.

Just need to request a fuller bust crop top cos my b(.)(.)bs need more snuggle room! 😄

#comfyandcute #oddballs #myoddballs #loungewearlifestyle #midsizegirl
I don’t think these bunnies are quite big enough I don’t think these bunnies are quite big enough. 🤔 🐰

In other news, WHAT THE HECK EASTER. 😮 

#easterbunnies #homebargains #bunnylovers
Here’s something you may bump into me doing… b Here’s something you may bump into me doing… bargain shopping, charity shopping, thrift hauling, call it what you will. I love the thrill of shopping, always on the hunt for silly prices and getting a deal with a little “squee” dance when it hits the sweet spot. 

Who else loves bargain shopping? 🛍️ 

Don’t forget to follow me @bargainistabecky 

#bargainshopping #charityshopfinds #thriftingfinds #charityshopping #secondhandbooks
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