Hi! š Here I am, gearing up for yet another big surgery next week. I had easily put it out of my mind, but now itās only a few days away Iām starting to unravel a bit. Iāll be fine though! Itās just always a lot. Iām too busy and…
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Colostomy surgery update
For those who follow me on Instagram, you might know that I developed a hernia and my stoma prolapsed before Christmas. It’s been a circle of doctors, trying to decide what to do with it all. Initially, it was thought I’d have a repair. Then, my colorectal surgeon thought it…
8 ways to stay positive when youāre sick
Sometimes the world gets rough. Sickness takes over and you feel down in the dumps. We’ve all been sick at some stage and usually it passes with a cold or a bug. But if you do have a long term illness or disease it’s a different challenge. I’ve had Crohn’s Disease…
That’s done (proctectomy!)
I did it, that’s over, thank god. If you’re not sure what this blog post is about, then you can go back and read some of my updates here. I had a completion proctectomy on 1st December, on my own, in Sydney and it wasn’t fun.Ā I have some more…
I started a new drug
I started a new drug during the week… It went well! But today I just canāt seem to wake up. Maybe itās just my body adjusting to a new thing, or could be from the sedation I had with a colonoscopy too. Plus the travelling to Sydney. Itās not ideal…
Hiccups (Autoimmune Diseases + Crohn’s) and Updates
I don’t check in here with my Crohn’s as much these days because generally I am pretty well and I manage a lot of my Crohn’s myself… but little hiccups do pop up now and then. I find writing out my issues quite good for my brain. It helps me…
Let’s talk about CBD oil
CBD oil…. Yep, letās chat about that. Since before Christmas Iāve been talking Cannabidiol Oil. Full disclosure. I am no expert, no medical professional, and I am not a recreational drug taker. Never have been. But Iām all for medicinal products to help me. Iām proactive. Background – Iāve had…
The never ending Crohn’s Disease symptoms
This post is for anyone who has an auto immune disease…. it’s forever there. You know what it’s like! You look good on the outside and you’re pretty capable of most day-to-day activities but every few weeks something kicks you up the bum and reminds you you still have a…
I can’t live without these supplements
For about 12 months I’d been following the Happy Hormones Facebook group. This is run by Lisa Curry. Head over there and check it out. I have no association with them, nor is this paid. Just sharing the love! I’d read hundreds and hundreds of success stories from women with…
Essential oils for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
I’ve had Crohn’s disease for 23 years. I have a colostomy bag. So, I’ve had my fair share of rotten times. I know lots about this disease and am pretty confident in talking about my own journey and changes I’ve made to help me feel better. I’m no expert and…
DIY Magnesium oil for adults and children
Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I’ve had some issues with my ankles over the past month – swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn’s Disease, but I wanted to…
Find your flow and row, row, row
I saw this quote on Pinterest and it really struck a chord with me! Find your flow and row, row, row. I love it. YES, that’s what I am doing right now. If you are on my email list you would have received a letter from me last week with…