New appointment

My referal came through today for my toe. My appointment was put through the fast track referal and it next Friday . I don't know I was expecting it so soon after my appointment but at least it's here. The letter says I could be there for 3hrs for other investigations if needed. I'm a little scare if I'm bieng honest. A big part of me is hoping the dr will just say its due to me banging my toe on something at work and it's just a bruise that it's taking a while to heal. 

I didn't want to take a picture but want to put one on here just incase it gets worse or if anyone else is worrying about something familiar . So apologises for my toe but here's a photo.

So fingers crossed it's something simple. I really don't want any more appointments or medicine .

Keep you update .

Faye x

Poorly boy

Today was a trip to the doctors for caleb . 

He had been ok over the weekend just a little tired Sunday. Then last night the usual wake up with him crying and moaning about his ear. So I have him a dose of callow hoping the night he would sleep. Luckily he did but I didn't want to risk leaving him for it to get worse. I managed to get an appointment and to my shock he's got tonsillitis , the dr said his one (the usual one that gets the infection ) was a little red but nothing to worry about but his glands on his throat were up and his throat was red. So here was me thinking ear infection but it wasn't even that. 

So the dr has given us a 7 day course of penicillin to clear it. I'm glad I wasn't  just bieng paranoid as it's horrible thinking the dr wthinks your a paranoid mom. With his ears I'm extra careful so was glad I have took. Luckily he's eating and drinking normally just got a temp and a little cough. 

I am really hoping this isn't the start of more infections for caleb. The rest f the day was tantrum free and we had an evening of games . A few wake up cries but he should be ok .

Faye x 

Quinny moodd new pushchair

I've always wanted a new smart pushchair but have always settled for a cheaper version. 

So I decided I would treat myself and bought the new quinny moodd. 

It's fab . The price was £510 for the pushchair with baby nest, rain cover, umbrella clip and car seat adapters . The one I first saw had a white frame and beige cover but this would easily get dirty. So I settled for the grey crackle one and it's very unisex . If we ever have another at least I can use it again.

I got my husband to set it up and in about 15 mins it was ready to go.

If your after something small this quinny is fairly wide and bulky but it's still amazing and wouldn't change it. 

I live the middle bar where esmae can hold not but can see how it gets in the way as it's hard to buckle her in as it gets in the way.

I wanted the quinny as it's forward and parent facing. When I had been using the stroller I missed not being able to talk to esmae. The other plus side was the rain cover . Esmae really didn't like the rain cover on the stroller and she wand forever kicking or pulling it off and getting wet.

Here's the rain cover in action. It goes over the whole seat and foot rest and even has a peep whole so she can still see me.

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The pushchair has 3 seat positions . Upright, reclined to lie back a little and fully flat.

. The good is pretty big and will come in handy for the summer as it comes quite far over .

The pushchair comes with a handy air pump which is concealed in a small pocket on the basket.

The wheels are great for bumps and steps which is good as we have about 12 steps to get to our floor in our block of flats . It's bulky but lifting it up the steps isn't a problem.

Overall the pushchair is amazing, here are positives and negatives to help you if your thinking of getting one .

Positives .

- the pod style seat looks modern .

- the wheels make it easy to push the pushchair , it glides and steers really well.

- the rain cover help keeps them covered and seems pretty durable which you need . 

- the frame is sturdy.

- straps are easy to alter and just snap change under the cover .

Negatives

- there is no way property of attaching a buggy board which with a toddler can be tricky . I managed to twist the adapters I have with mine but if I use it again I'm going to wrap the plastic so the frame doesn't get scratched .

- the size is deceiving at times and it's easy to forget the front is slimmer and where the front wheel is for going up curbs.

- the basket underneath seat is tiny and u try to not to use it as I'm scared it will break.

- the front bar can be a pain at times but it's easily detachable if you want it off.

Overall I love this pushchair and the faults are nothing major . The colours available are fantastic and I'm sure there will be plenty of accessories which I will probably have to buy to . I highly recommend it . The price seems high but I think it's worth it as it's not chrpuky made and I'm hoping to get my use out of it.

An questions please feel free to ask .

Faye x

A challenge??

Today was my trip to drs and yet again I'm having repeat bloods. The dr looked puzzled. I don't think I will ever have a quiet month now. The dr wasn't sure what the reason for my raised white blood cells. He checked my lymph glands and they were fine and also checked my chest which was clear. So the next step was a chest X-ray which I had at work. Have to wait a few weeks for the results and have got to have repeat blood tests is 2weeks . I've got an appointment on the 28th November but think I'm going to bring it forward as I will get bloods done in 2 weeks. 

The dr said I was a challenge ha ha, he went through a list of reasons why I could have it and said I would have to see a haematologist if still raised.

Also I showed him my toe and he's now referred my to a dermatologist to check it's not a mole so may need a biopsy on it. I suppose it's better safe to be sorry .

So November is,

Repeat bloods,

Diabetic review,

Eye surgery and

Drs review .

Let's hope there will be some answers soon, maybe I'm just one of a kind.

Faye xx

I love my ergo

Walking home from school still carrying caleb:-) 

I love my ergo, it's the best £80 I have spent . The walk home takes forever without the buggy board. 

Today was a quiet walk listening to music and it makes it so much more relaxed. In the corner of my eyes all I can see is kicking legs. Esmae does this when she is happy to so must be the same to why caleb is doing it.

I definitely recommend an ergo. I have a Mei tai but this wins all the boxes being ticked . He is starting to get heavier so I know I won't be able to do it much longer but the flexibility of it is great. The best thing is it can be re usable so I can use it with esmae.

I will update properly as I'm currently walking and typing :-) 

Faye x

Blood results and more appointments .

Whilstvu was at work today I managed to check my blood result  from Tuesday . Looks like my white cell count is raised and the lymphocytes to . I'm unsure now what the next step is when I see the dr Monday . To be honest I'm a little scared . I'm hoping it's just an infection or a cold or just the fly jab but I know the last few blood tests I've had my results have been high . Surely my body can't be constantly fighting a bug. Will just have to wait and see what the dr says . Two lovely brown letters came through the post . One was my next laser surgery and the other my diabetic review . All within 4 days within each other . Let's hope there won't be any more. 

Think I'm having a bit of a downer . Work tomorrow and all I want to do is stay in bed and sleep . I might just grab an early night Monday but then again I can't I'm working 3-8 which I wish I could just relax with the kids and husband .

Let's just hope the blood result is something simple and the toe is ok .

Will update what dr says Monday .

Faye x

More laser surgery

I had my review appointment at the eye infirmary today and looks like I need more on my left eye. Something to do with one of my vessels needs fixing. Luckily my appointment was at 1:30 and I got out about 2:45. I had eye drops then photos , review with dr tand then more photos but this time colour ones. I don't think its sunk in yet, I don't mind having it but even though it isn't too painful I'm not a big fan of having it done.

The worst thing is if I'm having laser surgery now at age of 28 I dread to think what my eyes are going to be like when I'm older. I was the only youngish one at clinc. 

It's so hard to try and get a balance right wih my sugars. I always feel like the dr probably thinks I'm useless at controlling it and I don't care. I know I should feel like it but I feel that unless your diabetic yourself no one knows how hard it.

Also had my blood taken for my drs appointment . Really hoping it will be ok, not feeling positivite thought. Got a feeling this will come in 3'. 

1- eyes. 2- blood results not what dr wants . 3- the dr will want further tests on my toe as it hasn't disappeared . 

I want to think positive but can't. 

Laser surgery will be in 4 weeks.

Faye x

my favourites and to do list :-)

I wanted to do a post about my favourite sites that i want to either to do or things that help me.

The obvious one at the moment is Pinterest :-)

I found a lovely facebook page and it gives me ideas for xmas presents or simple gifts. I might take the hassle of making them and ordering from there. Pretty little teacups

As Im getting a bit better with crocheting  this site is one of my favourites and has easy tutorials. My friend posted me this link and I want to give it a go. Unicorn hat

Baby and bump is a favourite site as I have made a few friends and its great help.

Making bath bombs and scrubs are pretty simple and cheap to for that personal gift. Soap queen.

I stumbled on craft page and this is pretty good/

My to do list,

Advent calendar bunting, I have the ribbon but need some fabric for the pockets. I think this will be pretty simple to do and great for doing my own presents/ sweets for each day.

Bath bomb set with body scrub with a hand sewn bag.

Button pictures for friends Baby.

Hot chocolate jar with baileys. Im hoping to give this as a xmas present.

Photo frames for  great/grand parents. ( I haven't found a perfect site yet).

We arent going to mad for everyone this year so Im thinking of doing some hamper style gifts for my brother and other family.

I really want a new sewing/embroidery machine and this is the one I want. This would open so many doors with maybe selling my crafts. So I think Im going to start saving as I really do want it.

Once I have got my materials for some of these I will update with my progress :-)

Faye x

Getting a little scared

It's coming close to my blood test and review appointment. I'm starting to feel nervous, what happens if my results are high and what happens if the dr isn't happy with my toe mark? I hope that my blood result for lympocytes are ok the. Just the talking if strange mark . I'm not sure if my mind is playing tricks on me or if the mark is actually getting bigger. Roll on Tuesday and I can get my bloods done then I can relax until the 21st.

Google is not the answer .

Faye x

What's your charity shop bargain.

I love going for a browse post the charity shops. I tend to do them when cals at school, saves tantrums  and constant asking for toys . I have bought some tops and a few pairs of jeans as I really don't fancy buying clothes then hopefully when I loose weight I will be back into my old clothes.

Cal is mad on Disney cars and I noticed last month they had put a bag of the cars for £30 . I was shocked, I know they cost £5 each but I thought £30 was a lot . Anyway I went in today and they had reduced them to £15. Bargain, here's the pic,

I counted 14.

I know they aren't brand new but I'm going to either put them in a bucket and warp them up pretty or create a box for them all.

I also found another bargain. I wanted to get esmae into the bottom bed of cals bunk so was on the look out for a bed rail. I really didn't want to spend £20 for just a few months then for it to go in the cupboard. Last Monday I was browsing and found one. It wasn't white or pink but for a months what difference does blue make. And the best thing about it was I only paid £5.

Not sure what's next but might make a post once a week on what I've got.

Faye x

 

October is my busy appointment month .

I tend to have months where I have a odd appointment then another that is full.

October is a busy Month. Here's what I have-

Drs appointment last week, turns out I do need my iron tablets and maybe vit d to. I also mentioned I Have a funny mark on my toe nail. Being diabetic I should of told him sooner but I just thought it was a bruise. Dr said it may be a mole on and I might need a biopsy in it , so have to go back in a month . (21st October ). Also my lymphocytes are raised and he wants repeat bloods to see of they have lowered if not that's another further investigation.

Tuesday- I had my annual flu jab at work should of been at drs but that wasn't until November 21st :-(.

15th October - review on eyes, fingers crossed the laser surgery has worked.

16th October - repeat blood test.

21 st October - drs appointment I'm really hoping everything is ok as I don't want any more tests.

Life is never going to be simple as a diabetic but I'm going to talk to my diabetic nurse to see how I can go about self funding for a cgm for my pump. I have just switched my infusion set to my arms and I have noticed a big change in my bloods. I think during the week on school runs I need to lower my insulin . I'm having to set 50% basal rates and still felling weak. 

I've also been swapping chips for jackets and chocolate for fruit. I will get that hba1c perfect. It may take more than a few months but I'm feeling determined.

Faye x