Hi all. just a small introduction to my blog. Basically I'm Lisa a 35-year-old wife and mum of three. Born and bred East Yorkshire lass. Hairdresser to the masses (well slight exaggeration there. The town I live in isn't actually that big) since 2002. Making cakes since 2010 and general lover of all things crafty. … Continue reading Hello
Beauty and the Beast – Themed party on a budget
So back in 2017 Rennah constantly begged for a Beauty and the Beast themed birthday party. Been that her birthday is the day after her older brother’s and slap bang in the middle of the uk summer holidays when money’s pretty tight after our annual holiday abroad, we agreed but decided to see if it … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast – Themed party on a budget
Social media – Heaven sent or the Devil incarnate?
Recent research has shown that using social networking sites, namely Facebook, can increase people’s stress levels, produce anxiety and negatively affect a person’s sense of self. Using these sites might even cause a person to develop a mental health disorder or exacerbate an existing one.
“Are you alright?” – “Yeah!”
Why, why do we do that! So this morning I dropped my daughter off at school, the teacher on the gate said her usual “Morning Rennah, morning mum are you ok?” And what did I reply “yeah fine thanks!” I smile but it’s an obvious lie, due to my make-up free face, tear stained cheeks, … Continue reading “Are you alright?” – “Yeah!”
BRCA2 – Partial Prophylactic Mastectomy – 3 Months Post Op
So alls been quite on the post op front and I realised I’d not updated any type of progress in a while. Last week marked 3 months since my Partial Mastectomy/Breast reduction. Well nothing much to report really, my scars have healed really well. I’m back to work, back been able to lift and move … Continue reading BRCA2 – Partial Prophylactic Mastectomy – 3 Months Post Op
In reflection of 2018
Happy New Year!!!!! So Christmas has been and gone in the blink on an eye. I don’t know about anyone else but 2018 pretty much seemed to come and go just as quick and before you know it it’s 2019. So 2018 didn’t start with the best of bangs, Our eldest (16 at the time) … Continue reading In reflection of 2018
Trade men anxiety
Now is it just me being silly or is this actually a real thing. I suffer from Anxiety, on a whole I manage to keep it pretty much under control on a day to day basis. Yet just the mention of having workmen/women in my home and I become a complete mess. I feel constantly … Continue reading Trade men anxiety
2 months post op – back to work and mental health
So today marks 2 months since my op. 2 whole months of having my chances of breast cancer reduced dramatically. Whilst I am extremely thankful, it hasn’t being a walk in the park. Physically I’ve healed great. No issues with the actual breast at all. They’ve healed beautifully. Mentally though, well that has being a … Continue reading 2 months post op – back to work and mental health
A Homemade Christmas
The thought of making something bespoke and from the heart either for your home or as a gift for me personally gives the greatest of satisfaction.
Bilateral Breast Reduction – Day 9 & 10 post op
Day 9 post op. Yesterday I set myself the challenge that I was going to wear actual clothes (for the 2nd time since my op) and once I’d done the school drop off I was going to go to the cemetery and have a walk. Within 3 seconds of putting my clothes on this morning … Continue reading Bilateral Breast Reduction – Day 9 & 10 post op
Christmas comes to the Coopers…
It's coming, everywhere you look there's twinkling lights, trees, glitter, dried fruits, no I'm not chattering about what's in the local shops I'm talking about our house.. If there's been one upside of been off work on sick then simply ignoring that Scrooge (the husband) forbid me from putting the Xmas decs up before the … Continue reading Christmas comes to the Coopers…
One Mama’s Crazy Life 