One married mama who makes heads of hair and cakes pretty (obviously not at the same time) all whilst taking preventative measures to cut the risk of Breast and Ovarian cancer since being diagnosed as BRCA2 positive
The run up to christmas just wouldn't be the same without the obligatory visit to a garden centre or two. So I wasn't initially intending for this to become a blog post (hence the limited photos) but as we were pleasantly surprised by our visit and felt it needed a mention. On Saturday once we … Continue reading Gilberdyke Garden Centre
So if you’ve read my previous blog posts you will be aware that I recently had preventative bilateral breast reduction surgery as i have inherited the BRCA2 genetic cancer mutation, meaning I am at an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. For those who haven’t carry on reading and you’ll be brought up to … Continue reading First week post op diary
November 11th 2018 “When you go home,tell them of us and say...“For your tomorrow,We gave our Today...” 🌹 Even though our little family hasn't got a massive military background as such, we always encourage our three kids to attend the local remembrance service. As far as family history goes in the military, the details are … Continue reading Goole Remembers – Armistice 100
So as I mentioned in my intro, I make cakes. I have never been to college, evening classes, had any professional education towards cake making or decorating at all. Other than watching a few tutorials on YouTube I am completely self taught. I have been making cakes for friends and family as a hobby since … Continue reading Let them eat Cake
"It all starts as soon as the surgical stockings go on" Date: Monday 15th October 2018Place: Castle Hill Hospital, CottinghamTime: 7.30am Got up, cried, got dressed, cried, kissed the kids goodbye, cried.... Notice the theme?The early morning drive to the hospital was quite, it was a dark rainy morning, Gareth didnt help matters by listening … Continue reading Bilateral Breast Reduction – Mission BRCA2 previvour starts here…
In my case I actually do.. Meet my Nan, we lost her in 2014 to breast cancer. She fought the most courageous battle and whilst she was fighting she got tested to see if she carried BRCA. Her results came back positive and that’s pretty much how this whole thing started. So my nana tested … Continue reading “you never know what worse luck, your bad luck has saved you from!”
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
One Mama’s Crazy Life 