My name is Alannah-Jayne, and I've lived with chronic illnesses and mental health for as long as I can remember. I was diagnosed with my first chronic illnesses at seventeen years old, which was Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Just to add a *trigger warning* here because I will be talking about near death and... Continue Reading →
Low Iron
I swear we had fun at toddler group after this photo! For those who have known me over the years either by friendship or by following my social media accounts, will know I suffer from low iron every so often. My last infusion was in July 2022, and I am already due another from my... Continue Reading →
Relationships With Health Issues- Dating
My partner, our little boy, our dog, and myself, in the summer of 2022! A popular topic often spoken of on social media, websites, blogs, and in Facebook groups is Dating, Friendships, Work Colleagues, and Family. In this blog, I'll be talking about Dating, falling in love, sexuality, and all Dating related topics. So, how... Continue Reading →
Welcoming 2023!
Wow! It's SO close to 2023 already! I honestly can't believe how fast time has gone through 2022. What do I have planned for 2023? Let's talk! 2022 has probably been the best year I've ever had when it comes to making memories! Spending time with friends and family, filming with the BBC, filming with... Continue Reading →
Pleurisy.
My son, my doggie, and I on Christmas night. *disclaimer, talk of bodily fluids and yucky stuff* Around a month ago, I became really sick with a cold, which then turned into the flu. "No Biggie, right? I've been through worse." I said to myself. Then, I caught food poisoning from a prawn korma I... Continue Reading →
Baby Led Weaning: Potato Wedges
Its difficult to know what things to make your baby that takes a small amount of prep but also, a small amount of ingredients! Here is a really super simple recipe for home made potato wedges that take just 30 minutes to cook in the oven or if you have an air fryer just 5... Continue Reading →
National Shortage of Dioralyte
Some of the ingredients! For those who suffer from dehydration, relying on hydration sachets is super important. Sadly, there is a national shortage of Dioralyte and a lot of people are struggling to get any at all. I'm going to share the St.Marks Solution which originates from the top bowel hospital in the UK called... Continue Reading →
Quick, Affordable Ostomy Fashion
9 months post partum/c-section! Its not uncommon for your body to change after surgery for a stoma and, sometimes, it can go back to normal, other times, not so much. The financial impact surgery can have on an ostomate, can literally come out of nowhere. So, how can we adapt to our new bodies? For... Continue Reading →
Difficulties I Have, As A Disabled And Chronically Ill Mom
Soaking in all those morning baby cuddles! What difficulties do I face, being a disabled, chronically ill, mentally ill, and ostomy mom? 🌺 emergency bag changes before 7pm; finding a good time where my baby is occupied! He goes to bed around 6-7pm, so usually, I try to wait it out until then, if possible... Continue Reading →
Healthy Eating With An Ostomy
Recently, my partner and I have been calorie counting and eating much more healthy. If you are new to my blog or didn't know, my partner also has an Ileostomy and we both have Crohns Disease. Six months ago, I had a c section to have our son Odin and since then, I have put... Continue Reading →
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