Month: October 2018

I’m so lucky that my nan, the lovely smiling lady in the photo survived breast cancer and died of natural causes at a fine old age. With my family history, I do check my breasts regularly and although I’ve had a couple of scares I’m fortunate that nothing has developed into anything more than an infection treated with antibiotics. However, I’ll feel happier when I’m old enough for mammograms for that further reassurance, as I worry that I wouldn’t be able to feel the smallest lumps. At present, I look after my boobs with regular checks, well fitting bras and a healthy ish diet and exercise. I love my boobs, I was a late developer and I was afraid that I would always be a 32AA but I blossomed and they’ve always got compliments so it’s only right to care for them! I did an internet search for a good self examination poster and this really caught my eye for its design, humour and really useful information.

 

 

To my surprise, I had the discipline and focus to complete @bigfamilychaos #blogtober2017 and enjoyed it.  So its time to join in again and write every day in October. Some posts may be short and sweet, light hearted, others more detailed and on serious topics.  Its a great list this year and I’m looking forward to the challenge.

DAY 1 : A YEAR ON

So its a year since last Blogtober and what’s happened in my life?  Well, I’m living in the same house in the same small seaside town, driving the same car, working in the same job, still married to Mr S, 15 years and counting, and still mum to two children, now 9 and 10.  And do you know what, I really am okay with this.  There’s a lot to say for the ordinary, too often we’re bombarded with the need to improve, upgrade etc.. and sometimes its time to pause and appreciate the life you have.  We’ve had a lovely year doing the simple things as a family, playing, exploring, learning and being. There will always be some years that are brimming with special events, big life changes, this hasn’t been one of those years, we’ve simply embraced the ordinary.