Thug to therapy pony?!

 'Spud the thug' at the beach this morning 🤣 He's absolutely loving these little trips and now walks through the waves and water quite happily which is amazing considering how scared he was just a few weeks ago. It's proving to be a great way for him to begin socialising and embarking upon his therapy pony journey. After all, even a thug can o...

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Facing the inevitable

Feeling refreshed after a last minute trip out to Willow Banks with Daisy today- I'm due to be in hospital any day now, just waiting for that magic phone call to say there's a bed and we'll need to drop everything and go. It feels like we've been stood on our tiptoes the past week whilst trying to be ready, so some normality and fun was very welcom...

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New Year, new body?

 I'm trying not to get too caught up in making New Years resolutions based around general health. If I could, I'd love to improve my health in the name of new year new me, and it's amazing that so many people are keen to do that. But chronic illnesses don't renew their presence each new year, giving you a chance to start again. It's a weird pl...

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Plans vs potassium

 I think the best way to ruin plans is to make them in the first place at this rate!🙈 Not a happy bunny! Show cancelled and swapped for hospital 🚫Supposed to be away competing at one of my favourite venues Willow Banks this weekend but had to change plans and come into hospital immediately for an 8 hour emergency potassium infusion. I only had...

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Confusing Doctors for 18 years!

After a restless time with leg spasms and cramp the night before, I was so pleased to be celebrating my birthday at home and not in hospital, even on minimal sleep! Jay the Shetland was very amused that I'd asked to open presents in the cabin with him, I'd say that was definitely a 'living my childhood (and current) dreams' moment- a birthday with ...

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Back where I belong

 Huge smiles to be where I belong after what feels like forever ...with Daisy the Dinosaur❤️ Feeling even better now I've seen this special girly and enjoyed a walk round the village🍂🍁 For now the plan is to be seen monthly by the nutritional team at Nottingham, in the meantime we've finally been able to secure an appointment for a couple of w...

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Home!

 5weeks later, the bags are packed, PICC line is out and discharge letter is signed. ITS HOME TIME!🎉

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