J-Pouch surgery in one week!! EEeekk!!

I knew these three weeks would fly by and they are. Only one week now until Jpouch day.  I woke up with terrible pain in my bum today and had a lot of blood and mucous to discharge.  Once this was dealt with I was fine and enjoyed a lazy day.  I have completed my pink baby blanket, so that was very happily ticked off the list.  I have now started a project for me :) I am crocheting myself a cushion to take into hospital, I thought it would be a nice thing to have to cuddle and cheer me up.

I have been busy chatting to my friends on the Colitis  Facebook page today, its great how supportive people are.  You always come away feeling that there are people that really understand how you feel.  You also get the information you really want to hear and appreciate.

I have been slowly sorting my little flat out, as I know I wont be cleaning for a while! one of the perks.  I am getting ready practically, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.  Haha! No wonder I'm tired.  I feel I'm in a good place though, I am positive and upbeat and can't wait to be rid of this last bit of disease.  I'm sure I will weep when my doctor first declares me disease free.  What a journey...oh! I could officially be an X Factor contestant now...its one of the requirements.  The ability to sing is way down on the list but if you have  been on a journey your in! haha!

I am officially rambling now.  Hope your all well.

L x

Confessions of a Crochet Addict

I admit it, I put my hands up!!! I am addicted to crochet!! Oh to enjoy a little hooky goodness.  Quite simply it’s delightful.  It has been lovely to teach myself, I have just about grasped the basics but I still have a lot to learn. Most of the time I feel pretty useless, not being able to work and getting tired very easily, so it’s nice to do something I can enjoy even when I’m laid up in bed.  It’s great to make something and feel a sense of achievement once it’s completed.  However, I am also addicted to starting projects, before I have finished one I have probably started another two.  But with my operation now only 10 days away! I have prioritised my crochet.  So I have been crocheting everywhere, on the tube, on the coach, on the bus and at home, obviously J 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   










My big sister is due to have a baby in a few weeks time, which I am so excited about.  I am so convinced it will be a girl so I have been making a beautiful pink blanket.  Probably a bit silly, but I have a 50% chance I will be right, so I’m going for it.  If the baby is a boy, I will very happily make another blanket.  Woo hoo!!  It will give me an excuse to buy some lovely blue yarn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             








My little sister is completely bemused by my crochet love, and thinks I’m a complete granny!!! Granny Chic I call it, but she likes to mock me, I don’t mind, she is kind of right and very funny. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         


I knitted the baby mittens with the help of my mum, I know the basics of knitting but this is the first time I have tried rib, decreasing and increasing so it’s a good project for a beginner like me. I would like to knit or crochet a whole baby outfit, but that would mean starting a new project and I really should finish what I’m already doing. Who am I kidding, like that’s going to happen!

I can’t wait to have a cuddle with my new niece or nephew.

Lx