Chronically Parenting

You ever been told there's something wrong with you that makes you numb? Like literally just numb? Today I went for an appointment thinking I'd be referred for an allergy test or maybe they would help me there and then know what I'm allergic to. I've been trying to figure it out on my own for weeks...is it bread? Dairy? gluten? Obviously it's been difficult to find out with my dietician putting me on a jelly/liquid diet. But I was still getting the rash. After talking for about 45 minutes and showing her photos if where it shows up and telling her about phoning 111 and needing loads of steroids as I looked like I'd been out in the sun way too long...She knew what it was. Chronic uticaria is a rare form of hives which can only be treated with antihistamines. She explained I did the right thing phoning 111 and starting steroids when it covers my body but there are also things I need to look out for. If the rash is on my mouth or eyes - I need to go to A&E....

Right, whilst a fair few of you bitch about me and think you know everything about me; I'd like to thank the wonderful support I've had off so many others. The messages through facebook have been incredible, many from people who have said the same happened to them and they know how it feels. All that happened was I commented on This Morning's facebook status talking about bowel incontinence and I was approached by a lovely reporter. The reason I said I would go ahead with being in a story was simple - as soon as I wrote that comment I had dozens of people comment and even more message me. I thought to myself 'if one comment helped these people, then what more could a story in the papers do?'. If you would like a read then you can look at the Daily Mail Online , The Mirror , Plymouth Herald  and I even made it as far as an Australian Site . I have to say - I'm disgusted at people finding the need to look for someone to blame. 'Let's boycott Co-Op',...

Cory Lewis Anthony Mason I genuinely can't believe that 5 years ago I gave birth to such a beautiful little boy. I was rushed in for a c-section due to me not being able to get bigger than 4cm and he was getting incredibly stressed. 9:43am on Sunday 4th July there he was. This blood-covered baby looking at me looking like he didn't have a clue what was going on. I knew right there and then how much I loved him. Now look at him - he's now five years old and growing up into this incredibly kind and caring young man.  Every year on his birthday since he was born. Every year it's a struggle to know what to buy him and it's a struggle what to do for food. I brought a disposable BBQ, some gluten free burgers, gluten free buns and I brought him his very own Gluten free cake (which is incredible). He was excited to get his hamster which if I'm honest I was excited too!! We went straight from school on the friday to choose his new pet. Here's Jess...