About Me

I am Mummy Mad or Mrs Mad, I actually answer to quite a lot of things at the moment.  I am a 36 year old mother of two delicious boys, Maxi, who was born on 16 March 2005 and Mini, who was born on 24 June a year later.

I have been happily married to Mr Mad or MadDad to you for the last 15 years and he is my soul mate, my best friend and my rock (OK soppy stuff over)

I carry a spelling mistake in my BRCA1 gene and underwent an oomperectomy (removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes in July 2008 and a bi-lateral prophylactic mastectomy in February 2009.  Unfortunately the I have numerous complications after the surgery and was unable to have a reconstruction.

I am currently a stay at home mum, but due to financial constraints I am looking for family friendly work at the moment.

I love to write, sew, read, cook and craft with my children, spend time with my family and just generally be a buffoon!

I can be contacted at mail@jenwalshaw.co.uk



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Plan B · 792 weeks ago

Hello there! Trying to write a comment on your latest, but the box has vanished... anyway, an award awaits over at mine x
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Annie xx · 779 weeks ago

I think my daughter has this gene too, we are waiting for the results, my sister in law. her mother and her mother before her had cancer in their 30's, my ex husband has been confirmed as having the gene and my daughter who is 26 will be tested in June x
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mrs yappy dog · 792 weeks ago

can't find a comment box for today's pause in lent but try this link for a bit of cheering up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGCMl_b0n4
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muummmeeeee! · 792 weeks ago

I couldn't find a comment box on your recent post about caring for your mum so thought I'd leave one here. Such a sad and heartfelt post and one I can really relate to. My mum has suffered from ill health on and off over the last 20 years and last year was in intensive care on a ventilator. It was frightening and overwhelming but she made a good recovery and has recently moved back closer to myself and brother because I think she and Dad realised they wouldn't be able to cope on their own living so far away. Unfortunately she's never really "mothered" me and I do resent her for that but I love her and will be there for her. Your children are much younger than mine though and your mum needs your care now and that must be overwhelming. Really sorry that you're going through this and hope you get lots of support from the rest of your family x
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Julie · 791 weeks ago

Hiya - Monday 1st March, Thanks so much for visitng me at my blog. You sound as if you have a lot on your plate at the moment. I hope your mumis improving. What a lot to worry about. I love the pic of you and Rupert! Julie x
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Gail · 790 weeks ago

I can't find a comment box either, except here! Hello mad mummmy, just seen your blog. Sorry to read about your mum. Smoking related illnesses are shocking and awful and it is ridiculous that smoking is still legal.
Your mum is a lucky lady to have someone prepared to have her move in and look after her. I wish you all the best in what sounds like pretty difficult circumstances.
Big Beluga. xx
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Mary Poppins · 790 weeks ago

Hi

Thanks for your comment, where is the best place to comment for you, hope you don't mind me doing it here. Yes please do send a copy, I shall email you too, you wanted to know about the fabric I shall try not to cry too much ;0)

Hugs

Me

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natasha · 790 weeks ago

Whenever I get lovely comments, it makes me want to keep in touch with blogland more often It's good to be back!

I have been reading your most recent post, and can't believe how strong you have remained throughout everything. Your patience was rewarded with the most beautiful little boy!

Hope you have an extra special Mother's day

Hugs

Natasha x
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mrs yappy dog · 787 weeks ago

can't find anywhere to email you - the cherry blossom is a 2 inch square of tissue folded into four and then rolled to a cone - cut a heart shape along the top which is the petal shape - selotape round the bottom and fan out the 'petals' to your liking, then tape to the branch ... it's entirely out of my head and there is probably a proper way to do it... have fund!
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Houdini · 787 weeks ago

Sending you big hugs ;-)
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just herding cats · 777 weeks ago

Hi - have been trying to work out how to contact you as there were no comment boxes and I think I may have sent half an email earlier. Just wanted to say how much I love the blog. Have seen your name pop up on comment boxes on virtually every blog I read and there are quite a few! Anyway I just wanted to say I would be up for a fabric swap if you like over the summer - I dont know how much of my email you did or didnt get so I will stop now at the risk of repeating myself............................

Hope to hear from you soon - Best wishes Amanda
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keatsbabe 35p · 770 weeks ago

Hi there Just found your blog and love it. Lots of interesting and varied posts. I had BC and a mastectomy 4 years ago. Kids were young, times were tough (I'm with you on the job front) but getting through it now and was lucky enough to have a successful reconstruction last year.

Look forward to reading more. I'm at www.nowrigglingoutofwriting.wordpress.com (enjoying blogging to get back into freelance writing and @keastsbabe on twitter.
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Lindy · 762 weeks ago

How funny, Squidge and Mini are the same age- the 25th for her!
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Gemma · 762 weeks ago

Hiya

I cant find anywhere to comment on your posts? Just wanted to say thank you for your lovely comment on my blog and after reading this section (failed to notice it before!) I think you are more than equipped to give constructive replies! Good luck with the boys technology cut down, it wont be easy but i'm sure it will be worth it.

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