SUMMER DAYS | Farmhouse Renovation Updates, Family Days Out & Some Sad News
Gemma Louise Miles · 1:17:20 · 6 days ago
Gemma shares a mix of personal life updates, including heartbreaking news about her cat's health, alongside documenting family outings to a dinosaur park and the ongoing, extensive work on their farmhouse renovation.
- Tilly's health — Veterinary tests confirmed an aggressive, cancerous tumor in the cat's nostril, leading to a decision to avoid chemotherapy and instead focus on comfort using steroids .
- Renovation progress
- Current state — The structure is currently stripped back to the studs to install underfloor heating and repair the roof, pushing the likely move-in date to next year .
- Garden updates — A new playhouse has been installed as part of a larger plan to create a dedicated play area for the children .
- Family activities — The family visited a dinosaur park in Norwich, where the children enjoyed various slides and activities, though the parents found the indoor soft play area somewhat chaotic .
- Personal well-being
- Mental health — Reflecting on motherhood, Gemma noted that she finds the constant to-do list overwhelming but feels more stable now thanks to therapy and healthier habits .
- Weight loss — Gradual weight loss has been achieved through a focus on whole foods, constant activity with the children, and lifestyle changes .
- Symbolic encounter — A butterfly with a distinct broken wing has repeatedly landed on Gemma in the garden, which she views as a comforting sign related to her late father .