HELLO FEBRUARY! MY IMMUNE SYSTEM RESULTS ARE IN!

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  • @ElliotNMatt
    @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +14

    🌟 Welcome to our February 2025 weekly home vlog in beautiful Shropshire! 🌟 HELLO FEBRUARY! MY IMMUNE SYSTEM RESULTS ARE IN!
    This week is packed with exciting health and wedding planning updates and cozy moments as we dive into food grocery hauls, wedding planning, and life at our micro mini suburban homestead. Join us as we explore a mix of everyday life.
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    00:00 - Intro
    02:41 - Fake Flowers
    08:56 - Sunny Morning
    20:46 - Facing My Fears
    22:59 - Shopping
    24:22 - M&S Food Haul
    25:31 - Immune System Update
    31:53 - Whittard Tea & Coffee Haul
    36:11 - Wedding Planning
    37:05 - Morrison's Haul
    40:05 - Weekly Round-Up
    41:18 - Outro
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  • @victoriagargett7032
    @victoriagargett7032 6 днів тому +3

    So pleased you are starting to improve Elliot. I had sepsis a few years ago and it took almost 2 years to feel completely like my old self again. Thankfully I had no lasting damage. I have just used your purdy and fig code and tip, I have wanted to try it for a while but it was a bit pricey. £7.95 is a bargain, I can't wait to find out what it's like. We have fruit trees. 2 apple, 1 pear and 1 plum. The yield is very much governed by the weather each year, some years we have to prepare and freeze fruit others we get very little. We also grow potatoes in bags which do really well along with various other veg. We are currently trying to clear an area to install a greenhouse this year. I have to say watching you trying to build the raised beds was hilarious I would love to see the outtakes 🤣

  • @karenchambers7231
    @karenchambers7231 5 днів тому +2

    Both of your fur babies are so adorable 🥰 and I must say you and Matt are also adorable ❤

  • @clarecadman5330
    @clarecadman5330 3 дні тому

    Always drink lots before having blood taken and as hard as it is relax, makes it so much easier. Blood donor nurse here 😊

  • @beckyherlinger7883
    @beckyherlinger7883 7 днів тому +4

    32:54 My French press trick is one scoop coffee for every cup of water, and one scoop for the pot. Works every time for a delicious, rich brew. 😊

  • @IlonaL-123
    @IlonaL-123 7 днів тому +4

    That castle will be perfect for your Royal Wedding. Wishing you a healthy and happy life together. Blessings to you both. ❤

  • @susanfritsche8587
    @susanfritsche8587 7 днів тому +5

    Elliot that is wonderful news I’ll keep you on my prayer list that your next results are even better 🙏

  • @michellehughes1537
    @michellehughes1537 7 днів тому +5

    Glad you are on the mend ❤. Great vlog 😊

  • @louisekaye9051
    @louisekaye9051 7 днів тому +4

    So pleased you're doing well after your ordeal. After my husband's similar ordeal a year prior to yourself, he has picked up viruses at work & I must admit it scared him & me initially but he's still very much here, working, socialising & booking holidays 😊❤. Its a real shake up but you learn to be cautious within the realms of having a life & you're on top of any concerns straight away. You have plenty to look forward to ❤. x

  • @elizabethjones5571
    @elizabethjones5571 7 днів тому +3

    So sorry about your lab phobia. I too hated having blood drawn, but for me the hands are the absolute worst. I have learned that if I relax it goes much much easier. I do some deep breathing and put my mind in in a place that I love and it’s just so much better. I usually have them draw from my elbow area.

  • @susanfritsche8587
    @susanfritsche8587 7 днів тому +4

    Bless your heart Elliot, I hate giving blood because I have extremely small veins and they roll so I’m always getting stuck more than once. I’m don’t have the same issue as you but I definitely get very high anxiety and my heart is jumping out of my chest, it’s horrible I absolutely must walk in when they are ready for me because if I wait inside I normally just leave

  • @pamjohnsongrey865
    @pamjohnsongrey865 7 днів тому +4

    Love seeing Beau enjoying sleeping by the heater😂❤

  • @LisaCEggleston
    @LisaCEggleston 7 днів тому +9

    To all ~♡❤ ~I send to all wishes of health and happiness to all ❤

  • @LisaCEggleston
    @LisaCEggleston 7 днів тому +6

    ❤Warm Greetings from Tampa FL to all ~♡❤ ~I send to all wishes of health and happiness to all ❤..

  • @dakotatwilight
    @dakotatwilight 7 днів тому +2

    Biggest Hugs Elliot. Due to my autoimmune I have had from birth all membranes skin etc is 1/3 the thickness of normall, so veins roll, collapse, disappear, the aftermath is much bruises. Pediatric equipment seems to help, thank you to the specialist who tried that one. I understand the phobia I had it since a child and a very inventive pediatrician who helped me learn similar tactics you use. I agree anything you haven't planned for will collapse all the planning and facade we build. So sorry. Recovery naps are heaven.
    Beautiful garden. Lovely garden at the castle. I love how they work with you even though you are doing a lot of your own planning.
    Lovely sounding coffee and cleaning system. If I lived in the UK I would try both. It took a while to find ones I like. Tea is the same took a while, as companies have changed hands, formulas been switched, I get my organic Japanese green teas from a small family business with family farms in Japan. My black tea is from India also family business.
    Matt is a chef extraordinare, self taught. I enjoy seeing him cook. That would make a great channel but a lot of work. Not a teaching channel just a watch me cook one.
    We had the sun and cold about same time. Monday hit and lots of snow. Not that I care, I just want my cough to go and feel a bit better, my fault I let myself get chilled. So it is better Elliot to be overprotective and cautious so you don't get sick, believe me.

    • @teeupstitch7575
      @teeupstitch7575 6 днів тому +1

      All the best in health and spirit to you as well. From Tee in NY.

  • @carolynmccallum9009
    @carolynmccallum9009 7 днів тому +1

    You ordered the best planters!
    Wood rots from the bottom up.
    Because how the metal in formed its perfect for all temperatures and The metal is sealed.
    I’m so glad you’re healing!❤️

  • @beckymungo1333
    @beckymungo1333 7 днів тому +2

    I would love the unedited version of your garden video

  • @sueglen3726
    @sueglen3726 7 днів тому +3

    So glad you're getting better now😃❤

  • @suehurrell134
    @suehurrell134 7 днів тому +4

    I have narrow veins Elliott. Ask them to use pediatric needles I have to ask otherwise it's very painful. ❤❤❤

  • @sarahdaykin
    @sarahdaykin 7 днів тому +3

    Bless ya. Understand the phobia. Tip from chemo sessions.....warm arm/ hand beforehand with a hot water bottle. Raises the veins x hugs I cried every time x

  • @kizzyarseneau5740
    @kizzyarseneau5740 7 днів тому +3

    Hello all❤

  • @pamjohnsongrey865
    @pamjohnsongrey865 7 днів тому +3

    Glad your feeling better Elliot 😊❤❤

  • @juliajones2283
    @juliajones2283 7 днів тому +2

    Please can you remind me about the no mash mash please! X

  • @chriggle1
    @chriggle1 7 днів тому +2

    I also struggle with blood tests. I was advised to stay hydrated both on the day and the day before, to stay warm, wear layers for the test and to try to relax. I take my headphones with me to try and zone out. My veins collapse, my mother was the same. I have to be tested every 3 months as I am type 2 diabetic and on meds for it. Most times the phlebotomy nurse has to take it from my finger tip.
    You are speeding through the wedding planning. Ours was planned in 5 months, we had a register office ceremony, photos in a house ruin (Witley Court, an English Heritage property, it’s stunning!) then a buffet reception at our local pub. Money was not overflowing so we had a definite budget. We also came from huge families. That was 25 years ago, next week is our anniversary.
    I hope you get positive results from the bloods. I totally agree about all the viruses etc. Our daughter is at uni, and picked up a virus in November that lasted until after new year in total, it went on to her chest, and she ended up on 2 different antibiotics for a chest infection. She is asthmatic so has to be careful. She had meant to be revising for her 3ams over the Christmas break, but was so poorly. Thankfully she has now recovered as the exams are this week.

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому

      Happy upcoming anniversary!! X

  • @dionnevoller2903
    @dionnevoller2903 6 днів тому

    I once came out of hospital with buds on each hand and on both feet - plus one on the arm - nightmare - just let all your frugg egg bds and family know that anyone with the lurgy needs to let you know and not turn up at your house with germs - the only thing is people are usually most contagious ‘before’ they actually feel ill - just got to be careful

  • @salzburg18
    @salzburg18 6 днів тому

    Elliott, hypnotherapy is wonderful for phobias. Ive had a terrible phobia of moths and butterflies since as far back as I can remember - screaming, terror, frozen to the spot - and was completely cured by hypnotherapy. It's nothing like you would imagine, you're always aware and in control. Highly recommend.

  • @SonyaM7
    @SonyaM7 7 днів тому +1

    There’s nothing worse than when they can’t get a vein! My second dose of Chemo it took 25 attempts to finally get a vein!! Every time they got it in, my vein collapsed….. my absolute worst experience of getting a line in

  • @seaside2001
    @seaside2001 7 днів тому +3

    Matt - you will be ok Pet. You look much healthier than a few weeks ago, but as a person who has had low immunity, it is something you will need to consider your entire life. You will have to ask people if there is anyone at the gathering that is sick etc. I have had to excuse myself from gatherings of people to preserve my immune system long term. My specialist told me to just be careful and use common sense when it comes to places with a lot of people.

  • @annkarpinskireddog
    @annkarpinskireddog 7 днів тому +1

    Glad to hear your on the up and up now love to you both❤❤🌹🌹⭐

  • @mariaaliciagarciaprina9137
    @mariaaliciagarciaprina9137 6 днів тому

    Hello Elliot, I'm sorry you've faced such a struggle with your blood test attempts. You'll surely overcome this problem. I'd like to suggest Portugal as a "mini moon" destination for you and Matt who enjoy beautiful beaches and picturesque places. A big hug for the you all from Uruguay. ❤

  • @mizzchime7805
    @mizzchime7805 7 днів тому +2

    Loved the garden flogg❤

  • @susanorr8348
    @susanorr8348 6 днів тому

    My major gardening problem is the midnight marauding munchers (deer/wild turkeys and maybe bunnies) so i must put pots on patio tables or in my greenhouse. Otherwise nothing lasts for long. 😩

  • @sandrastephenson9306
    @sandrastephenson9306 7 днів тому +1

    Elliot, I purchased the Perdy and Fig cleaning pro ducts, have to say very impressed, think I’m converted, so thankyou xx

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +2

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt

  • @jacquiward7017
    @jacquiward7017 7 днів тому

    Aww bless you….you have got this …you did it before so you can do it again and before you know it it will be over x

  • @caroleenever5650
    @caroleenever5650 6 днів тому

    I've got the metal ones had no problems with them at all ive had mine for 4 years now.

  • @annkarpinskireddog
    @annkarpinskireddog 7 днів тому +2

    Hey wedding guys❤❤

  • @jacquelinehunt7794
    @jacquelinehunt7794 7 днів тому +2

    Hi Elliot and Matt hope you are both doing well.

  • @LindaHouldsworth
    @LindaHouldsworth 6 днів тому

    Oh Elliot it must be awful to have a phobia like that feel for you lv hope everything goes well. At least you are getting there know great news ,and Matt is doing well with his keep fit. Take care x😊

  • @jacquiward7017
    @jacquiward7017 7 днів тому +1

    Hi Elliot I have a low immune system too due to a condition called Alpha 1 Antitripsin so this time of year I don’t go anywhere not even shopping so I get how you feel about it all …

  • @sarahclarke3542
    @sarahclarke3542 7 днів тому +1

    Hi Elliot I used your Purdy & Figg link . I’ve tried before and was due some more but cancelled it as this was such a good deal . So thank you for sharing 👍

  • @cherylynfulton9068
    @cherylynfulton9068 6 днів тому

    I have the same problem as you Elliot I faint every time I have a blood test and I cry and feel sick, I’m 66 and your right it gets worse as you get older unfortunately 😢

  • @katieelliott8586
    @katieelliott8586 7 днів тому +1

    Hey, I had the same problem with 'tests' (as in nothing coming out). I find that if I'm warm and my heart rate is up it comes out.
    Hopefully you won't need any more for a long time, but I thought I would pass this on, just in case it helps you too.

  • @rhondao1
    @rhondao1 6 днів тому +1

    So bummed! I really wanted to try the Purdy and Figg but they are not shipping to the US as of yet. I emailed them just to be sure. 😔

  • @fayreid6953
    @fayreid6953 7 днів тому +3

  • @susanfritsche8587
    @susanfritsche8587 7 днів тому +1

    I love where you have the metal garden but just don’t make sure you have enough space for the lawnmower unless you’re going to use a weed eater

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +1

      Plan on barking over the part behind it so no mowing required. The less mowing the better! Lol 😂

  • @robbflynn4325
    @robbflynn4325 6 днів тому +2

    Continue to eat healthy and stay up to date with your covid boosters, and you'll be fine!

  • @cherylynfulton9068
    @cherylynfulton9068 6 днів тому

    We are baking in 40 Celsius here in Australia 🙁

  • @deniscarroll5135
    @deniscarroll5135 6 днів тому +1

    Elliot it is very important too drinkplenty of water so your veins get exposed i know from my experiences it works lol denis from Australia xxx

    • @deniscarroll5135
      @deniscarroll5135 6 днів тому

      Elliott get some numbing cream from the chemist for your hands before the procedure denis from Australia xxxx

  • @kevinprice1641
    @kevinprice1641 7 днів тому +1

    Hi Elliot & Matt, me and my wife went to Cheshire oaks the other day and went into the Wittard shop and OMG! have you tried their hot chocolate? The one I tried was chocolate orange flavour. It was simply divine 😮 well recommended if you haven't tried it already. Might be a good idea to add it to your coffee selection lol. They was offering a sample for customers to try in the shop. The staff was so friendly too. Hope you and Matt are doing good, lots of love Kev & Katie

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +1

      They are so nice and friendly in store!

  • @annkarpinskireddog
    @annkarpinskireddog 7 днів тому +1

    Its all worth it to see you 🌹🌹🌹⭐⭐⭐

  • @andrewtugwell242
    @andrewtugwell242 6 днів тому

    Ok so best advice with coffee is to buy a coffee scale. As a rule you want 30g of coffee to 500g of water. There is a famous you tuber that has some great techniques to enter the rabbit hole that is delicious coffee 😊

  • @janehamm6691
    @janehamm6691 7 днів тому +2

    Numbing cream from the chemist on your hands right before the blood test

  • @rediscoverwithsharona
    @rediscoverwithsharona 7 днів тому +1

    I used your purdy link, thank you Elliott

  • @Torridgemaid
    @Torridgemaid 7 днів тому +1

    Be very careful with the cat litter, there is a chance of toxoplasmosis from the poop 🫣

  • @cherylw1958
    @cherylw1958 6 днів тому

    Does Matt ever get sick of cooking? It is that when you get takeaway? I was fortunate to have partners and share house people who liked cooking, I never really got into cooking. I like the collage around 10 minutes into your video. Poor Rory. Hope he's back to normal. I don't remember gooseberries had thorns on my gran's bush, but that's a very long time ago, I mean decades since I remember getting berries off the bush.

  • @the_oslovian
    @the_oslovian 7 днів тому +2

    Come on Elliot, get a drill 😂

  • @maureen14
    @maureen14 6 днів тому +1

    You were so nervous you sweated out all of your hydration and that makes it harder to get blood drawn out of your veins.I used to have the same problem.Not the phobia, but the person always had a hard time getting blood out until they told me I need to drink a lot of water, like right before you come here and I said I didn't know that.

  • @cathynuytten798
    @cathynuytten798 7 днів тому

    The little bit of footage I saw on your last video was great fun. It is all of us trying to put things together and things always go wrong. I am a lot like you. I do quilting so there are specific instructions that must be followed to piece together complicated blocks. I try to go by pictures and common sense. And lots of time I am successful. But not always. So I have learned my lesson. It’s great brain exercise I tell myself!
    Oh my GOSH! Taking blood on the top of your hand is barbaric! That should be saved for if you are in the hospital. Here they usually take it from the inside where your arm bends at the elbow. It does sound like you were a bit dehydrated. Don’t feel bad You are not the only person that hates that procedure.

  • @jacquelinehunt7794
    @jacquelinehunt7794 7 днів тому +1

    See you soon.

  • @cherylw1958
    @cherylw1958 6 днів тому

    Drink heaps of water before you have a blood test, that helps them get blood out. It helps them, the phlebotomist gave me that hint and I've no problems since, drink like 400ml or a bit more and that should do the trick. You're a brave man, I can never look either I just ask if they got some. Oops you talk about that so sorry for that. I don't drink that nuch but I'm a woman not sure if that matters.

  • @jankitteringham8483
    @jankitteringham8483 6 днів тому

    🇬🇧🥰

  • @Grannyrules
    @Grannyrules 7 днів тому +1

    Will you be making the dodger lady homemade gooseberry wine.

  • @courtyard1972
    @courtyard1972 7 днів тому +1

    I hope there is lots of DRAMA ;)

  • @chantalsscaleisafibber
    @chantalsscaleisafibber 7 днів тому

    Could you try psychoanalis help to get over your phobia. Doesn't help when your veins aren't good either. Always make sure your mega hydrated as your veins sink when your not. I'm amazed that it takes so long for your blood results as there are different tests but I've been amazed at how fast my results have come back in and often shockingly it's a mere24hrs and they are back at the Drs office.

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому

      I think by NHS rules they have to test it within 24 hours however takes longer for the feedback!

  • @jeanward2954
    @jeanward2954 7 днів тому +1

    I’m sure I used to watch you on a video alone , now I can’t find it. Which village do you live in? Do you ever answer questions ❤️🇨🇦

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +1

      Do you mean my Royal Reviewer channel?

    • @jeanward2954
      @jeanward2954 6 днів тому

      @@ElliotNMattthanks . Now I only need the recipe for Matt’s huge Yorkshire punning . Pretty please❤️🇨🇦

  • @sandygranger1573
    @sandygranger1573 7 днів тому +1

    Wood breaks down and has to be replaced.

  • @pamjohnsongrey865
    @pamjohnsongrey865 7 днів тому +1

    Could you hire the tool / drill from some hire place 😊

  • @larhumba4233
    @larhumba4233 7 днів тому +1

    Will we be able to see the Welsh trip video? BTW I have the same clothes horse in my bedroom. 😊

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +1

      Yes, short version for visit Wales ch up soon! The long full version on our channel will follow.

  • @ColinMR
    @ColinMR 7 днів тому +2

    What’s happening with the Elliott & April Vlogs?

    • @ElliotNMatt
      @ElliotNMatt  7 днів тому +1

      Might return some point. Waiting for more immune recovery and post pneumonia tiredness to ease before taking on extra work.

  • @annkarpinskireddog
    @annkarpinskireddog 7 днів тому +1

    Glad to hear your on the up and up now love to you both❤❤🌹🌹⭐

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +2

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +3

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +2

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +2

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt

  • @LauraDarnall-n4j
    @LauraDarnall-n4j 7 днів тому +2

    Sending hugs and healing prayers 🙏 to you my friend Eliott and Matt