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5 weeks post op and I’ve been very quiet, I’ve been hoping I would return at the 6 week mark but as that is coming up ne...
18/06/2026

5 weeks post op and I’ve been very quiet, I’ve been hoping I would return at the 6 week mark but as that is coming up next week I’m realistically not sure that is going to happen.

I have just got clearance to be in the gym again, and I took this photo today - you can see how swollen my knee still is, I have lost a lot of muscle and fitness, can’t do squats again, and having to focus a lot on re training to walk again now my leg is more free without its scar tissue.

The last 2 weeks I’ve been pottering in cleaning and painting in my dad’s rental which we are putting on the market, I can not squat, kneel, and still move around at half speed… so at this stage I’m not sure when I realistically will be returning 🥺 I haven’t been able to use specific muscles in over a year due to the injury and scar tissue, so it’s a process of rebuilding slowly, and not risking a re-injury. Knees are awful!

While I’m meant to be on rest duties, I got called by a very important person to come in and help clean up one of their ...
10/06/2026

While I’m meant to be on rest duties, I got called by a very important person to come in and help clean up one of their houses after renters moved out.

I’m not able to share too much, but I’m very grateful to have the privilege of cleaning this house. I’m able to tick away at my very much slowed 🐌 pace around my knee..

While I know everyone’s got a different view of cleaning, this is years of build up, and if you don’t know that’s totally okay! Life is busy, work, kids, pets, all those bumps that is life - I don’t judge, I get it! (I’m sure you’ll notice things in my house too 🫣) but judging gets us no where.
My job is to help, be sympathetic, understanding and do what I do which is to clean and restore things to the best of my ability and then the rest is up to the amazing teams I get to work with.
Carpet cleaners, outdoor maintenance crews, builders, painters.

And yes those chunks are mineral build up in the toilet, but products and tools help… an overnight soak and a 5 minute light scrub got that solid build up gone! Those are some of the biggest build ups I’ve seen 🥴😅

18/05/2026

I am officially one week post surgery of my second knee surgery in 9 months 🥴
Pain is not great but manageable, I’m feeling like my 6 week time is a smidge optimistic…

This time my knee had a lot of scar tissue removed and both meniscus trimmed. Basically meaning my knee will be on cartilage and eventually bone on bone. Basically securing a knee replacement in future!

My goals of expanding to staff has had to be put on hold, and working in general. I’m frustrated as I love my little business!

Well my surgery is on the 12th however today my physio and surgeon advised to slow things riiiight down. The nerves in m...
16/04/2026

Well my surgery is on the 12th however today my physio and surgeon advised to slow things riiiight down. The nerves in my knee are grumpy, the inflammation is huge and my knee is almost double the size 😔 my patella tendon is now showing signs of strain from compensating too… which wasn’t in my original injury..

In my partners words…. ‘It’s not fat, it’s phat, with a ph’

So what better way to rest than with Monty 😍

Shiny taps you can see your reflection in…. Yes please 😍 🤩 Still not a confirmed date for surgery yet, however surgeons ...
13/04/2026

Shiny taps you can see your reflection in…. Yes please 😍 🤩

Still not a confirmed date for surgery yet, however surgeons office said 6-8 weeks is when they are aiming to get me in. Just waiting on acc to do their part.

I will not be taking on any extra work between now and then, just to be able to focus on the prehab and manage the inflammation and pain to set me up for a successful, second surgery ☺️

Yesterday I got a break from cleaning, study and horses and went fishing with my daughter and dad ‘Knotamowa’ as dad mow...
03/04/2026

Yesterday I got a break from cleaning, study and horses and went fishing with my daughter and dad
‘Knotamowa’ as dad mows lawns 😅🤣

Unfortunately our trip was unsuccessful, so no dinner, but I didn’t have to clean the boat 😉 so I class that as a win! But you can tell as it’s not as shiny as my sink taps!

24/03/2026

🙁 guess who’s getting another surgery..

Unfortunately my knee ligament reconstruction last year has partially failed, and causing a lot of pain and instability in my knee.

I haven’t got a date for surgery yet, but will keep everyone updated. This does mean I’m likely going to be off again for about 8 weeks 😔 potentially longer.

20/03/2026

Hi all.

Due to increased costs of fuel, products, insurance ect prices will be increased to $50 an hour as of the 23rd of March.

If you wish to cancel or adjust your service please message me to discuss.

Kate 🧚

Oven from the other day 🧼
19/03/2026

Oven from the other day 🧼

10/03/2026

Sometimes I deep clean my own home, and when I do it is ✨ satisfying ✨

No judgement please 🤣 I’m a busy lady!

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