Let’s face it. I’m an easy, cushioned target for nasty looks, weird questions and misguided innuendo. I’m a single mother of color living in a upper middle class neighborhood, with a chronic illness & disability who works from home & coaches little league. And although we have settled into the 21st…
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Back on the field
So today was our second game, but MY first game out on the field. I missed first game as I was in Pennsylvania taking the BioExperience tour with Janssen. But that is another upcoming post, so stay tuned for that! Yes, today was my first game, not even a full…
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Practice Faux Pas
Week 2. Second Practice. Game on Saturday. Next treatment is in two weeks. No pouchitis. IBD fatigue. Here’s what I’ve learned so far about coaching baseball Rule #1: When you’ve had sudden weight gain from steroids or other medications from your chronic illnesses, work out in proper sporting equipment! Okay,…
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The Return of Coach Mommy
“I had four kids and a business. I was a single mom. It was easier to have my kids participate in sports that were affiliated with school. I just didn’t have the time.” ~My mom. I watched my mom work hard as a single mom and because of her particular…
The Sleepy Coach
It’s been a while since I’ve made a journal entry. Well, I haven’t been feeling well. By not feeling well I mean, I started a new medication and it’s kicked me in the butt. Some people aren’t aware of this, but cancer patients aren’t the only patients taking forms of…
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The Close of the First Week
So, it’s the end of the first full week of coaching. Well , really two weeks I suppose because our team meeting was last week. But the most important thing is the kids and I made it through unscathed and victorious! I might have bathed in Topricin last night, but…