I’m actually not really sure how to start this post. It’s such a sensitive subject for most IBD patients. The subject of colorectal surgery. And although I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 6 years ago, I have only become really familiar with all the terms and procedures two years ago,…
Category: Random Thoughts
Bathroom Tales
Up next, another exciting episode of Bathroom Tales. Starring Mommy, Hippo & Bam-Bam the dog. When we tuned in last week, Hippo threw the shower curtain back on Mommy while she was taking a shower, letting all the cold air in to ask her…could he have some cheerios? Let’s see…
Crazy Creole Family
Up late listening to music and remembering special moments in my childhood. They aren’t all major time stopping moments, but they all hold such a great place in my heart. Some kids don’t even get to have one grandparent and I grew up with my three grandmothers (two biological, one…
Dear Dr. King
Dearest Dr. King, Happy Birthday, sir. We’ve come to another year of celebrating you and all that you did and stood for. Once a year we take a moment to reflect on the progress and celebrate it. Once a year we take a beat to exhale, reflect and gear up…
Mommy Advice
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My Little Bitter Hippo Cyclops
Captain’s Log 4104.45: It is day 9 of Jaxon’s eye surgery recovery. The initial house arrest has been lifted, but Jaxon is still on restrictive play. so, what does that mean exactly? Well, that he’s bouncing off the walls, talking a million miles a minute, not sleeping and driving me…
The Woman’s IBD Battle
During that first year after your IBD diagnosis, you spend most of your time wrapping your head around what it all really means. Whether your disease is severe or mild, it still means a lot of changes to your daily life. And like most IBD patients, you were probably diagnosed…