This week starts off Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. I love this week! It isn’t just a time to educate and advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, but a time to celebrate those of us who have been affected by this disease. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, supporter or…
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A Little Bit Of The Crazy Creole Mommy’s History
Well hello there! It’s been a crazy few weeks! I’ve been honored by my favorite non-profit with a featured article on me & my IBD journey. Because of this publication, more patients and parents of patients have been able to find me. So I’ve been busy returning emails and sharing…
The Doc Is In!!
A couple of weeks ago the angry bitter cyclops, also known as The Hippo, Jaxosaurus, Jig Master Jax, Jaxxy Boy, Jaxomus, Jiggidy, Jax, Jaxon Lee Coltrane, Coltrane Cutt, and just…Jaxon was staring me down with his good eye daring me to say something to him. You see by this time…
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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 Coffee Chronicles
Alright! Okay, already! I confess! I, Brooke Abbott, mommy & colitis survivor am and have been a coffee addict. I know, I know, I know!!! I know it’s bad for me! I know I shouldn’t drink it. And yes, sometimes it makes my stomach hurt. But after years of not…
Serious Back To School Prep
If you’ve been scowering the internet for the perfect preschool/kindergarten, or the first day is looming…or maybe you’re just not sure if you’re kid is ready. Basically you’re me, last year; and this year to be honest, as Jax makes the jump to Pre-K; I’ve got an event for ya!…