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,…
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Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week
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…
Prepping For Thanksgiving
The hardest part about the holidays is the prep. The prepping of the house & dinner with an active child & disease or challenge. It can literally wipe you out. Looking back now on my life pre JPouch, I don’t know how I did it. My colitis flared up something…
Co-Conspirators: The Jax & BamBam Chronicles
If there is one thing you should know about patients with Colitis and Crohn’s it’s that a lot of our time is spent in the bathroom. For instance, when I was sick and flaring up, I was in the bathroom on an average, 12 times a day. With my J-Pouch,…
Hippo Is 4!
My sweet little miracle baby, Hippo, turned 4 on Monday. Four years ago on this day I was taking him home and not sure, really what I was suppose to do. The car ride home was long and a little confusing. I was so afraid to go home, yet I…
IBD Alert!!! Free Resource!
I wish I had this while I was fighting Colitis with no health insurance, so I want you to take full advantage in my place. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is hosting a webinar for Managing Your IBD Care. With or without health insurance, having a disease like Crohn’s or…