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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At My Weakest, I Am Still The Epitome of Strength
Upon my return from Philadelphia this past weekend, I dove back into helping my grandma move into her new place along with family members and friends. This past weekend was such an amazing time in Philadelphia as I toured the Janssen BioExperience with my fellow IBD advocates. It was a…
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Pain Management without the Pain Management
I hate the phrase pain management. Seriously, I do. I really despise it. Whenever I am in the hospital, right after I hear the words, “Let’s manage your pain.”, they shoot me up with Zofran and Diladid, then I’m slurring my words and snoring…for 3 hours. After 3 hours I…
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New Baby + IBD= Stay At Home Mom? Work Mom?
Adulting with an Autoimmune Disease is not the best thing. It’s not really a good thing. It’s the amount of responsibility, pressure and stress that makes it harder to deal with. You have work, bills, marriage/relationships, children and the news. But such is life. Some of us with autoimmune diseases…
The Answers To All Of Your Rude, Insensitive Questions
This is for the Insensitive, Ignorant, Healthy Members of the Human Race: It’s the fourth day of the new year, and already I’ve received more than my share of unnecessary comments from people who know I have a gastro disease & arthritis, but love to remain ignorant to the fact that…
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Ending The Year With Lasting Memories
Monday, I posted about taking Hippo, my niece and my younger sister (younger by 2 years, which she hates me reminding people about) to Disney On Ice Frozen. And I talked about how it’s a great event to go to because it’s magical and it’s cheaper than taking them to…