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Trip to the Surgeon

I saw the surgeon yesterday to see about my gallbladder issues and he told me that in the absence of pain he did not believe that my gallbladder was the cause of my problems. Part of me was disappointed because … Continue reading

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30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know

Welcome to all who are seeing this blog for the first time coming over from the Invisible Illness Awareness Week website! My blog seeks to let sick moms know that they are not alone, as well as educate healthy people … Continue reading

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Update on My Son’s Health

Grant and I have decided to switch therapists for Tyler. We had gotten as far as we could with this therapist and have now opted for a psychologist who specializes in OCD, phobias and Tourette’s Syndrome. The doctor practices Cognitive … Continue reading

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Finally An Answer

I had my sleep studies on September 22nd and September 23rd. It took the tech 45 minutes to hook me up to all those bells and whistles and then I simply went to sleep without much difficulty. The daytime, multiple … Continue reading

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With Robin Williams Gone I Feel I Can Tell My Story

(Warning: Triggering for suicidal behaviors and thoughts.) I’m not sure why but it has taken the suicide of comedian/actor Robin Williams to finally allow me to tell about my suicide attempt. I skirted the issue when I came back from … Continue reading

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My Fantasy Super Mom Power

It’s Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop Time Again! Prompt 4.) If you could have any super mom power, what would it be? I didn’t have to think too hard on this one, if I could have any super mom power it … Continue reading

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Guest Post: A Mom Dealing With Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is my first of a monthly series of guest posters who will share their diseases and conditions and how they affect their lives. I met Alecia when we participated in a Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop when we discovered we … Continue reading

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Chronic Mom, Chronic Summer

I realize I haven’t written about Tyler in some time which is a bit crazy since I proudly own up to having a Mommy Blog. He did very well in first grade and made great improvements in his handwriting and … Continue reading

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Health Update…Waiting

Lately my biggest frustration is that I’ve been feeling utterly exhausted. Fatigued yes, but I also find myself needing a nap, sometimes a few times a day. It’s gotten so bad that I bought a scooter because being on my … Continue reading

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Burnt Out!

The other week I went to my new Rheumatologist. After three tries at the Cleveland Clinic, I have finally found a Rheum whom I love! He questioned my Lyme Disease diagnosis,` and I have an appointment with an Infectious Disease … Continue reading

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