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About mamasick

Emily Cullen is a pen-name. I suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which include Bipolar Disorder, Asthma, Diabetes and Fibromyalgia. I had battled Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis but there is no longer evidence of me having these diseases and my Rheumatologist has declared them to be "burnt out" of my system. I am separated from my husband, “Grant”. Our son, “Tyler” was born in September of 2006 and suffers from tics and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and is delayed in fine and gross motor skills. In my blog I seek to let sick moms know that they are not the only ones going through this, and to educate people about what can happens when one becomes catastrophically ill. I also strive to break down stereotypes of what a “Welfare Mom” is like. Anything that I have gone through due to being sick, is written on the pages of Mama Sick.

Tuesdays With Tyler…A Wonderful Pool Day

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

On Saturday I took Tyler to the pool for the first time this season.  Prior tries had been a disaster, with Tyler being either too cold or too scared to go in or let go of me.  But now at … Continue reading →

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Mama’s At…

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

…New Jersey Moms Blog today, talking about our experience with Tyler at the Pediatric Neurologist.  I hope you will take a look!

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Review and Contest For Girl in Translation

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Disclosure:  I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the Silicon Valley Moms Book Club. Girl in Translation is loosely based on author Jean Kwok’s family’s experience in coming to New York City from Hong Kong.  Eleven-year-old Kimberly … Continue reading →

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Hope for My Son

Posted on June 22, 2010 by

I read Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok as a part of the Silicon Valley Moms Group Book Club. This post is inspired by this book. Eleven-year-old Kimberly Chang and her mother emigrate from Hong Kong to New York with … Continue reading →

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Visiting My Father

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

It had been a while since I had visited my Father.  For Christmas and the date of his birthday it had just been to cold for me to stand outside but I know he understands.  Today I took Grant and … Continue reading →

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What Silicon Valley Moms Group Meant to Me

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

For those of you in the blogoshere who do not know yet, the blog I am a part of, Silicon Valley Moms Group, has decided to close it’s network of 13 cities and over 400 writers.  I am saddened, because … Continue reading →

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So, I Cried to a State Worker Today

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

I applied for Food Stamps on March 18th.  There was a lot of paperwork required, just like any government-oriented program.  I got a letter dated April 20th saying they needed more information and if I didn’t get it to them … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Not to be Thrown Away

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Tyler is a Spiderman freak and is pretty hard on Spidey and his villains.  All of them have held up pretty well except what he refers to as “Shiny Red Spiderman”, the one he plays with the most of course. … Continue reading →

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When Patients Attack!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Okay, not exactly, but I am sure as Hell pissed off!  I have kept track of my referrals for my Orencia infusions.  Two months prior to my last referral in May I notified the staff of the status.  They’re all … Continue reading →

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Mama’s At…

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

…New Jersey Moms Blog today, talking about taking your children to the circus despite animal cruelty.  I hope you’ll take a look!

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