Putting IBD Pain Into WordsOften those who don't have IBD ask, "What does the pain feel like?" If you're like me, it can be difficult to...reactions17comments
You Belong in the IBD Community, Regardless of How Severe Your Disease IsWhere do you fall on the "spectrum" that is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Is your IBD more on the mild or...reactions21comments
5 Tips for Staying Jolly Through the Holidays When You have IBDIs the hustle and bustle of the holiday season making you stressed and overwhelmed? Chances are, if you have IBD like me...reactions3comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At EaseAs a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would UnderstandFor those of us afforded the pleasure of battling inflammatory bowel disease it's safe to say there are many universal situations and...reactions11comments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UCTake a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge?...reactions3comments
Motherhood and IBD Is Not All or NothingBeing a mom with IBD can be complicated. You want to be everything to everyone and you often feel like your needs...reactionscomments
Will I Be Enough? Thoughts from an IBD MomThe past few nights I've laid awake in bed. Holding on tightly to my pregnancy pillow. Feeling my baby girl kick and...reactions2comments
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
Secrets from the StallI recently came across a quote on Instagram that made me pause and reflect. It said: "I am the type of person...reactions1comment
Patients Have Power, Don't Be Afraid to Use ItHow many times have you sat in a doctor appointment and felt at a loss for words? Then, the moment you're walking...reactions1comment
What’s It Like to Experience an IBD Flare?When a loved one or friend says they're "flaring," you may wonder what they mean. You may question how serious it is...reactions9comments
The Looming Fear of the Next FlareWhen's it going to happen next? Oh, you know what I'm talking about. That moment when your inflammatory bowel disease randomly, haphazardly...reactions1comment
IBD and Flu Shots: How My Patient Experience Comforted My KidsThere are moments as an IBD mom when you realize that all you do day in and day out to manage your...reactionscomments
The Power of Saying: "I Have IBD"There's something to be said for connecting with someone who lives your reality. You can go from being perfect strangers to what...reactions1comment
Facing the Unknowns of SurgeryThis week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I...reactions3comments
How an Empathetic Stranger Helped Me Through Crohn’s SymptomsThe music was loud. My friends were all having a great time in the bar. And there I was. In the bathroom...reactions4comments
The Power of Patient Advocacy: A Behind-The-Scenes LookPatient advocacy has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. There are moments that stand out and make you pause to recognize...reactions1comment
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBDIt's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like...reactions2comments
Showing More Than The Highlight Reel as an IBD MomLiving with IBD takes a lot of balance and often feels like a guessing game. I recently went to dinner with five...reactions2comments
