Breastfeeding and IBD: A good combination?I've been writing about my experiences of IBD, pregnancy and beyond so today I thought I'd broach the topic of breastfeeding. Like...reactions1comment
Be Your Own AdvocateI’ve known my body for 33 years. I know how it feels when I eat something I shouldn’t. I know how I...reactions2comments
Surviving Heartbreak with IBDSometimes it’s easier to blame every terrible moment on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It seems like the only logical thing to do...reactions1comment
Spoonie FriendsI was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was 15. Thats more time alive that I've been living with Crohn's than not! I...reactions1comment
What to Expect During a Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT)Bacteriotherapy - what is it? Antibiotics usually take out ALL the bacteria, including the good bacteria in addition to the bad bacteria...reactions2comments
Responding to negativity in the IBD communityI became an active member of the online Inflammatory Bowel Disease community back in 2014, and I now run a Facebook group...reactions3comments
Ideas on How to Get Moving With Crohn's DiseaseWhen my health began to tank several years ago, I was spinning out in a severe flare-up. I have Crohn’s, Psoriasis and...reactions3comments
How to Pack for an Important Trip with Crohn'sIn my last post, I talked all about how to plan a destination wedding with IBD. I realized that offering suggestions on packing...reactions3comments
Kidney Stones and Crohn's: A Love StoryWhen we think of symptoms that come with Crohn’s Disease, we often think of stomach irritation, nausea, bloody stools, and the occasional...reactionscomments
Mental Health with Crohn's or ColitisI think that people who do not live with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis do not realize how much deeper IBD affects people...reactions4comments
Back to College and Pursuing a Degree Despite UCAs I talked about in a recent article, ulcerative colitis robbed me of my education. I decided to register for college on...reactions4comments
Crohn's and the BeachSummer is a great time of year. Longer, warmer days; fun outdoor activities; and somewhat of a looser schedule...what's not to love? However, one...reactions2comments
The most awkward places my Crohn's has flaredWe all know that when battling a flare-up, being in the comfort of your home is the best option. But unfortunately, real...reactions4comments
An open letter to all new moms with Crohn’s DiseaseDear Fellow Crohn’s Moms, I have been a parent for eleven weeks and there’s no denying its the best job in the...reactions2comments
I Have Crohn’s Disease and Resigned From My Job in 111 DaysHave you ever seen articles online that read like, "I make $150,000 a year and my rent is $3,000? I promise this...reactions3comments
Camp, A Crohnies HomeFor twenty-seven years, I have been going to my happy place. My happy place is camp. Camp is the place where I...reactionscomments
The Phrase "Must Be Nice"This post was actually inspired by a very good friend of mine, Sarah Kay Hoffman. She runs a blog and also has...reactions1comment
Dear Husband of a CrohnieTo my darling husband, Sometimes I watch you in awe of how loving you are to our 2 wonderful children and see...reactions1comment
Caring for IBD While Caring for Your FamilyIt's been one of those days as a mom with Crohn's disease. It's not even noon and I've had to pause while...reactions1comment
Is it worth it? An ostomyYou may have Crohn's or colitis, but not everyone with IBD has an ostomy. Those who have an ostomy needed one. Most...reactionscomments
