The postpartum Crohn's flare up is real.I had read about it, I had been told about it but I couldn't help but think that perhaps I might be...reactionscomments
Different Pair of Shoes, Same GirlOnce upon a time, my closet was filled with trendy work clothes and sky-high heels in a vast array of colors. Platforms...reactions2comments
C. Diff Or "Just" A Flare?C. diff - clostridium difficile - is terrifying. There is no alternative words to describe the bacteria to anyone but that. “Just”...reactions1comment
Food & Self Acceptance Part 2Part one of this article can be found here. This is the short version of my timeline with food. I can break...reactionscomments
What I Would ChangeI’ve been through a lot with my condition. By far, it is one of the best and worst things that’s ever happened...reactions1comment
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, I know that you have learned or even specialized in my disease. You have even helped a lot of people...reactions1comment
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and MotherhoodPeople often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than...reactions2comments
Is it Okay to be Angry?You've probably been told by everyone, if you're like me, that you need to look at the positives and move on with...reactions6comments
Part Two-The VentFor part 1, read "The Days of the Ventilator." I went into the hospital at 162 lbs to get a total colectomy...reactions1comment
The A-Z of IBD (part 2)Recently, I wrote the first part of the A-Z of IBD part 1; a guide for what life with IBD is actually...reactions1comment
It's Not You, It's Not Me. It's Prednisone.There is a lot of emotion when the word “Prednisone” is heard among those living with chronic illness. Chances are we’ve been...reactions2comments
The FluMy wife has been traveling a lot. She had to go to a few conferences with eight hundred people in a room...reactionscomments
World IBD Day: In 2019, is awareness of IBD actually any better?Awareness is a word we hear a lot about when it comes to living with IBD. And with each World IBD Day...reactions2comments
Why IBD Awareness MattersIBD...a fad it seems? When I was diagnosed about 12 years ago, I rarely saw commercials for medications to help with IBD...reactions1comment
Parenting and FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be...reactions2comments
IBD Outdoors: A Guide to Adventuring with IBDWelcome to my new series as we transition into Summer living in the Midwest! While I’m absolutely no survivalist, having quite a...reactionscomments
Beginner's Guide: What to Pack For A Weekend AwayWhen I was first diagnosed, I had no idea how to pack a bag for a vacation or week away without overpacking...reactions1comment
Traveling and IBDTraveling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease is always interesting. Especially so when bringing up the topic of international travel! A lot of people...reactions1comment
Australia is behind the times - IBDI'm frustrated. In Australia, there is very little support or organisation for people with IBD. There is not even any statistics or...reactions1comment
About To Live My Best Life, But First... Infusions! [PART TWO]Part one of this post can be found here. I saw the IBD specialist. It was a journey. Between insurance mix-ups and...reactionscomments
