My Crohn’s VowsI attended a wedding in Connecticut recently. It was a very nice affair on a pastoral farm in an area that felt...reactionscomments
Sleepless NightsOne challenging aspect about IBD is it can interrupt sleep. Most of us need 6 to 8 hours to feel refreshed. This...reactionscomments
Raspberry and Banana Vegan SmoothieSmoothies are one of my favorite ways to get fruit into my diet. I can eat some fruits (like bananas) but others-such...reactionscomments
My Decision to Get the COVID-19 VaccineAs an IBD patient on a biologic, I have been immuno-compromised for years. I have made the choice to get the flu...reactionscomments
IBD-Friendly Chicken AlfredoChicken Alfredo used to be one of my favorite things to eat before I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Now, after 16...reactions2comments
Tricking UC & Treating CDHalloween is a favorite holiday in my house because it comes exactly 10 days after my little Hippo’s birthday. He’s a party...reactions1comment
Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Find a Proper Medicine to Treat My Crohn’s?I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2011, and I feel like I have tried it all. I am sure you...reactions1comment
Always Staying on Top of Your Disease, Especially During PregnancyI am excited to announce that I am due with my second child in December of this year. Our daughter will turn...reactionscomments
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
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs...reactionscomments
UC Regrets and the Negative Impacts on My HealthI have a lot of regrets when I look back on the journey my ulcerative colitis has taken. I can see many...reactionscomments
The Pitfalls of Prednisone"Mommy, why do you look like a squirrel with a mouth full of nuts?" When my son was little, he often asked...reactionscomments
My Humira Diary: Month 1Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Hi everyone...reactions3comments
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet.Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on...reactionscomments
Infertility, the AutoImmune Protocol, and the Double-Edged Sword of PrednisoneIn addition to living with Crohn’s disease, I’ve also struggled with infertility. In 2018, I went through almost a year of fertility...reactionscomments
What to Consider Before Starting a BiologicSince being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2009, I have been on 7 different medications. I started with Pentasa, dabbled in Remicade...reactions2comments
The Hidden Benefits Of A Liquid DietIf you're not feeling well and don't seem to be responding to your medication, your doctor may suggest a liquid diet. I’ve...reactions15comments
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Physical ActivityThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions4comments
