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Mommy of 3 Trying to Survive

I'm a 31 year old momma just trying to survive with Crohns. I was diagnosed in 2012 after a 2 month hospital stay. I've never been in remission fully and still awaiting a medicine that will help me. In 2014 after having my youngest I was also diagnosed with recurring abdominal hernias, when Monroe (my youngest) was one day old I underwent my first surgery to remove the hernia. Since then I've received 4 more. My next surgery is August 17th. I'm hoping and praying that this will be the last of them. Between the Crohns and hernias I'm in constant pain and it's a battle everyday to even get out of bed. I want to be a good mom to my babies and better wife to my hard working guy. They all are very supportive but no one in my family understands the pain and daily struggles. Looking for fellow Crohnies to talk to and compare stories with in a small attempt to keep my sanity.

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