One of the things I love most in the world is cooking. I truly love the entire process. From the menu design, grocery shopping, then prepping to setting the table or buffet. This love for food, cooking, and entertaining comes from living in a large Louisiana Creole family that gathers frequently and with lots of…
IBDMoms For the past few years, we have been growing IBDMoms into a functional resource that has included elements of education and socializing. As moms ourselves, we have always felt that the most important thing we could have as women on this journey is a community of other people identifying as mothers who understood the…
Quite often, during our journeys in motherhood, we find that we are called to some action. It’s usually in defense of our families and their needs. Whether we know it or not, advocacy is a big part of motherhood. More so when it comes to IBDMotherhood or mothering while affected by a chronic condition. We…
Fall celebrations and holidays offer unique ways to enjoy family time. From raking leaves to decorating in fall colors to Halloween costumes: families come together in all kinds of ways. We want to share your family with the IBD community!
This post was created as part of my partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); however, all opinions and personal experiences expressed are my own. In 2011, I became a single mother. In 2012, I lost my colon due to complications from living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I was suddenly a new mother with…
Ah, motherhood. The most magical and difficult role I’ve ever taken on. As a woman whose battled Crohn’s disease for nearly 13 years, I thought I knew what fatigue was in my past life. Then, I had my darling son. Reid Robert. The apple of my eye, but also the little human who causes me…