5 reasons parenting with chronic illness is a good thing

5 reasons parenting with chronic illness is a good thing

Parenting with chronic illness is hard, but overall it can still be a good thing. I originally started this blog because I felt that none of the advice about having a chronic illness applied to parents. (I mean pacing is a great idea, but good luck with that when you have children). People who know…Continue reading 5 reasons parenting with chronic illness is a good thing

when your body needs rest, but your life won't let you

When your body needs rest, but your life won’t let you

This blog first came about in 2011 because I was a parent with young kids, and I found that much of the advice about managing chronic illness didn’t apply to me. I couldn’t pace, exercise, or sleep like I was told to because my kids weren’t (and still aren’t) like the TV children who magically…Continue reading When your body needs rest, but your life won’t let you

8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

Nothing is harder than finding and cooking meals for the chronically ill. I’ve talked before about my favorite kitchen tools that I like to use, and I’ve even shared a few of my favorite kitchen tips, but I’ve had several requests for chronic illness-friendly recipes. These are not recipes that will fit a specific diet…Continue reading 8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

what it's like when the pain never goes away

What it’s like when pain never goes away

Some people are under the impression that pain is something that can be conquered. That if you just try hard enough you can beat it and live a normal life. So I  thought I’d share a few snapshots from my life with chronic pain. After all, life with chronic pain is absolutely the best, and…Continue reading What it’s like when pain never goes away

The ultimate gift guide for mothers with chronic illness

Mothers Day with chronic illness, not my favorite thing. Mother’s day is coming up in a few weeks and full disclosure, I hate it. My husband and children typically cook up a good breakfast, but more often than not I end up having to clean up the giant mess they made which makes me dwell…Continue reading The ultimate gift guide for mothers with chronic illness

when you feel inadequate as a parenting with chronic illness

When you feel inadequate as a parent with chronic illness

Being a parent with chronic illness is what brought me to blogging. My days go like this:   “Mom, can I have a play date?” The first thing my daughter says to me when she walks in the door from school. What I really want to say is: Hell no, it’s hard enough dealing with…Continue reading When you feel inadequate as a parent with chronic illness

surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness

Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness

Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness The holidays can be a rough time period for everyone. There’s so much to do it’s easy to feel stressed, hurried, and overwhelmed. It’s even harder if you have a chronic illness and you have to deal with the limitations of your body. Often we can…Continue reading Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness

When you're a parent with fibromyalgia you deal with a lot of guilt and exhaustion.

The struggle of parenting with Fibromyalgia

Parenting with Fibromyalgia will always be a struggle. I’m sitting outside my daughter’s dance class waiting for class to be over. I try not to shift too many times in the hard plastic chair, but my body is hurting. There’s chaos all around me as siblings run around parents who are busy making last minute…Continue reading The struggle of parenting with Fibromyalgia