The second time around I truly found a distinction between the first and second trimesters, a real diminishing of symptoms….
Blog Posts
In Defence of Doing What Works For You
I go to bed relatively early. I do this because I’m exhausted by 7pm and the last couple of hours…
Fibro Mama Tools for Managing Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Motherhood for a person with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a short sprint, it’s an epic marathon spanning…
Running on Empty
I’ve been running on empty since my pregnancy with Nu. Thinking that I was fighting Fibromyalgia, I actually engaged in…
What it’s Really Like to Live With Fibromyalgia
I tend to sanitize my illness for people. Or I’ll say what’s bothering me the most (usually my neck or…
Giant Meditation Post: Meditation for Chronic Illness
I have been exploring the benefits of meditation for those with chronic illnesses recently. I am curious because Yoga Nidra,…
Knee Flare Up – What I Did
The last few weeks have been difficult but illuminating. I went to the pain clinic and did some physical testing…
Necks & Backs, Some Coping Mechanisms
Anyone who follows my blog or Facebook page knows that I struggle the most with my neck. I may not…
Coping with a Toddler when you have Fibromyalgia
Coping with a toddler when you have fibromyalgia – this needs to be part of the parenting playbook when you…
Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and chronic pain is a bit of a sticky subject for me. It was the only thing…