There’s nothing like being very unwell to shake you out of complacency (or avoidance?!) I knew I was struggling. It…
Tag: chronic fatigue
20 Hours and a Baby
The great experiment of finding my new work/life balance has actually gone well. Despite the job not being for me,…
Rheumatologist
About seven years after my GP lazily agreed that my symptoms are due to fibromyalgia – and sent me on…
First Month
My first month in the new job is complete. I’m exhausted. Happy Mother’s Day to me, I’m alone with the…
Panicker
I lost sight of the mission. I do that. Often. I get buried by fatigue and pain and then spiral…
First Week
I have written about my fears of starting work and how that will impact my energy levels, pain levels and…
Overwhelmed: A Book Review
I am reading Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play when No one has the Time by Brigid Shulte. Well, reading assumes…
Fibromyalgia is…
Fibromyalgia impacts my life. A LOT. It’s the elephant in the room, the fly in my ointment, and any other…
5 Things That Keep Me Sane
Having a chronic illness is hard. So is having it while trying to raise a baby. In addition to coping…
How I Decided to Have a Second Pregnancy with Fibromyalgia
Having a baby is a tremendous (and rewarding) undertaking, particularly when you have chronic pain and fatigue. My first pregnancy…