Week 34 was characterised by fatigue, pain, menstrual like cramps, many Braxton Hicks contractions and growing excitement. My body was…
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Fibro Mama Pregnancy Diaries: Week 30
I couldn’t believe my baby was coming sometime in the next 7-10 weeks! This pregnancy was such a different experience…
Fibro Mama Pregnancy Diaries: Weeks 25-29
Following the onset in week 22 or so, my low back and hip pain became worse. Sleeping was difficult, I…
Fibro Mama Pregnancy Diaries: Weeks 18-20
The time to give up sleeping on my back came too soon! The night became a rather long struggle of…
Fibro Mama Pregnancy Diaries: Weeks 15-17
Unfortunately side sleeping had become a necessity (thanks back) and my neck was not very happy with me. Despite multiple…
Fibro Mama Pregnancy Diaries: Weeks 11-14
In week 11 I went away for my sister’s graduation, that meant planes (always mess me up), long days and…
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…
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…
11 Tips to Cope in the Third Trimester with Fibromyalgia
It’s no secret, the third trimester of pregnancy is a trying time. Especially if you have fibromyalgia and any of…
Dear Future Daddies
Dear Future Daddies Congratulations! This is going to be such a soul-stretching, exciting time in your life. Your relationship will…