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When I was pregnant the first time, the one thing that blew me away in those pregnancy books I devoured was just how much teaching I would have to undertake. The one thing that really stuck out was that children do not even understand the difference between day and night until the parents teach them. That's when I got a little freaked out (OK, a LOT freaked out) at the prospect of teaching all of … [Read more...] about Mind Your Manners

Today started out tough. I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, and my legs were not cooperating. I managed to get in there without falling, but I was glad that I've been wearing a Poise pad to bed so that I don't have to worry about bladder urgency issues. I was concerned about trying to climb back in bed, so I headed out to the couch. My legs were so stiff and uncooperative that I … [Read more...] about A Day In the Life

Well, it's been a week since the less than favorable neuro appointment, and it's been a hectic and tiring week. Physical therapy has been, for the most part, good. I like my physical therapist, and unlike some of her clients, I do not refer to her as a physical terrorist. The good news is that physical therapists can teach exercises that don't require a lot of specialized equipment. The bad … [Read more...] about Weekly Report

Earth Day was a few days ago. As a mom, I think about stewardship of the earth and what kind of planet I'm leaving behind for my kids. I'm also thinking about what habits I'm teaching them and what example I'm setting for how to take care of our planet. One of the biggest challenges I've had to deal with is my guilt. Since I have a chronic illness, there are a number of earth-saving tips that … [Read more...] about Going Green

I am the mother of two boys, trying to balance family, work, and life with multiple sclerosis. While work and a chronic illness make it important for me to manage my life as efficiently as I can, I've realized that most of the issues I deal with are quite common for moms. Sure, I get tired and have to deal with illness...but all moms have to do that to differing degrees. The more I interact with … [Read more...] about MS Mom

It's hard to live with MS. One of the challenges is remembering that we're not the only ones struggling to live with MS - our caregivers are challenged too. As a caregiver, my husband normally qualifies for sainthood. He goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of the house, taking care of the kids, and taking care of me. But he reached his "had it" point this week. He has needed … [Read more...] about Caregiver Challenges