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As I began to share my journey of growing our family, I was made very aware of the gaps in support and resources for mothers. These resources are even more sparse for those with a chronic illness. My hope is that by sharing my experience navigating pregnancy with Crohn's I can help others who are going through something similar.
My son, Maddox, was born in September 2020 and my daughter, McKenna, was born in October 2022. If you are a mama to be, already a mama, or praying to be a mama, I hope these posts are helpful. Navigating pregnancy is already a journey itself and adding a chronic illness into the mix can really amplify any struggles or anxieties. Just remember, you are not alone. xo |
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Deciding to Start "Trying" + Your Mental Health
The pressure to get pregnant before you even know if you are ready. How important getting your mental health on track is in your journey to expand your family. Fear of failure.
Our Journey to Baby P
Figuring out we were pregnant and the anxiety of the first trimester.
Navigating IBD + Pregnancy
Getting into detail around navigating the first half of my pregnancy with Crohn's. Symptoms, additional doctor's appointments, medications.
Third Trimester Update
Difficult decisions around medication/treatments, gaps in our healthcare system, and the continued impact of Covid.
Pregnancy, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Crohn's
Sharing my story with these three thus far. Walking through the experiences I have had during pregnancy and unpacking the difficult emotions around these topics.
Podcast -Remicade and Pregnancy
My experience with Remicade during my pregnancy with baby number two. Sharing my experience advocating for myself this time around and medical uncertainties/mixed opinions on treatment during pregnancy.
Podcast - Journey to Baby Girl P (Pregnancy with Baby #2)
Sharing what lead up to deciding to grow our family, a recap of this pregnancy so far, and how it has been different from my first pregnancy.
Podcast - The Emotions of a High Risk Pregnancy
Getting into how this high risk pregnancy has affected me mentally - specifically my relationship with my body, how different emotions are after having a child earth-side, and balancing my energy between my babies and my health.