Hi there, If you landed on this article and clicked it, then chances are someone you know is suspected of having or was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I am sharing our story because it is a difficult disease to comprehend and diagnose. Our stories are all so varied. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you just want to chat … [Read more...]
My leg hurts, Mommy
"My leg hurts." This is the sentence I dread the most. Sometimes it is the first thing my daughter says when she is still mostly asleep. Or the sentence she says at 2am when she wakes me up searching for comfort. JA sucks. This evening it is what she mutters as she is getting into the shower. She sits on the bed. A pillow beneath her little legs with a heating pad … [Read more...]
Pour your heart out: Just a mistake
Monday was one of those days. The kind of day that puts the phrase "the Mondays" to shame. It's been hellish....and I didn't even go to work. I tried. I really did. I was dressed for work, the kids were dropped off at school, and I was on the road. And then the phone rang--the pediatrician's name boldly displayed on my phone. After an alarming allergic reaction last … [Read more...]