Swollen Joints

twenty. wife & mother. spoonie.

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my 6-year-olds were upset because i taught them ‘television’ and they were like NO TEACHER IT’S A TV

so i wrote ‘television’ on the board and highlighted “T” and “V” and they reacted like i’d just taught them the secrets of the universe

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Things that give me anxiety

1. Everything

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[image of a rabbit doctor standing by a sloth in a hospital bed the doctor says “You were in a coma for 2 years”. The sloth replies: “Just 5 more minutes…”]

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Started a Wordpress blog about my new life as a parent while being chronically ill. Follow my journey through motherhood & parenting as a spoonie parent.

www.thespoonieparent.wordpress.com

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Are They Staring Because I’m Cute or Because I’m Crippled: a game show for the young & disabled

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cripple punk bonus round: are they staring at me because i’m cute because i’m crippled or because i’m dressed like an asshole

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this is the best thing in the entire world

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i’m actually crying

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fucking turtles, man

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it;s like, they know

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When someone tells me, "You can't possibly be in that much pain all the time!"

My response:

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if you’re one of those anti-vaxxer, anti-medication, “big pharma is making people sick” types i want you to leave my home and never breathe my air again

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something about women crying in bathrooms, always in a hurry, always the violent swiping under the eyes, pressing at the puffy red blotches, rushing, getting it out, looking in the mirror and then, like a warrior, going back outside to wherever like nothing ever happened and doing it all again. tell me we’re not brave even when we’re hiding.

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18

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When I find an outfit that I love and it fits perfectly

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“But you look so healthy!”

[remanence-of-love]

Stay true to yourself…

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First Baby Visit Etiquette

A guide for family and friends

1. Wash your hands before approaching the newborn. You are a sniffling heap of death germs.

2. Don’t touch the baby unless specifically invited to do so. Especially not the face. Yes, this includes kissing and holding.

3. Please don’t wear heavy perfumes… New parents love that amazing newborn scent. If the baby smells like a stripper after you left, you’re doing it wrong.

4. If the baby needs feeding, give mommy space to do her boob magic discreetly. No, the fuzzy, hungry baby won’t wait until the end of your super-important story.

5. Bring stuff and better ask beforehand what is needed. And don’t pull that quid pro quo shit like ‘If I bring food, I can hold the baby’. Nobody is entitled to hold the baby beside the parents, period. Again, unless you’re invited to, then knock yourself out. (Don’t bring flowers. This stuff is smelly as hell and/or needs caring… ain’t nobody got time for that. They are well meant and beautiful, but an apothecary run, diapers or nipple cream are more important.)

6. Make it short, make it quiet and tune into the mood. Chances are the new family isn’t down for a big social event, they are probably tired, overwhelmed and glad that the baby is sleeping. So maybe leave dogs or small kids at home, but if in doubt, just ask.

7. Be respectful. Don’t ask the new mommy about her weight or her vagina. If she’s open to discussing her genitals, she will bring it up. Compliments are always a good idea - tell mommy she looks great, she will appreciate it big time.

8. Suck it up and keep your well meant advices. I mean it. New parents have probably heard them all (some of them even contrary) and if they don’t specifically ask, they don’t want to know, at least not for now - again, overwhelmed, tired and not very susceptive.

9. If you take pictures, loose the flash. Again, be respectful… Mommy and bubs are no zoo animals and if baby is fuzzing, they won’t pose for yet ANOTHER picture.