Early 40's and my arthritis is changing gears...I watch my husband stress over my pain and my helplessness in the midst of it.... By eringunsinger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Breaking Accessibility...My husband and I arrived one day and found the lift moved to the opposite side of the pool and set up incorrectly.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
"Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases" at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting...Almost five years ago, I talked with my rheumatologist about altering my treatment plan so that my husband and I could try to start a family.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“Mean Mommy”...They each love to walk between my husband and me, putting one hand in mine and the other hand in my husband’s, and having us swing him/her through... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living within My Means...It can mean taking a nap when I need one, going to bed early, spending quality time with my husband (such as watching episodes of House Hunters), or meditating... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
How Much Self-Care Is Enough?...My husband Richard puts them in a daily organizer every week, so this saves some time to have the pills ready.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Reality Check Please...My husband came down stairs and was very impressed at how I had turned my day around...we went for nice breakfast, did some errands and even went to movie... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Joker in the Deck...My daughter and step-daughter are beautiful, competent adults, and my husband and I have amicably separated.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Generally speaking...Of course, during the night while this was going on, my husband was suggesting we go to the ER as well as looking up the medication side effects, interactions... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seeing who really cares...I'm so isolated, down to my husband, our 2 girls, my mom, pops and one of my brothers who just got diagnosed with RA and peripheral neuropathy is really... By chanteqc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mommy, My Knee Hurts...While my husband and I gave serious consideration to adoption, not only because of the genetic implications of autoimmune conditions, but also because... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Balancing Acts & Difficult Decisions...My husband and I worked long and hard trying to balance all the risks and benefits.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Earning a living with Arthritis...My husband is working full time but i need a way to contribute so we can live a more comfortable life. Anyone else in this position?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Why won't anyone listen to me...My husband gets this glazed look about him. My sister in law does the same thing....Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
DMARDs and Horrible Psychiatric/Mood Altering Side Effects...My husband was looking at me like I was a complete wacko!... By clobb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Staying Connected to Kids When You Can't See Them In Person...My husband and I are currently at home in isolation with our three kids, because we want to keep our family safe and do everything we can to help... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Family, Resentment, and Nuclear Bombs...enough,” siblings who claim that their chronically ill brother or sister “gets all the love/money/help,” and way too many spouses who say their wife or husband... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
The COVID-19 Vaccination Process...Another challenge has been getting my primary caregiver (my husband, Richard) a vaccine, as we had yet not had any luck.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I may be young but my body is old....I cried to my husband telling him I couldn't feed our daughter, take care of her, & pump. He was understanding.... By mamasbroken6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
52 Years of JRA/RA... and Counting...year career in Construction Project Controls (cost and schedule), managed to work and live in 14 different cities, including Singapore, and now enjoy my husband... By notmstaken3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments