The Journey of Parenthood with MSI have recently come across a variety of questions about motherhood/parenting with MS, whether it’s about trying to conceive, pregnancy itself or parenting in general. I have written about parenting...
Mothering In Spite OfTen years prior, I was Mommy to Justin - a relatively quiet, mild mannered little boy. Ten years later, I became Mommy to Jessica - an incredibly feisty, sassy, take-over-the-world little...
Motherhood Is My One ConstantOn Friday, my Oldest son will celebrate his 13th birthday, which also means it's been that many years since I crossed into the wildly uncharted territory of motherhood (my personal...
A Different Kind of DadI’ve been asked to write a little something about parenting with MS from the male perspective – although there are a few parents amongst the contributors here, I’m the only...
The Risks and Joys of Pregnancy with Multiple SclerosisA recent article in People magazine tells the story of a young newlywed struggling with fertility problems. After finally becoming pregnant the woman carried the baby to 20 weeks, went...
Dating with a Disease – Part Five: ChildrenBabies? Wait, what? OK, this has clearly become a series about not just dating, but relationships, matters of the heart, and even families. Discussions about children often happen way before marriage...
Advice for Moms with MSBeing a parent with MS can be challenging, especially when it's so easy to compare yourself to others. One MultipleSclerosis.net advocate, Emily, shares how she learned the importance of being...
When MS Isn't The Only Disability In the HouseI've always considered myself incredibly blessed that while my own health is at best suspect, that of my 3 sons has been utterly robust. Aside from the occasional stomach flu...
Four Ways to Help You Cope with Loss After a MiscarriageI was thirty-four years old when I had my son. After two miscarriages, I thought I’d never have a child. I was distraught after each miscarriage, thinking that my strong...
