A note from Jamie: Welcome my friend Katharine who talks about living with sleep apnea and using a CPAP machine. I was diagnosed with this same condition 15 years ago and attest to how important the CPAP machine is! Life with a CPAP When we blow into a baby’s face, he will gasp and panic … Read More
Tips for living with chronic illness during the holidays
In my previous blog, I talked about what those who have chronic illness wish our family and friends understood around the holidays. While it’s important for family and friends to understand, those of us who live with chronic illness must take responsibility for ourselves as much as humanly possible. When I asked for what … Read More
What chronically ill people wish family and friends understood around the holidays
Living with a chronic illness, no matter the diagnosis, can be especially complicated during the holidays. Exposure to germs, weird foods, lack of rest, and lots of social pressure can really take its toll. I’ve lived my entire life with a disability so my family is used to me having “special needs.” I had gastric … Read More
#ad Make Christmas simple with #CornishHenHolidays (slow cooker Cornish hens recipe)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CornishHenHolidays #CollectiveBias I remember going to my Grammy’s (dad’s grandma) house for special occasions and she would fix Cornish hens. I loved the idea that as a little girl, I would get a whole entire hen to … Read More