Tag Archives: depression

I’m not Wonder Woman after all

Posted on August 22, 2012 by juvenilearthritis

Last week was crazy busy. Seems like I had something on my calendar for about 12 days straight. Until yesterday. I crashed yesterday. I didn’t sleep well and did actually have some stomach issues yesterday morning, so I contacted my … Continue reading →

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Negative much?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by juvenilearthritis

Wow! I recently re-read my posts from last summer and realized I have had a serious attitude adjustment. I sounded so negative and bitter, I’m glad I don’t feel that way anymore. That said, my kids would be quick to … Continue reading →

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I’m baaaaack!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by juvenilearthritis

Yes, I have decided to start blogging again.  I stopped when Marty went into a major flare (more about that later), but I have lots to share. Quick update (since I missed blogging for the whole school year):  We made a … Continue reading →

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My reality check bounced

Posted on July 30, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

Well it has been quite the week. An “emergency” appointment with the rheumatologist (which means it was scheduled less than a week out), getting a loaner wheelchair from the Masonic hospital (thank you Masonic Lodge), numerous phone calls with the … Continue reading →

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Birthday ramblings

Posted on June 4, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

Yesterday was Bella’s birthday and today I feel guilty. I don’t feel like I did enough. I shouldn’t feel this way, because it was her choice to use her party money to buy a tablet pc. It was her choice … Continue reading →

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Why all the secrecy?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

So you may have been wondering (or if not you are now) why I don’t use our real names. After all, it’s not like we’re doing anything illegal or immoral. It’s not even mildly scandalous. Certainly nothing to gossip about. … Continue reading →

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Our life, the reality show

Posted on May 12, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

I have joked with several people that our life should be a reality show. Well it happened again this morning when I took Bella to school and had to go in and see the nurse. Tuesday night she burned her … Continue reading →

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Setback

Posted on May 7, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

Yesterday was a bust. I don’t have to be at work at a certain time, which can be good and bad. I didn’t get up in time to shower so I took the kids to school then came back home. … Continue reading →

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When does it get better?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

This weekend has been less than spectacular. Marty didn’t have a game Saturday so I slept in. I should learn not to do that. It makes me a lazy bum the rest of the day. I finally got moving about … Continue reading →

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Baby steps

Posted on April 27, 2011 by juvenilearthritis

State tests are over, and both kids seem to think they did well. Marty is “mentally exhausted” after taking the reading test and doesn’t have energy to do make-up work from last week. I don’t feel like pushing it so … Continue reading →

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