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From a Mom to her Baby

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Guest Contributor

Dear [Not-A-Baby-Anymore], One of the first questions that strangers ask when they see us together is, “Is that your daughter?” There is always an awkward pause that follows my usual …

OI Motherhood

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Christine Wartenburg

When I began to write a article about motherhood, being a mother with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), I had to take a long pause. I have taken many pauses in my …

Memories

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

I remember my mother’s words Of the day that I was born. She wanted a girl after so many boys Then she got me – oh the joy. They said …

T.G.F.F.

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

T.G.F.F. Thank Goodness For Family. I sure do love mine. My hysterectomy is done – the surgery went well and I’m healing slowly but nicely. After two nights in the …

Post Surgery Worries

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

Waiting, Wondering and Worrying Okay, I confess. I’m scared. Nervous. A wee bit apprehensive. About my upcoming hysterectomy, that is. By the time you’re reading this, I’m sure I’ll be …

Reflections

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

Throughout my whole life people have told me about myself. They say things like, “You’re so strong.” “You’re so brave.” “You’ve got an amazing attitude.” And they often want to …

Taking Advantage of Life

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

This month’s theme at Audacity is “Taking Advantage”. I wasn’t sure what I had to say on the subject, so I kept putting off my article. Then, one day, I …