Life
Hey everyone! My name is Mommy and I am 34. Seriously it's Mommy! According to my kids it is, even my Husband calls me Mommy. "Go ask Mommy." No no my name is Megan but that name is rarely used in my home. If it wasn't for outsiders who I occasionally see I would have forgotten my name. Just the other day my Husband and I were getting our taxes done and I had to give my kids full names and birthdays, well I went bright red because I panicked under pressure and almost forgot their full names and birthdays. I used to think that 30 was so old when I was in my early twenties and the years went by and thirty was approaching really fast. I had already had my Daughter at 24 but I was still so young and still thought that 30 was old. When I reached 27 I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Having an autoimmune disease or any illness really wakes you up because you have this disease that is so hard to live with but you have to keep going for your family. Anyway back to being in your thirties. Now that I'm here I know that being thirty isn't old, gosh far from old I feel so young in my mind. I will admit sometimes I do feel a little old especially when my ten year old Daughter asks me about a new video game or actor and I have no idea who or what she's talking about. Ok so a mum of three there is never time to shower let alone shave my legs or do my hair and my hair is impossible to style as it's so thick and frizzy so when I have time I have to go get my hair done, plus I have grey hair all over my head and because I'm still young I have to cover it up!!! I thank God for my hair even when it falls out from flare ups. After having three kids and having crohns I'm constantly in the bathroom so I say what's the point in closing the door when little fingers poke underneath, door handles constantly turned and the calling of "Mommy"! comes from outside the bathroom. I might as well leave it open and just invite everyone in because it's what happens anyway. I love my kids and my husband and family so so much and I wouldn't change it for the world. I run Let's Beat the Wheat so I can share paleo recipes that are gluten free wheat free and dairy free and refined sugar free. I want to share products that I use that I find the best and that are affordable because I'm not rich, far from it so I need to buy healthy foods and products for my home and family that are in the budget which is another thing I really need to find time to write down. I will share house cleaning products I use, shampoos and beauty essentials etc.... I am not perfect I will say this because I do slip up quite a lot and probably more than I should with food. I find when I am stressed which is a lot lately that I end up not caring about food plus my family who are not 100% paleo eaters tends to get me sliding. Sharing my recipes helps me keep on track and I notice now that when I do eat gluten or sugar that I break out or have a worse flare up than I usually do. Five ways for me to de stress are:
Five ways to de-stress
1. My biggest most important way is to pray! God helps me de stress, he takes it all away and puts something calmer in my way, God is my answer.
2. When I'm at an appt and I get nervous about going to the bathroom I pray it will go away and I take deep breaths which really help. Previous yoga classes taught me how to take breaths.
3. Take a walk if possible to clear your mind. I find even sitting outside and takin some fresh air in helps me set myself back worry free.
4. I find dealing with what I'm stressed about right away asking God for wisdom and strength so that I can handle the situation in Gods way helps me not worry.
5. Talking about it also helps de stress. Talk to your family, husband or anyone that is a good listener and can help de stress you rather than make it worse.
I was recently told that my results from x rays and ultrasounds for my joint pain show inflammation and I have IBD related arthritis. I have to go on prednisone 15 mg for 8 weeks to see if the inflammation goes down . I was extremely upset by this as I had been on 50mg of this steroid when I was diagnosed with crohns. This steroid changed everything in me, my personality, nightmares and I had the moon face as they call it. I was miserable on this steroid for 9 months. I know 15 mg is not like 50 but I'm still afraid. I know I have to do something as I was told if not treated now my joints will get really bad. Everyday I am getting closer to God through these aches and pains and diarrhea and I thank God for this closeness. I thank God that I have this and not my children and that they are happy and healthy. I hope that I can help you all know that your not alone and that things will get better. I am not a doctor but only sharing my experience and personal thoughts. I wish you all a lovely and fun weekend.