Talking Crohn's and babies

Be your own advocate :) I was yesterday, I went to the hospital for a post op check up.  A young doctor called my name and I walked in the room and thought!! No, you know nothing about my complex history and today I want answers.  So I asked to see my consultant :)  Sometimes you have to be confident and BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE :)

I feel much happier as I now understand more of what has happened, so I have crohn's and I have never had   Ulcerative Colitis.  I'm slowly coming to turns with this and accepting it.  Some times I can deal with it and other times I feel sad, angry and frustrated.  I'm learning that it is ok to feel like this.

The very good news is I am officially allowed to start a family :) It's a fabulous feeling to know I have reached the place, were I am not on any medication and I don't have any planned surgeries coming up.  Prof has said I can go off and start and family :)  I am so super happy about this, as having children is my dream.  So although not an immediate plan it is such a good step in the right direction.


L x

Busy Living Life :)

It's been a few week's since I've posted and I've been up to lots of lovely things.  I have been making the most of the days when I feel good and have more energy and it has been so good to get out of the house.  I was housebound for around three months before my last operation so being  able to do things again has been wonderful.  I am back at my knitting group which is lovely, and I took twelve baby blankets to be given to the local hospital.  I even joined a new knitting group as well.  I have visited family and spent time with my nieces and nephews.  I have been to a beer festival :) and even had some Indian Pale Ale which was delicious.  But the best thing I have done is achieving my goal to be able to watch Team GB at the Equestrian Events during the Olympics :) It was awesome.  Last weekend I went to the Paralympic's and watched the Athletic's, it was a lovely summer's evening and we we cheered and clapped and had grins on our faces for the whole six hours we were there.  Watching the Paralympic's has been amazing and inspiring. 

Help For Hannah

                                         

My lovely friend Hannah is an amazing young lady who has to battle with Ulcerative Colitis and several autoimmune disorders.  Hannah has had to endure so much and this summer was admitted to hospital for yet another operation, this stay lasted a long 39 days.  Despite her battle with ill health and chronic debilitating pain she remains an inspiration and source of hope to thousands of people who suffer from a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.   Including myself :)

A picture of Hannah with her IV chocolate drip :) 

Unfortunately Hannah has reached the maximum amount on her insurance policy of $100,000. 

 This means Hannah has to find a way to pay for the treatment she has already received and any further treatment she will need including her daily meds.

Hannah is currently on 13 different meds daily!

Hannah's friends have set up a medical benefit website Help4Hannah as she has currently no means of paying these bills because due to her ill health she cannot work.  Please take a look at Hannah's journey  and the verses that encourage Hannah.  If you are able to donate, thank you, and if you can't please keep Hannah in your prayers.  

Thank you so much for supporting Hannah x