For the last 6 years I’ve battled with a lot; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/pain crises; chronic pain in my hips and shoulders. I’m in remission from leukemia and now have two total hip replacements and no longer battle pain in those areas. I currently deal with chronic pain in my shoulders from side effects of chemo treatments. I was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis, which is “the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply”. It can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and cause the bone to collapse. That’s what occurred within my hip bones.
Certain daily tasks are sometimes a challenge:
-carrying my growing baby boy
-holding his bottle to feed him
-rocking him to sleep
-burping him after feedings
-folding laundry
-cooking
-showering
I’m grateful the pain isn’t constant, but when it’s occurring it does affect things. I’m grateful that my partner is an entrepreneur and we’re home together most of the time. So when my pain is active I make sure I ask for things I need and specific things around how he can help me with our baby boy for the day. At times, I’ll feed him and I’ll have my partner burp him because doing both sometimes is too much.
This post isn’t to just get my daily life experiences off my chest, but a chance to encourage another Mommy. I want you to know that you’re not alone in your daily battles; there’s so many other Mommies going through the same thing.
If you’re a Mom that battles with chronic pain I hope the following tips help you:
- Accept help whenever you can
- Don’t feel guilty about a lifestyle that you didn’t choose
- There’s no “right” way to parent; do what’s best for you and your child
- Don’t compare yourself to others
- Develop a routine and pace yourself
- Make the most out of your good days, but still don’t do too much
- You play a major role in your household; take care of yourself
- Again, you’re not alone
If you’re a Mommy that deals with chronic pain and needs someone to talk to, I’m here! I’m also an open book; I’ll answer any questions and share anything I feel will help you. Feel free to email me: talkswithdemi19@gmail.com.
REMEMBER: DEMI IS FOREVER ROOTING FOR YOU!
