Comments on: Parenting & RA http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Anita http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/#comment-3328 Anita Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:16:42 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=5774#comment-3328 Thank you for this blog post and for those who have left comments. I have RA, fibromyalgia and Chronic pain syndrome. I'd love to be a mum, and my wonderful husband would be a lovely dad, but have been so worried that I would be a naff mum because of how I am each day :( We have been thinking of adoption, but would be so sad if they said no ... I respect all of you for the wonderful parents you are, to your lovely children. Thank you for this blog post and for those who have left comments. I have RA, fibromyalgia and Chronic pain syndrome. I’d love to be a mum, and my wonderful husband would be a lovely dad, but have been so worried that I would be a naff mum because of how I am each day :( We have been thinking of adoption, but would be so sad if they said no …
I respect all of you for the wonderful parents you are, to your lovely children.

]]> By: Pamela C http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/#comment-1283 Pamela C Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:46:38 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=5774#comment-1283 I so enjoyed reading each of your stories. Like the second Cathy, I have never been a parent without RA. Actually, diagnosed with JRA at only 4 years old, I have never been a person without RA, at least not that I remember. Since this disease has been part of my life for my entire life, I think I am luckier than most. I don't have the memories of "before my diagnosis". Becoming a parent and teaching my 3 children about the disease just came naturally to me. Just remember that there will always be good and bad days and our children adjust with us. At 13, 10, and 7, my kids have developed their own distinct roles. The oldest, my only daughter, keeps the house moving at its normal pace. My 10 year old son is the strength. He takes on all the lifting and carrying and helps his sister carry on everyday tasks. My youngest son is the nurturer. He seems to always be by my side with soft hugs and words of encouragement. Do not let RA stop you from becoming a parent. I cannot imagine life without my wonderful 3 children! I so enjoyed reading each of your stories. Like the second Cathy, I have never been a parent without RA. Actually, diagnosed with JRA at only 4 years old, I have never been a person without RA, at least not that I remember. Since this disease has been part of my life for my entire life, I think I am luckier than most. I don’t have the memories of “before my diagnosis”. Becoming a parent and teaching my 3 children about the disease just came naturally to me. Just remember that there will always be good and bad days and our children adjust with us. At 13, 10, and 7, my kids have developed their own distinct roles. The oldest, my only daughter, keeps the house moving at its normal pace. My 10 year old son is the strength. He takes on all the lifting and carrying and helps his sister carry on everyday tasks. My youngest son is the nurturer. He seems to always be by my side with soft hugs and words of encouragement. Do not let RA stop you from becoming a parent. I cannot imagine life without my wonderful 3 children!

]]> By: cateepoo http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/#comment-1002 cateepoo Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:59:21 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=5774#comment-1002 Thanks to all who read this post. I think with any challenge we take on in life, we learn how strong we really are. For me, I have had the joy of not only learning my own strength, but also the strength of my children. Reading your comments, I know we have all had to give up a lot of the things we wanted to do with our children, but we manage and we find alternatives. We don't stop being a part of their lives and that is what really counts. The stories you have shared are beautiful. Thanks. Thanks to all who read this post. I think with any challenge we take on in life, we learn how strong we really are. For me, I have had the joy of not only learning my own strength, but also the strength of my children. Reading your comments, I know we have all had to give up a lot of the things we wanted to do with our children, but we manage and we find alternatives. We don’t stop being a part of their lives and that is what really counts. The stories you have shared are beautiful. Thanks.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/#comment-994 Amanda Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:14:25 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=5774#comment-994 Thank you both for this post. I don't have kids (yet) but love how you've been so open with them about it. I would imagine it's a lot less scary for them this way too- they know why Mom always hurts, there's no question and nothing left up to speculation in their minds. Thank you both for this post. I don’t have kids (yet) but love how you’ve been so open with them about it. I would imagine it’s a lot less scary for them this way too- they know why Mom always hurts, there’s no question and nothing left up to speculation in their minds.

]]> By: Sherry Wescott http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/08/parenting-ra/#comment-993 Sherry Wescott Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:24:12 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=5774#comment-993 Wonderful article Cathy!! You are my inspiration! :) Sherry Wonderful article Cathy!! You are my inspiration!

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Sherry

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