Providing resources, support, and encouragement for moms and moms-to-be with #chronicillness. Finding ways to keep facing forward: #mamasforward

Joined April 2015
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Aunt Barby (@BarbyIngle) has an invisible, endless owie - but there are things we can do to help! With fun cartoon illustrations, this book explains to kids that while the owie may never go away, neither will their grownup's love: bit.ly/3sRg1x4

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Today let's #ThrowbackThursday to an article written a few years ago by @nataliesparacio who shares why she’s thankful for the Mamas Facing Forward Community: bit.ly/3UWMJIA #chronicillness #chronicmom #spooniemom #mamasforward

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We asked real mamas living with chronic illnesses to share their best tips and ideas for making cooking and meal planning easier! bit.ly/3URcFpr

1 in every 2 people living with #diabetes is undiagnosed - but early diagnosis & treatment is key. On World Diabetes Day, take a minute to learn more about the different types of diabetes: bit.ly/3tqILfw #WorldDiabetesDay #EducationToProtect

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November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you have a spouse or family member who helps you manage your #chronicillness, please take some time this month to tell them how much you appreciate their help! bit.ly/3tfD8R9 #CaregivingHappens #mamasforward

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November is National #DiabetesMonth, a time to bring attention to #diabetes. Take a moment to learn about the different types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. bit.ly/3NtkZJ4 Do you have a diabetes story to share?

Motherhood is exhausting & demanding - especially with #chronicillness! Let's encourage each other to keep facing forward this month by sharing all the things we have to be thankful for: bit.ly/3DucKHN What are you thankful for today?? #mamasforward

Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician - who also happens to live with #Sjogrens. Today we're sharing Part 3 of her three-part series: Preparing for #Pregnancy with Sjogren's: bit.ly/3NjAYt7

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Kids LOVE #Halloween, but it can be a busy & stressful time for parents – especially those of us dealing with limited energy or mobility. We asked real mamas living with #chronicillness to share their best tips for making Halloween more enjoyable as a mom: bit.ly/3gELqzb

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With its gentle pastel illustrations and fun ideas, this book would be useful for any parent who needs to rest in bed for any reason - whether you're recovering from a #surgery, #pregnant and on #bedrest, or dealing with a flare of #chronicillness.: bit.ly/3D3s5Pn

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Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician - who also happens to live with Sjogren's. Today we're sharing Part 2 of her three-part series: Preparing for $Pregnancy with #Sjogrens: bit.ly/3DolKj6