Hi everyone,
I’m new to the site so I thought I should introduce myself. I was diagnosed about five years ago and have since become a passionate FMS educator. I’ve been qork-disabled since I was 19 but was lucky enough to be able to start a family a little over a year ago. I now have a toddler and another baby due any day now. Those are things that I was scared FMS might have takes from me. I feel incredibly lucky to be a mom, despite my health. I spent the first three years almost entirely stuck in bed before a new medication and some lifestyle changes made a huge difference for me. I still can’t work but I rarely have complete flare ups anymore who is amazing. Or was, until the pregnancy proved mot to be awesome like the first. The first time around I actut experienced remission. This time it’s so Mich worse. Could be trying to keep up with a toddler that’s doing it. 
I have lost a lot of friends ans been cut off by loved ones since I for sick and I often feel very isolated. It’s great to have found this community. Thanks sonmuch for the welcoming messages. I can’t wait to get to know you all!
Friends will tell just get over it or just do whatever it takes to get it done. They have no glue that what we feel is exhaust to the extreme and that sometimes putting one foot in front of the other can be difficult. I don't think that there is a person that has this disease who hasn't lost friends and family over it. My life line has become my brother and sister-in-law...everyone else has conveniently disappeared.
hi Mikal,, i just wanted to say i am glad you are here and look forward to getting to know you better. i am often in the chatroom if you decide to check ,, much love, suzie
Mikal,
Welcome to the group and congratulations on your newest arrival. Here are some <<<easy labor>>> vibes. Keeping up with a toddler is hard even if your not pregnant. And its hard to slow down and take care of yourself while taking care of a toddler and now a newborn (any day). I think you will find a lot of wonderful people on the board.
Gentle Hugs,
Stacey