Pregnant and Paralyzed: Making Adjustments
April 28, 2023
I’ve been paralyzed for 17 years, and I feel like I have my disability under control; there’s not much that I haven’t seen or that I can’t overcome. Read More-1.png)
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Eating for Two
April 17, 2023
Let’s start by addressing my newest peeve: when people tell me, “you’re eating for two!” to help justify a dessert, an extra helping, or my eating... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: The Aches and Pain
March 31, 2023
My first trimester of pregnancy was riddled with headaches, afternoon naps, and my learned lessons on proper nutrition and increased water... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Resting While I Can
March 20, 2023
When my husband and I started talking about getting pregnant and growing our family, I had a few feelings in my gut: we wouldn’t have to try very... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Bigger and Wider
March 17, 2023
If I were to title each trimester of my pregnancy, I’d name my first trimester “Feeling Sick, Not As Lovely As Expected;” second trimester would be... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Debunking Stereotypes
February 28, 2023
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing with a humongous prize at the end, but that’s not me saying it’s easy. My body is changing and adapting to a... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: The Rollercoaster
January 24, 2023
Pregnancy has been a wild ride so far, and I’m referring to a rollercoaster from when I was a kid and didn’t get motion sick. The fun kind of... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: The Best Birthday Present
January 12, 2023
I found out I’m pregnant this September, on the morning of my 32nd birthday, after many months of trying. Take that “many months” figure, multiply it... Read More
Overcoming Seasonal Depression
December 20, 2022
Winter is coming! That means the holidays are near, families will come together, and we can justify trading in our professional-looking... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.