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I am posting this for the ladies out there, who then became a mother...

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

Wonder who you were mum
the you, before I was me
Before the branches of you shook,
and gave me all the leaves.
Did the giving leave you breathless?
And then did you give some more?
Was there any left for you
In that cup to pour?
And when you gave me life
Did you live for yourself too?
Did you feel like a different person
when you entered a room?
And did you sacrifice a lot
all so you could have me?
I know you, but I wonder,
who you used to be.
Was I your making, and your mirror?
Did you hold… read more

January 26
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A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member thank you for this beautiful message. It reminds me when I think of my mother passing at first and I still had so many questions. Gave me a tear. Our mothers are sacred.

January 26
A MyMSTeam Member

That, they are @A MyMSTeam Member. It puts a tear in my heart also.

January 26
A MyMSTeam Member

Beautiful I'm not a mother but that was awesome

January 26
A MyMSTeam Member

Awesome

January 26
MyMSTeam

What a beautiful reflection on motherhood and the transformation it brings. Your words capture something many mothers with MS experience—the profound shift in identity while navigating the challenges of a chronic condition.

Becoming a mother while living with MS does require sacrifices and adjustments. Many mothers find Show Full Answer

What a beautiful reflection on motherhood and the transformation it brings. Your words capture something many mothers with MS experience—the profound shift in identity while navigating the challenges of a chronic condition.

Becoming a mother while living with MS does require sacrifices and adjustments. Many mothers find that MS has actually strengthened their bond with their children and shaped who they've become as parents. One MyMSTeam member shared that she wouldn't be the person and mother she's proud to be without MS, viewing it as something that pushes her to grow.

The reality is that motherhood with MS means setting realistic expectations and giving yourself permission to lean on others for help. It's common to feel like daily activities become unmanageable, and that's okay. Planning for child care support, especially during postpartum when relapse risk can be higher, is essential.

You're not alone in feeling "rearranged" by motherhood. The key is finding ways to take care of your family without jeopardizing your own health. This might mean skipping some activities but finding other ways to connect with your children—like working on projects together that accommodate your energy levels.

Remember that everybody has their own hurdles to climb. Being a mom and loving your kids is more than enough, even when MS adds extra challenges to the journey.

January 26

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