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Mothers Day

Home » Epilepsy Blog » Lifestyle + Epilepsy » Mothers Day
12 May 2018

Mother’s Day: A note of thanks to Mum

by Emily Lawrence (Nee Donoghue) |

Dear Mum, You were there to hold my hand on my way to the first of many tests for Epilepsy diagnosis. The one who smiled at me with so much love to ease my fears through the old door window as I lay there all wired up to the EEG. You laughed … Read More

2 May 2018

Special thank you for Mother’s Day

by Leila Shields |

Reflecting on my life with epilepsy, I remember the medications and how they made me feel, the hospital stays, and the many, many doctor appointments. This Mother’s Day, it’s time for a special thanks to my mom who was there through it all.   Looking back on the early days When I … Read More

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2 Mar 2018

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Sharing happy moments with a special needs child

by Jessica K. Smith |

Jes Armstrong is back again to share an update from her blog Wishes for Mercy, a blog about her experiences as mother to a special needs child who looks normal at first glance.

1 Mar 2018

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Beth’s story shows love always has the last word

by Guest Contributor |

When my seizures returned after 10 years, I realized who I wanted to be by my side as my partner for the rest of my life. My epilepsy had put that into stark relief. My seizures helped me realize just how important it is to have people who love and support you when dealing with a condition like epilepsy.

18 Jan 2018

Epilepsy and Transportation: How an electric bike saved the day for one mom in Portland

by Guest Contributor |

Sara’s Story: Getting around without a car (with kids!)
If someone had told me a year ago that in 12 months we would be doing most of our daily traveling by electric bike, I would have laughed. I live in Portland, and have a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. It rains here for about 5 months out of the year. But, it happened.

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19 Nov 2017

Epilepsy Blog Relay: The Pharmacist Mom on her most precious patient

by Guest Contributor |

As a mom to a child with epilepsy, I want to hold him in my arms and make it all go away. This is when my pharmacist hat comes off.

11 Mar 2017

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Faye on Epilepsy and Motherhood

by Jessica K. Smith |

Faye writes the blog Epilepsy, Pregnancy, Motherhood and Me which follows the impact of epilepsy and AED’s on her pregnancy and motherhood.

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28 Feb 2015

Paula’s Story: Sage advice from a mom with epilepsy

by Guest Contributor |

I was born in 1952, and back then, it was still illegal for a woman with epilepsy to get married. When I was young, all I could think about was getting married and becoming a mother.

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