Hi, my name is Natalie AKA The Spoonie Mummy. I am 39 and a Mum to two gorgeous sons, Leo (16) and Riley (13). I love to write, read, spend time with my family, cross stitch, watch movies, cook and play with make-up. I have numerous chronic health conditions including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Crohns disease (for which I have an ileostomy), iritis, glaucoma, secondary adrenal insufficiency, high blood pressure and ostopenia.
I started my blog in February 2017. The previous 18 months had been extremely difficult and writing certainly helps me to deal with things. But more than that, I wanted to help others. I want people to see that even with arthritis, you can still have many adventures. That even with an ostomy you can still look and feel good. That you can still be a fantastic parent, even when chronically unwell and that while it might take a little longer than planned, you can still have the career you hoped for. I hope to inspire, support and raise awareness using my blog and appreciate everyone who has supported and helped me with this.
I chronicle many different areas of my life – the health stuff, parenting, my hobbies and about my job as a primary school teacher. I was extremely proud to get my first class honours degree in 2022 and finally realise my teaching dream. It may have taken longer than I had hoped with all my health battles, but I believe I am proof that hard work, patience and a whole lot of grit and determination really do pay off!
The Spoonie Mummy 