Moving Right Along

So I know what you’re thinking. Another bored stay at home mom, starting a blog about being a bored stay at home mom. Dime a dozen, right? Well, maybe not. Hi, I’m Isabella. I’m 31 years old, I live in Arizona with my husband and our 18 month old son, and, oh yeah, I’ve been in a wheelchair since I was twelve.

January 2012 - ish. First ride in Mommy's wheels!

When I was pregnant, I spent a lot of time searching for information about being a mom in a wheelchair. I looked for other moms just for support. I looked for information about accessible options for cribs, changing tables, baby gear, etc. Well, I shouldn’t say I spent a lot of time, because it didn’t take long to realize that there just isn’t a lot out there. I know there are other moms out there in similar situations, but where are they? Oh wait, maybe they’re struggling too, trying to figure out how in the heck to get anything done when you are chasing a toddler and trying to work and hold the house together AND have a disability. Some days, its just like everyone else, and other days, it really, really sucks.

My hope for this blog is twofold. First, I need an outlet, and I’ve always used writing as a way to work through frustrations, problems, and all the everyday stuff. I’m hoping this provides a little catharsis for me on days when the only thing that helps is screaming into my pillow at nap time. Second, I hope that other moms - with disabilities or without - might find the support and ideas that I longed for and couldn’t find.



I’m open about my disability; you’ll be hard pressed to find a question I haven’t been asked already. If there’s something you want to know that I haven’t yet shared, please ask!  Welcome to my blog!