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University Graduation
GOOD MORNING!!!!
Just thought I would offer some hope this morning, and share with you about my success yesterday
I hope this is just ONE of the success stories that I write 
Yesterday I graduated from the University of Calgary with my Social Work degree
I had the MOST AMAZING day, not only because I was graduating with my family, friends and boyfriend watching and cheering me on; but because my bladder was calm and perfectly normal.
I was absolutley terrified (as we can all relate) of sitting in the middle of a HUGE gymnasium with 2000 + people with no bathoom in sight--- and the ceremony was at LEAST 3 hours long... I thought I might faint. lol
WELL I peed once in the morning at 7 am. I didnt NOT PEE again until 1:30 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and not ONLY that, I didnt feel the NEED to pee until about 1 pm. My bladder was perfectly calm during the whole entire ceremony, even when I was up on stage in front of all those people! I was amazed, thrilled, and even cryed a little bit to myself... I was so greatful. This has been such an accomplishment for me, because 4 months ago I could barley get through ONE day. I was crying, depressed, lonley and hopeless... I thought I might have to give up my dream of graduating all together.
SOMEHOW, I managed to get through it all- and even though IC struck me when I was going in to my last semester of University, I made it through!
I was able to take amazing pictures with all my fellow classmates, family, and friends, and I was able to forget about my bladder for the entire day.
I was even able to have sex twice (spontaniously I might add.. lol) without pain and pee only three more times. Which is perfectly normal number of 5.
This morning I sit here and I still feel good I never thought when this all started that I wouldn't be able to carry on with my life, and I was terrified of losing everything. I am happy to report that this has not happend. I am 24 years old, I am healthier than I ever have been diet wise, I have an incredible boyfriend and family, and I still have my one of a kind personality. There is hope.
It is true that this gets better for many with the right combo of meds, diet and willpower that we all have and need to get through, and although some days may be uncomfortable and draining we all manage to persevere. I have discovered that people with IC are INCREDIBLY strong, resilient and AMAZING. Props to all of us
While I do not consider myself to be in remision quite yet (getting there though), I do consider my accomplishments to be a success! I have the degree and pictures to prove it!!!!!!!!!!!
Hang in there newbies and oldies!!!!!!!!!!!! There is life after IC.
Love Jenn
Just thought I would offer some hope this morning, and share with you about my success yesterday
I hope this is just ONE of the success stories that I write Yesterday I graduated from the University of Calgary with my Social Work degree
I had the MOST AMAZING day, not only because I was graduating with my family, friends and boyfriend watching and cheering me on; but because my bladder was calm and perfectly normal.
I was absolutley terrified (as we can all relate) of sitting in the middle of a HUGE gymnasium with 2000 + people with no bathoom in sight--- and the ceremony was at LEAST 3 hours long... I thought I might faint. lol
WELL I peed once in the morning at 7 am. I didnt NOT PEE again until 1:30 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and not ONLY that, I didnt feel the NEED to pee until about 1 pm. My bladder was perfectly calm during the whole entire ceremony, even when I was up on stage in front of all those people! I was amazed, thrilled, and even cryed a little bit to myself... I was so greatful. This has been such an accomplishment for me, because 4 months ago I could barley get through ONE day. I was crying, depressed, lonley and hopeless... I thought I might have to give up my dream of graduating all together.
SOMEHOW, I managed to get through it all- and even though IC struck me when I was going in to my last semester of University, I made it through!
I was able to take amazing pictures with all my fellow classmates, family, and friends, and I was able to forget about my bladder for the entire day.
I was even able to have sex twice (spontaniously I might add.. lol) without pain and pee only three more times. Which is perfectly normal number of 5.
This morning I sit here and I still feel good
I never thought when this all started that I wouldn't be able to carry on with my life, and I was terrified of losing everything. I am happy to report that this has not happend. I am 24 years old, I am healthier than I ever have been diet wise, I have an incredible boyfriend and family, and I still have my one of a kind personality. There is hope.It is true that this gets better for many with the right combo of meds, diet and willpower that we all have and need to get through, and although some days may be uncomfortable and draining we all manage to persevere. I have discovered that people with IC are INCREDIBLY strong, resilient and AMAZING. Props to all of us
While I do not consider myself to be in remision quite yet (getting there though), I do consider my accomplishments to be a success! I have the degree and pictures to prove it!!!!!!!!!!!
Hang in there newbies and oldies!!!!!!!!!!!! There is life after IC.
Love Jenn
I just want people who are new to know that IT CAN get better, and for every one person who is suffering, there are hundreds of others who feel GREAT because they have control of thier IC. 
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