That Mom With CP

Cerebral Palsy & Parenting: Incase You Didn’t Know

A Heartfelt Introduction From That Mom With CP

Before I became a mom, I lived with a lot of questions. Some were medical. Some were emotional. And some were whispered in the dark when no one was listening but me.

Will I ever have kids?
Will they see past my limp, my limits, my struggle?

If you’re new here, hi — I’m That Mom With CP. And yes, I’m doing motherhood with CP when I once worried I couldn’t.

But before we talk about motherhood, let’s talk about what brought me here.

So… What Is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by a brain injury or abnormality that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. Most people develop CP before or during birth, though it can also happen shortly after.

What does that look like? For some, it might mean tight or stiff muscles. For others, it could show up as difficulty with balance or coordination. Some of us walk independently. Others use wheelchairs or walkers. Some of us speak clearly. Some use assistive communication.

For me, I have spastic CP and walk without mobility devices (unless you count the stroller!) but struggle with a lot of stiffness in my legs, coupled with balance issues, and and a slow and “abnormal” gait.

CP doesn’t look one way — and it definitely doesn’t define one type of person.

I often say, “If you’ve met one person with CP… you’ve met one person with CP.”

What CP Has Taught Me About Compassion

Living with CP — especially navigating motherhood with CP — has taught me how to navigate a world that wasn’t built with me in mind. And while that’s often hard, it’s also shaped one of my greatest gifts: compassion.

I notice the mom at the park who’s struggling to get her stroller up the curb.
I see the child who feels left out because they move differently.
I feel for the person asking for help, trying to keep their voice steady so no one hears the fear behind it.

Why? Because I’ve been there. I am there, in many ways.

Motherhood with CP has softened me in places where life might have hardened me. It’s given me deep empathy — not just for others with disabilities, but for anyone who’s ever had to try a little harder, wait a little longer, or push through when it would’ve been easier to give up.

And let me tell you, that kind of heart? It makes me a better mom.

Parenting With CP: Not Less, Just Different

Becoming a mom with cerebral palsy didn’t erase my condition — it just added a new layer of love and responsibility to it.

Yes, I do things differently.
No, I can’t always chase my toddler without thinking.
Yes, I get tired faster, and yes, I have to ask for help.

But here’s the thing: My daughters don’t see what I can’t do.
They sees a mom who shows up.
They sees a mom who loves fiercely, who adapts constantly, and who never stops trying.

And that’s what matters most.

Why I’m Sharing This

I created That Mom With CP because for a long time, I didn’t see myself anywhere. I didn’t know moms with walkers or adaptive gear. I didn’t see parenting blogs that talked about disability with honesty and warmth.

So now, I’m sharing my story — and holding space for yours, too.

Whether you’re a mom with CP, raising a child with CP, or simply curious — you belong here. There’s room for your questions, your joys, your grief, and your messy, beautiful, real life.

You’re Not Alone

If you’ve ever wondered whether you were strong enough, capable enough, or enough — let me remind you: You are.

Cerebral palsy may shape how we move through the world, but it will never limit the love we give, the lives we build, or the difference we make.

And mama? That difference — it’s powerful.

Welcome to the blog. I’m so glad you’re here. 💛

Thank you so much for meeting me on this side of the internet. I’d love to get to know you. CP and all. Introduce yourself below.