See, I totally see this as a success. I think the fact that you were worried and yet did what you said you were going to anyway is a HUGE step in learning how to cope day-to-day with IBS. Having to stop at a porta-potty and the anxiety and everything else is almost irrelevant, because you did it. Somewhere in your head you said, you know, IBS IS NOT GONNA STOP ME... and it didn't!

I know it's easy to get discouraged when you're still having symptoms, and still trapped in a cycle of constantly thinking and worrying and then triggering yourself - been there, done that, so many times - but do try to make yourself see the baby (and not so baby!) steps you're making. I mean, I think this -

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Once I got to school and got involved in everything I felt much better and didn't have to go anymore. My belly feels a little beat up right now but I ate a safe lunch and I should be okay

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- is absolutely awesome. You managed to keep your attack from getting any worse by diving in and doing things. You also know that you'll be okay. That's huge!

Sorry to go on and ramble about it, but hopefully you're smiling now (or, at least, not wanting to stuff a cork in my mouth - haha). I don't think you need to worry about being a disappointment to your children because of IBS. You're well on your way to managing it just fine.

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