Oh Kelly {{{{Hugs}}}} across the miles. I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. Mum's always worry about their children - no matter how old they are.
Maybe your Mum is just concerned that your taking too much on and phrased it a bit clumsily to you?

Could your work load bring on an attack? I'm not fully conversant with Crohns and it's effects.

I hope you're feeling much better very soon - smooch those gorgeous fur babies and - - David, please carry on with the foot massage

Lynne