Blog
Welcome!
As the mom of two medically complex children, I’m hoping my blog will be able to help other mom’s have something to relate to and be inspired by.
The Chosen One
Has anyone ever asked you if you feel like you were “chosen” to be your children’s parents? I have, and I wasn’t really sure how to answer that question.
Preparation Is Key
I found documentation and preparing for appointments the best way to make sure everyone in my children’s care is kept on the same page as each other.
Feeding Issues
When it comes to feeding a child with medical concerns, sometimes it can be very frustrating. One of our renal dieticians helped answer some questions in hopes of making it easier.
Just A Photo
Sometimes a photo doesn’t always give an accurate picture. With social media, many photos are staged nowadays and it can be hard not to compare when seeing them.
Oh The Holidays!
It just wouldn’t be the holidays for a medical mom if it didn’t include a hospital visit.
Cyanotic Breath Holding Spells
Cyanotic breath holding spells have been a horrific new experience for us.
Mixed Emotions
Positive news is never just positive news. It carries so many more emotions all at once.
A Victory Is A Victory, No Matter How Small!
A medical mom’s ‘To Do’ list is always very long. Some days, we need to make a short and simple one to care for ourselves.
Stop feeding the bed!
It’s such an awful feeling when you feed the bed rather than your child. I found a product that solved our problem!
Appointments, Appointments, Appointments
A lot of strategy goes into planning and coordinating appointments as a medical mom. Sometimes, it can be a lot.
Welcome to Holland!
Sometimes things don’t work out the way we plan for them to but it’s okay to take time to adjust so you can enjoy the new plan.