I was just in the hospital with my 3 year old son. It was his 12th surgery. Between my medically complex sons, they have had 19 surgeries and dozens more hospitalizations in only a few short years. I would like to think I have learned how to compose my emotions so I can be allowed…
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5 Reasons Why Moms Should Always Ask for Help
Of all the valuable lessons I have learned in the last 5 years of motherhood, learning to ask for help has been the most valuable…and for my husband, accepting it. It all began when I had a high risk pregnancy with my first son in Chicago. My morning sickness became so severe, I had to…
I Use My Child’s Disability to Get Attention
An adorable picture of my son warming my heart before an MRI today? Or an evil ploy to build my own ego? Up for debate. We have heard it all. Since opening up about our story over 3 years ago, there have been a plethora of responses. People tend to be fascinated by…
Caleb’s City ICU Tour and a New Diagnosis
Our first family photo. I have been a bit vague about things we have learned about our baby Caleb lately, mainly because there have been a lot of differing opinions. After I had Caleb, we spent 2 days in the hospital and he struggled with hypoglycemia over the next two days. His blood sugar…