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…
NICU
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…
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…
If I Were Being Honest
Many parents of special needs children share this poem by Emily Perl. It’s really encouraging because it gives your path a new feeling and new meaning. It just makes sense and states feelings in a way most of us cannot. We all want our life to be a trip to Italy and when we land in…