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    Inspiring Medical Mom Stories, Life after the NICU, Medical Mom Life Hacks, Navigating Medical Mom Life, Self Care for Medical Moms, Surviving Hospital Stays & Emergencies

    10 Survival Tips Every New Medical Mom Needs to Hear

    • March 25, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    Just got a scary diagnosis? This post is for the mom who’s overwhelmed, googling symptoms at 2am, and just trying to breathe. Here are 10 things I wish someone had told me at the beginning of our medical mom journey — real medical mom survival tips from a NICU mom who’s lived it. You Don’t […]

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    Inspiring Medical Mom Stories, Navigating Medical Mom Life, Surviving Hospital Stays & Emergencies

    NICU Milestones: A Parent’s Guide to Life in the NICU

    • March 21, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    Wondering what NICU milestones actually matter when you’re just trying to survive the day? Between the wires, alarms, and non-stop pumping sessions, it’s easy to feel like nothing is going as planned. But inside the NICU, the tiniest moments are actually huge. Whether you’re deep in it or just starting to breathe again after discharge, […]

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    Dear Mom of a Medically Complex Kid: You’re Doing Better Than You Think

    • March 11, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    Dear Mom of a Medically Complex Kid, Because I know you won’t say it to yourself, so I will. Hey, you. Yes, you—the mom of a medically complex kid, running on cold coffee, appointment reminders, and sheer force of will. I see you. I see how much you do, how much you carry, and how […]

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Stop Googling at 2 a.m.—Your Medical Mom Cheat Sheet Is Here

The exact questions to ask at appointments so you stop missing support your family qualifies for (and maybe even get out of there faster).

Walking into appointments thinking I had it all to Walking into appointments thinking I had it all together… only to realize I forgot 17 questions and my dignity at the door. 😂 Life got 1000x easier when I learned how to ask the right questions — and yes, there’s a cheat sheet for that! If you’ve ever left an appointment thinking, “Wait, what just happened?” — comment SUPPORT and I’ll shoot you the link to my free Medical Mom Cheat Sheet. 📩 Let’s make this the week you stop feeling lost and start feeling confident. 🫶
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about bein It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being slightly less chaotic next time. 🎒 That’s why I made an Emergency Bag Checklist — no guessing, no forgotten essentials, no meltdowns over missing tube extensions. Comment CHECKLIST & I’ll send right to your inbox! You’re a medical mom already carrying the weight of the world. Let’s make the bags easier. 💛 #medicalmom #specialneedsmomlife #hospitalbagessentials #momlifebelike
Motivational quotes won’t pack your ER bag. And Motivational quotes won’t pack your ER bag. And “just be more organized” is a slap in the face when you’re living on caffeine + cortisol. You don’t need a mindset shift. You need a f*cking plan and checklist. That’s what the When Sh*t Hits the Fan Starter Kit is for. No fluff. Just a system that thinks *when your brain can’t.* 👇 Comment READY if you’re ready for that kind of peace or if you’re like me and a high-functioning mess who’s tired of winging it. This isn’t cute. It’s critical.
The first time we ended up in the ER, all I had in The first time we ended up in the ER, all I had in the bag was a juice box. Not even socks. Why? Because I was waiting for “a free day” to finally get organized. Spoiler: there aren’t free days when you’re a medical mom. So I made a bare-minimum checklist for what to pack and what NOT to forget — and I’m giving it to you. 🎒 Grab the FREE Emergency Bag Checklist Comment “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it over. Let’s prep like the hot mess legends we are.

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