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    The Therapy Challenge Nobody Warns You About—And How I Make It Work

    • February 1, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    When my kids started therapy, I had every intention of being the mom who did all the recommended home exercises. Spoiler alert: That lasted about three days. Between medical appointments, everyday chaos, and trying to squeeze in a little bit of normal family time, sitting down to do structured therapy activities felt impossible. But here’s […]

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    Life after the NICU, Medical Mom Life Hacks, Navigating Medical Mom Life

    G-Tube Feeding Tips for Parents: What I Wish I Knew as a New Tubie Mom

    • January 29, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    When my son came home from the NICU with a G-tube, I felt overwhelmed and unsure. But now, I can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a new tube-feeding parent, I see you juggling syringes and feeding schedules. Take a deep breath—it gets easier! From packing a G-tube emergency bag to connecting with other parents, I’ve learned invaluable tips that transformed our experience. Discover how to turn the G-tube from a hassle into a helpful tool for your child’s health and happiness. You’re doing an amazing job, and trust me, it gets easier!

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  • Inspiring Medical Mom Stories, Life after the NICU, Navigating Medical Mom Life

    NICU Discharge Survival: Our First Year of Medical Parenting

    • January 27, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    Bringing your baby home from the NICU should be one of the happiest moments of your life. But for me? It was absolutely terrifying. After six long months in the hospital, I felt pushed out way too soon. The NICU staff, as wonderful as they were, seemed to think I was suddenly a healthcare pro […]

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Helping medical moms go from meltdown mode to “I’ve got a checklist for that.”

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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.*

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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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