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    5 Unexpected Medical Expenses That Make Medical Moms Feel Overwhelmed (And How to Tackle Them)

    • January 25, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a medical mom, unexpected medical expenses sneak up on you when you least expect them. Just when you think you’ve got it all covered—BAM—another bill, another piece of equipment, another random thing insurance refuses to cover. Been there? Same. Here are five unexpected medical expenses that caught me […]

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    When I Realized Life With a Medically Complex Child Isn’t “Normal”

    • January 22, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    I remember the exact moment it hit me—this life we’re living isn’t normal. But here’s the thing—it wasn’t some dramatic hospital moment, an earth-shattering diagnosis, or anything you’d expect. Nope. It was at a family gathering, of all places. Everyone else was loading up their plates at the buffet, chatting about normal life things, while […]

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    How To Stay Organized as a Medical Mom (Without Losing Your Mind)

    • January 22, 2025
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    • by Abbey

    Managing the chaos of medical appointments, therapy schedules, insurance paperwork, and everyday life feels like juggling flaming swords—blindfolded. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered how to stay organized in the midst of it all. “How am I supposed to keep all of this together? And is that even possible?” 💡 Spoiler alert: It’s […]

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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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