Posts in Navigating Medical Mom Life

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Why Self-Care for Special Needs Moms Isn’t a Luxury—It’s How We Survive

Let’s be real—self-care for medical moms sounds like a joke when you’re juggling therapy schedules, middle-of-the-night meds,[…]

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G-Tube Terms for Parents Explained (Without the Medical Degree): A Medical Mom’s Survival Guide

If your child just got a G-tube and you feel like you’re drowning in medical terms, this[…]

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Overwhelmed as a Medical Mom? 5 Ways to Cope Without Burning Out

Feeling overwhelmed and Googling for answers? Here’s what I wish I had found sooner:You’re not broken—you’re overloaded.[…]

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

Wondering what NICU milestones actually matter when you’re just trying to survive the day? Between the wires,[…]

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The Raw, Unfiltered Truth About Parenting Medically Complex Kids

People act like parenting a medically complex child is just constant sadness and stress—like we’re trapped in[…]