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Coping Strategies for Medical Moms

Melissa — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Solid coping strategies for medical moms are absolutely essential for both the mental and physical health of a mother of a medically complex child. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience in itself. For mothers of medically fragile infants, even more support is needed to navigate the challenges of motherhood. This list of medical mom...

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What I’ve Learned as a Medical Mom

Melissa — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:31:35 +0000

Being the medical mom of a medically complex child comes with its own set of challenges. I’ve had to learn a lot in a short amount of time – from how to manage my child’s medications to how to advocate for their needs. It’s been a steep learning curve, but I’m grateful for the lessons...

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Medically Complex Child Quotes

Melissa — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Being the mother of a medically complex child is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. But you are not alone. Here are some medically complex child quotes from other medical moms that will inspire and encourage you. *This post contains affiliate links, please see full disclosure policy below. Medically Complex Child...

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Things to Know About a Medical Mom

Melissa — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:24:03 +0000

A medical mom is a mother of a child with one or more medical complexities. If you want to understand her, there are several things to know about a medical mom. *This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy below. Things to Know About a Medical Mom If you know a medical mom, you...

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Organizing and Storing Medical Supplies {Special Needs Life Hacks – Episode 2}

Melissa — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 19:54:28 +0000

We were not at all prepared for the amount of “stuff” that came into our home when we adopted our youngest child, Phoebe. Special needs children, especially those with intense medical needs, have lots of supplies and equipment that typical children their age do not have. Organizing and storing medical supplies so they can be...

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Preparing for Doctor Visits {Special Needs Life Hacks – Episode 1}

Melissa — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:13:40 +0000

When you have kids with special needs, especially those that are more medically needy, you spend lots of time in doctor’s offices. Over the years, I have learned that being prepared for those visits to the doctor save me lots of time. *This post contains affiliate links. I was a bit overwhelmed when I was...

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Phoebe’s Adoption Story

Melissa — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 19:29:03 +0000

Four of our six children have an adoption story. Phoebe’s story is the most recent and possibly the most miraculous and transforming for our family. Before Phoebe We thought we were finished having children, both those born of my body and those born of my heart. Our arms and house were full with five amazing...

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The Fragile Files Weekly Link Up – The Roller Coaster Week

Melissa — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:58:14 +0000

Welcome to the first edition of the Fragile Files. This is an opportunity for bloggers with medically fragile children to share a weekly update with other bloggers who understand what it is like to walk each day with a medically fragile child. It is also an opportunity for us to offer encouragement to others and...

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