Blogs & Poems
Living One Day at a Time: Special Needs Parenting without Plans
I have always been a planner—from when I was very small, an 11-year-old, to now as a mama of a toddler with a rare genetic condition. A planner who likes crossing every t and dotting every i. I like having a to-do list, a goal list, and even a next-year list. I always thought this […]
From Thought to Verse: The Story behind Dr. Mom
The Opposite of What I Wanted When I was a child, my dream was to be a cashier. I kid you not. My parents once bought me a receipt maker for my birthday, and I sold my toys to my friends for real money just so I could print receipts. I was going to be […]
From Thought to Verse: A Hole in My Heart
When I tell people I write poetry, the first thing they often ask is,“How do you have time for that?”The truth is—I don’t make time for it. It’s not on a checklist, and it’s not a goal I chase. It just happens… because writing is how I cope. When I get the chance, I show […]
Being an Advocate in the Medical World: When Things Get Sensitive and Intense
Before becoming Paige’s mom, I never thought I’d have a discussion on whether or not to give a bolus of ketamine or morphine when Paige’s head turned ever so slightly. I never thought I’d be begging a doctor to let me breastfeed, or crying in the bathroom when a new order was made that prevented […]
Being an Advocate in the Medical World: Understanding Your Medical Team
Imagine the scenario of your child being taken in an ambulance, going to the Level One Trauma room, and being surrounded by men and women in different color scrubs, white coats, and them telling you what they think is best for your child. It’s overwhelming. Not only are you in shock, but you’re having to […]