Dr. Mom
Accepting the Role of Dr. Mom – Part 1
24 months ago, I held my newborn in my arms. She was perfect, she was my dream come true. I was excited to breastfeed, change diapers, soothe in the middle of the night and show her off to friends. Being a mom has always been my dream – being a normal, typical mom. 20 months […]
Learning How to Reach
Learning how to reach for things is a developmental milestone that most of us don’t emphasize – it’s one that we don’t always video tape or brag to others about – we usually wait for the event of walking or sitting up. Reaching for things is a milestone normally achieved between 3-6 months, and is […]
The Power of Little Things
My daughter was in the hospital for a total of 3 months. Although this is short for several patients with genetic conditions, to me it was the longest I had every been. During that time, I was unable to do the things I normally would to handle stress – but it was also the most […]
How to Talk to Someone Suffering
When a friend or loved one – or even a stranger – is going through something you’ve never experienced, it can be extremely difficult to know what to say. It is a really hard question, but I thought I would share from my personal experience things that I believe may help. This will not be […]
My Top 3 Admin Habits as a Special Needs Mom
When stepping into the world of “Holland” I foresaw financial struggles, emotional fatigue, loss, etc., but one thing I wasn’t expecting – or maybe I just underestimated – was the admin tasks that would mount up on my husband and I. Being a parent already involves a whole lot of administrative tasks, but I feel […]