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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 […]
Tips for “Living” in a Hospital – For Caregivers
The big events, the unexpected and shocking events, are the ones where we need help the most. Yet typically, you’re in a hospital – you couldn’t pack, process, or prepare – and yet here you are, in the Intensive Care Unit – and you’ll be here for who knows how long. I’ve been there – […]
Why I Published “My Diary” (Good Pastures!)
Many people pick up my book, begin to read, then quickly stop – they come to me and say “I feel like I’m reading your diary! How do you feel comfortable with me reading this??” The question seems funny to me, since it’s already passed the publishing stage – I had this thought before I published, and thought very deeply about why I wanted to share some of my deepest thoughts.