To the Mom Who Just Received Her Child’s Hard Medical Diagnosis
The day I received my daughter’s official medical diagnosis is one that will forever stand out in my mind. We had just returned home from…
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To the Mother of a Sick Child, You Are a Warrior
To the mom with a sick child, I see you. I see you . . . Missing work and contemplating quitting. Getting up and going to work on days…
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I Am My Child’s Advocate—and Other Valuable Lessons a Stay in the PICU Taught Me
What started out to be a normal Thursday ended with a race to the children’s ER with my six-month-old. I was terrified. My adrenaline was…
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When the Duty of Motherhood Calls, We Answer Over and Over Again
The phone rings. I check the contact on my vibrating cell; the name of the daycare is boldly illuminated in the center of the screen, a subtle scream…
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These Are the Nights We Pay Our Dues
I won’t be at the gym in the morning, my daughter is sick and throwing up. Be sure to keep an eye on Little Man. My friend’s text came in at…
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The Morning of Prayer During our Daughter’s Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
“Momma! Momma! More bubba, Momma!” I rolled over to look at the clock on my phone, and the bright light blinded me with the time of 11:30…
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