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  • I’ve not shared this anywhere – until now

    I’ve not shared this anywhere – until now

    This article is about showing something I haven’t before—Oakley in a coma. These never-before-seen photos reveal what we have really been through. Medical families go through such horrible things, and it’s us parents who remember everything. We’re left with the worries and sleepless nights.

  • The real story – Oakley wasn’t in a good place and he frightened us all

    The real story – Oakley wasn’t in a good place and he frightened us all

    I know I shared a lot on my social media, but there is so much I wanted to wait and show on my blog. This is the real story of one of the most traumatic experiences we had in the hospital this time around.

  • The longest five days in Oakley’s journey

    The longest five days in Oakley’s journey

    The drive to Liverpool felt like it took forever. Oakley and I were heading for his ninth surgery. We only got the news a short time ago which I talked about before, and it was a mad rush to get everything organized with the family. Oakley was so unbothered when we got there, always so…

  • Oakley’s scariest surgery so far!

    Oakley’s scariest surgery so far!

    Stepping out of my comfort zone has become a somewhat familiar part of my life, but no matter how many times I do it, it never gets any easier. This time, it’s for my little Oakley’s next surgery, and the knots in my stomach are tighter than ever. We’re navigating new waters—a different hospital with…

  • Throwback to the worst year of my life!

    Throwback to the worst year of my life!

    Hey there, everyone! I always talk to you about being a mum and about my kids—the best things that EVER happened to me! But I rarely share stories about my childhood. I strongly believe that our early experiences shape the adults we become. And my childhood wasn’t exactly perfect…  

  • Oakley’s story: From surviving surgery to unexpected social media messages

    Oakley’s story: From surviving surgery to unexpected social media messages

    Hey everyone! Can you remember what you were doing on March 8th last year? I know exactly where I was: sitting beside Oakley in yet another hospital room after yet another operation. We spend so much time here that you’d think the memories would all blur. I mean, sometimes I wish they would! But every…