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It Feels Like My World Is Changing – Oakley Might Be Autistic!
As a mom of four, I’ve learned to handle just about every parenting challenge you can think of. From sleepless nights with newborns to juggling school runs and PTA meetings, I’ve seen it all. But with Oakley, my youngest, I’ve found myself in new territory. Recently, I’ve started to notice some signs that have me…
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How Social Media Has Helped Me Cope
I never thought I’d say this, but social media has really become a lifeline for me, especially as a mum dealing with everything going on with Oakley. I used to think social media was just for keeping up with friends or sharing the odd family photo. But now, it’s so much more—it’s where I’ve found…
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A Crazy Day on Summer Holidays – Other Parents Know This One!
Summer holidays are supposed to be all about fun in the sun, but let me tell you, they can also be pure chaos! I know I’m not the only parent out there who feels like summer break is less of a break and more of a battle. It’s absolute hell trying to keep everything together,…
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Oakley’s Journey: Facing New Challenges with Hope
I’ve shared so much of Oakley’s journey with you all, and today I want to talk about something we’ve been dealing with recently. After his time in Liverpool, Oakley started having issues with CSF fluid buildup, which raised concerns.
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My New Normal – The Madness of My Post Liverpool Surgeries Morning Routine
My mornings have changed so much since Oakley’s recent surgery. I get tons of messages about what life is like now and what new things I need to do as a medical mom now with Oakley, so I thought I’d share it here in my blog!
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
