Dr Ami Mehta, a pediatric pain and palliative care doctor at CHKD. Today we have a candid conversation about how she helps care for children with complex medical needs, in addition to end of life care. She helps us understand what kind of role palliative care can have for medical or special needs children.
We are so happy to have Angela on the show, talking about her life as an Autism mom to two beautiful children. Not only were we delighted to talk to her, but we are so incredibly proud of Angela for opening up with us. Two years ago, she was still hiding the fact that…
This is Part 2 to Elizabeth’s story. Go back to episode 21 and start there if you didn’t listen. After losing her first son Kyan at just 36 days old, Elizabeth has another son (after a pregnancy of more grief). She talks about the beautiful relationship that her son Bodhi has with his old brother…
After complications during labor, Elizabeth and her husband spent 36 precious, traumatic, beautiful, scary days on Earth with their son Kyan James. Today she talks to us about their NICU experience, processing the unknown and then facing the worst case scenario, losing her first child. We talk about grief. Lots and lots of grief –…
We LOVE this unique and collaborative episode of When Autumn Comes! With the help of our listeners we are celebrating all the mamas today! We asked you to write a letter for a mama in a similar journey as yours, as a way to comfort and love on her. You guys delivered. Unfortunately we could…
Alanna is the kind of mom you want to be best friends with… She is real. She is pure. And she is incredibly positive. As a stay at home, military, mom of four, she has one special needs daughter, Francesca. Highlights you do not want to miss: The disease that affects this family is a…
Today Susan and Diane are sitting down together to chat about things that they are insecure or lack confidence in… beyond medical and special needs parenthood. Moments you do not want to miss: This body grew humans… Friendships Giving yourself grace You can stream this episode on all podcast platforms or you can listen directly…
Meet Dr Jenna Wheeler from Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Susan met Jenna on a family vacation gone-bad when Lorelei ended up in the APH Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Today we have a rare, candid conversation with an intensive care doctor because, when in medical mom life do we ever casually sit around and…
From Norfolk, VA, Brittany is the mama of Liam and Cleo. Liam battled Cystic Fibrosis, paired with other complications until he passed at five years old in the Fall of 2020. In this episode, Brittnay beautifully articulates the love and strength that medical and special needs moms pour into their children. Highlights you do not…
Stephanie is a medical, special needs mama from Texas. When her daughter Addie was born, she entered parenthood on the front row of the NICU Rollercoaster. When facing the unexpected dips and twists and stops and gos of the coaster – Stephanie and her family decided they were not going to let Addie’s medical conditions,…