Ep. 81 - A Mother with a Mission
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Jessica manages 2 foundations, speaking engagements, a retail shop and also cares for her three boys including her youngest Bodey who was born with a rare muscular dystrophy called Muscle Eye Brain Disease.
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Ep. 80 - And She Shall Reign: The NICU & Beyond
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In this episode, Ebony shares what life in the NICU was like, as well as ways that she took care of herself and also how she advocated for Reign. Ebony also shares more details on her recovery after Reign's birth and her involvement with March of Dimes.
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Ep. 79 - Finding Balance as a Special Needs Parent
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In today’s episode, we bring you the story of Sara England, mother to three children, including Sam who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and because he was born prematurely, had a 147 NICU stay. This episode is all about finding balance.
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Ep. 77 - Coping in the NICU
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Evelyn Gama is a perinatal mental health therapist in NYC. Evelyn has a private practice on the Upper West Side and in midtown Manhattan. In addition, Evelyn works in the outpatient program at The Motherhood Center which is an innovative day treatment and outpatient program helping parents with perinatal mood disorders.
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Ep. 78 - Mother of 10 and Special Needs Adoption
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Today's episode is a celebration of the work Carla has done helping other families adopt children with special needs abroad, but also a celebration of her son Henry who became an angel in heaven 7 years ago today. Carla walks us through her adoption process with henry which took 7 months and how his passing impacted her family and the ways in which her children coped with his loss.
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Ep. 76 - Ebony's Journey with HELLP Syndrome and Preeclampsia
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Welcome to episode #76 of the Mount Motherhood Podcast. In today’s episode, we chat with Ebony, mother to Reign Victoria who was born just shy of 27 weeks. After experiencing the emotional rollercoaster of infertility and child loss, Ebony first shares how she grieved the loss of a child and celebrated the pregnancy of another. She also shares ways families and friends can help and be supportive through such trying times and pays tribute to her own family's support. Ebony also tells the very scary truth of what happens when a woman is diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome and...
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Ep. 75 - Finn The Panda: A New Way to Bond in the NICU
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We chat with Michelle, mother to two boys, one of which, Finn was born at 32 weeks and stayed in the NICU for 57 days. Michelle also developed Finn the Panda to help comfort babies during hospital stays, as well as to foster the bond between the baby and their caregivers. Michelle also shares the complications in her pregnancy that led to a premature delivery including placenta previa, preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.
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Ep. 74 - Avery's Journey: Parents Know Best
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In this second part, Katie focuses on how Avery's younger siblings advocate and care for Avery and how going up in an inclusive household has naturally taught them to be kind and genuinely friendly to other children of all abilities. Katie also shares how taking care of yourself is important and the impact it has made on her life and marriage. Katie also opens up about the challenges that have come from opening their life up to others on social media and how she deals with negative opinions.
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Ep. 73 - Avery's Journey: You Have to Ask for Help
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In today’s episode, we chat with Katie. Mother to three, Katie has led the charge in her province of Saskatchewan, Canada to connect families with children on the Autism Spectrum with resources and support. In this two-part series, Katie dives deep into her family's journey reflecting on the time her son Avery was diagnosed with "bad parenting" to today where her family navigates a new season of change for Avery and his severe non-verbal Autism diagnosis.
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Ep. 72 - Raising Little Miracles
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Welcome to episode #72 of the Mount Motherhood Podcast.
info_outlineWelcome to episode #72 of the Mount Motherhood Podcast.
In today’s episode, we chat with Caritta. Caritta is the founder of Raising Little Miracles and also mama to Isaac, born at 26 weeks. Turning two this year, Caritta shares the obstacles she overcame from multiple miscarriages, a 116-day stay in the NICU and graduating law school two months after Isaac graduated from the NICU.
Caritta brings energy, understanding and a strong belief in positive thinking as a coping strategy to push past challenging times. Her positivity has touched the lives of hundreds of mothers in the Illinois area also navigating a NICU journey and has shifted her attention to supporting these mothers and their warriors.
You can reach out to Caritta and follow Isaac's journey on Instagram.
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Mama Tip:
"First, I would say allow yourself to feel whatever you need to feel. A lot of times we get the bad news or, you know, what some people would consider not ideal news about their children. And it's like, well, you have to act like it doesn't bother you or, you know, we have to put on a brave face, but you have to allow yourself to feel those emotions and in order to move forward in order to heal. And a lot of times people will say to you they think it's going to make you feel better. But they say, well, it could be worse. Well, yeah, it could be worse. But right now, this is what I'm feeling and this is what I'm dealing with. So that needs to be acknowledged. And I feel like you can't be afraid to say that. You can't be afraid to say to some people that you don't have to try to make me feel better right now. Just let me feel what I'm feeling and I'll work through this. And then at some point, it will start to get a little easier and just keep in the back of your mind who you're fighting for. You're your child's biggest advocate. You're their voice when they can't speak for themselves. So you have to always speak up for them and no matter what. Don't be afraid to ask for your needs to be met. Or question the doctors or, you know, maybe even seek therapy because you have to be the best version of you in order to advocate for your child. So I think that's something very important to keep in your mind as you journey through whatever you go through with your children."
You can find a full transcript HERE.
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