Episode 84 - Brie's Story (Part 1) - When a Pregnancy Complications Leads to Sepsis, Four Amputations, and a Fight For Her Life
Get ready, Mama Sisterhood family, for one of the most incredible episodes I've ever recorded. Seriously, today's interview made me laugh, cry, and just sit stunned again and again, taking in the strength of this amazing mama. Today's guest, Brie, was in her second trimester when she began to feel sick and felt she likely had the flu. Instead of the flu, though, Brie had strep A which quickly led to sepsis, a c-section at 27 weeks, and the need to be intubated and placed on a ventilator. Brie's odds were not good and her family was prepared for the worst, but she fought. The medicine that saved her life, though, came at a cost - it diverted blood flow toward her heart and lungs... but that meant it was diverted away from her arms and legs which led to amputation of all four limbs.Part 1 of Brie's story today shares from pregnancy throughout her hospital stay. I can't even do her story justice by summarizing it in show notes so just believe me when I say, you HAVE to hear this story. Follow Brie on IG @beauandbriePeople magazine article: https://people.com/kansas-woman-had-arms-legs-amputated-after-giving-birth-returns-home-8670343Today show story: https://www.today.com/health/disease/pregnant-woman-strep-infection-amputation-rcna160134Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmorgan25
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Episode 83 - Rhandyl and Deonna: The Incredible Mamas Behind the Raising Disabled Podcast
A Mama Sisterhood first - TWO guests today! I had the incredible honor of chatting with Rhandyl and Deonna from the Raising Disabled Podcast. They share their individual motherhood stories - Rhandyl experienced a pre-term birth leading to a host of medical complications for her daughter, Remi, and Deonna shares about how her daughter, Allie, became disabled in an instant after an innocent fall. These amazing mamas share how they joined forces to create their incredible podcast which provides inspiration - and also the raw truth - about raising disabled children.Check them out at: www.raisingdisabledpodcast.comand listen to their podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-disabled/id1685548714IG @raisingdisabledpodcastFB Raising Disabled Podcast
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Episode 82 - Chelsea's Story - Raising Conjoined Twins who Beat the Odds
Twins are amazing - I have twins, some of my good friends have twins - but this twin story is different because today's mama, Chelsea, has conjoined twins. Chelsea found out at her anatomy scan that her twin girls were conjoined, sharing the same pelvis and legs as well as several internal organs. Declining the termination that was suggested, Chelsea's daughters beat the odds that were stacked against them (the percentage of conjoined twins who live past birth is fairly low) to be born healthy and without any major medical issues. Chelsea opens up about the incredible journey her girls have traveled, but she also shares about some of the hard parts, such as hearing others say things that break her heart. Today, Callie and Carter are happy and healthy and although they are conjoined, they don't let it stop them - they may even use it to their advantage here and there when it comes to finishing homework!
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Episode 81 - Kelly's Story - Adopting a Daughter with the Same Disability as Herself and Her Husband (A Spina Bifida Journey)
This is an adoption story....but not just any adoption story. Today's mama, Kelly, was born with spina bifida and she met her husband, who also has spina bifida, when they were ten years old! After coming in and out of each others lives multiple times as they grew up, they eventually married and decided to adopt. They felt especially pulled to an agency who specialized in placing children with disabilities, and this is where they heard about a set of birth parents who were about to have a little girl with spina bifida. Kelly and her husband knew it was the right match and they adopted their daughter, Hadley. It hasn't been easy, though,and Kelly shares some heartbreaking stories of discrimination they faced when adopting their daughter. She also shares specific examples of how having the same disability as her daughter will help Hadley both now and in the future. This family is AMAZING, and it was such an honor to hear their story.You can find out more about Kelly and her family here:People Magazine article: https://people.com/indiana-couple-proves-to-be-perfect-parents-for-adopting-child-with-spina-bifida-8762440Good News Network article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/adoption-approved-for-couple-with-spina-bifida-who-lovingly-adopt-daughter-with-same-condition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYBJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZOE4DHy7vG2iO0VHFnV8M_j1yIWAw7BtjfcRGU874ZS74Q_teP89_9f3w_aem_04tH1mXRcc3g-O1Pcz9ZkQ
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Episode 80 - Jess's Story - Raising Lucas, Creating a Group Home, & Supporting Caregivers with "Grit & Grace"
Jess Ronne was brave enough to ask the question: what happens when the cute little boy with profound disabilities ... grows up? I found Jess on her podcast, Coffee with Caregivers, when she and her husband were exploring this question in regards to their teenage son, Lucas, who has profound autism. As if that wasn't enough, they were also raising seven other kids. Through a lot of hard work and prayer, they were able to create Hope Farm, a group home for Lucas and three other young adults, where they have 24-hour care, but also the independence that they need. Jess shares honestly about how Lucas's disability was affecting her marriage, her home, and her other children and how they can now breathe a little easier and truly enjoy their time with Lucas. Jess is a visionary and a strong advocate for respite for caregivers. She is an author, a podcast host, founder of a non-profit, and has been involved in two documentaries - and remember, she has done all this while having eight children! I am so thankful she agreed to talk today about this very important topic that is so often avoided. I encourage you all to check out her amazing content and resources below!IG @jessplusthemess, FB at Jessplusthemesswww.jessplusthemess.com (Click on "Books" to learn more and order all 4 books!)www.thelucasproject.orgCoffee with Caregivers Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jess-ronneUnseen documentary: https://caregiverdoc.com/
Welcome to The Mama Sisterhood - I'm Heather Evans. When my twins were born at 24 weeks gestation, I began to think about the uniqueness of each of our motherhood journeys. I also began to understand the importance of education and support from other moms, no matter how different our lives may be. Each episode will highlight one mother's journey and the lessons she has learned on this crazy path we call life. I'm so happy to have you here. Welcome to the Mama Sisterhood!
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