A Medical Mama’s Tips, Tricks and Tales

Hey Y’all.

I’m Ashley!

Wifey – Mom of three – PA – Photographer just trying to thrive [not simply survive] in this life as a new special needs mom by the grace of God and the arms of friends and family holding us up day by day.

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From the blog

• Harbor Songs
  History and Harbor Views Peter walked on water, Moses walked through water, Moses’s mom, well, she had the faith to let her baby go in the water to save him. God said, “when you walk through the waters, I will be there.” Isaiah 43:2 The view from the MUSC Children’s Hospital is the notorious Charleston… Read more: Harbor Songs
• Lament, we could all learn this beautiful prayer
  Rynnie’s Story A mama never wants to hear the worst, but a medical mama surely never does.  She knows too much and not enough all at once.   In November 2021 our world was shaken when I was opening labs in my inbox, just to stumble upon my own prenatal testing.  Like most moms, we… Read more: Lament, we could all learn this beautiful prayer
• Halftime Show Woes
  For your daily dose of reality check: my half time show was calling 911 for my daughter who was struggling to breathe. Stop. Breathe. Didn’t that feel good. … Let’s take a moment to thank God we can sit upright on the soft, squishy, cushions of our fluffy couches in our safe homes and loud… Read more: Halftime Show Woes

About Me

I’m a mom to three kiddos – one saucy two-year-old boy and one miracle angel baby who is my Trisomy 18 Rule Breaker, and a little wild thing. I am also a wife in love with an amazing engineer, a medical provider (Family Practice PA), a photographer, a plant lover, crafter, Carolina Girl, doggy fanatic, and a lover of travel, kayaking + camping.

Most importantly, I am in love with the Gospel and recognize (more everyday) how beautiful my undeserved adoption into God’s family truly is. In my “free time” I am sharing here how our Special Needs Journey started, is going, and how I pray God uses it for His glory. I am also sharing my little tips on self-care, books I have loved, support groups, etc.