Dr. Apps ER Visits

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/4abb3a_de4569dce58c4a7db4ea880e197e44de/720p/mp4/file.mp4

I have PTSD around taking myself and my child to the Emergency Room. I have lost count of how many times I have gone for all of my chronic illnesses, pregnancy issues, accidents and then for my child’s mental health struggles. I now have a visceral response when thinking about going to the ER, but of course, if you have to go, you have to go. Thankfully I have a great support in my husband Isaac who sits with me, helps to advocate for me when I can’t and keeps me entertained. When it was for my child, I provided that to them. I have become the perfect companion if you ever have to go to the ER. 

My adage since I was a little girl, mothering everyone around me, always be preprepared. (Yes, I know it’s the Boy Scout Motto, but I was saying it long before I knew that.” Also, know, you will get it through it all. You are waaaayyyyy stronger than you know. How do I know this? because I use to think that, and now, 19 years after my first kiddo was born, and being diagnosed with a chronic illness, 7 surgeries and literally keeping my child alive for 10 years. When all this first started, I kept thinking that there was no way I could keep going, each time something happened, like this week for me, I just kept taking each step forward. I needed to be there for my family, and there was just too much life left to live. YOU. CAN. DO. IT. You’ll see. 

So here are some articles I gathered for you, I’m way to tired now to write any more, so I’m not going to 

https://www.healthcaretoolbox.org/sites/default/files/images/pdf/CPTS_Caregivers_Self_Care_Guidebook.pdf

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/five-things-parents-can-do-to-help-their-child-in-the-hospital

https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2019/05/embracing-your-village/

https://www.carthagehospital.com/5-ways-to-make-an-er-visit-less-stressful-for-kids/#:~:text=If%20there%20are%20items%20that%20make%20your,feel%20more%20comfortable%20in%20an%20unfamiliar%20environment.

https://westsidechildrenstherapy.com/10-tips-for-bringing-your-special-needs-child-to-the-doctor-or-dentist/#:~:text=4%20%E2%80%93%20Pack%20Comfort%20Items%20Make%20sure,waiting%20times.%20Items%20to%20consider%20bringing%20with:

https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/services/great-north-childrens-hospital/childrens-health-psychology/resources/coping-when-your-child-is-ill-and-in-hospital/#:~:text=Parents%20and%20carers%20often%20find,out%20of%20control%20and%20stressed.

https://health.choc.org/how-to-keep-kids-calm-while-waiting-for-care-at-the-emergency-department-or-doctors-office/

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/4abb3a_4e421b861e53439f9f02cf6da1b59a94/720p/mp4/file.mp4