Still with Sammy // Empathy in motherhood, having a child undergo emergency, high risk surgery and her purpose driven life
Still with Sammy // Empathy in motherhood, having a child undergo emergency, high risk surgery and her purpose driven lifeIn this episode, Sam shares one of her biggest challenges as a new mother. At 18 months old, Her son Cooper was diagnosed with Choledochal Cysts, a life threatening condition, and almost didn’t make it. Cooper and Sam stayed at Sydney Children's’ Hospital, Randwick for months, were in and out of high risk surgeries alongside other health challenges.Sam talks about her lowest moments of despair and loneliness having a baby in hopsital, how to trust your motherly instinct and the guidance of medical professionals. Sam also shares how important it is to accept help and support from the hospital community, family and friends.We talk through practical steps Sam put in place during her months in hospital. These helped look after her mental health so she could be her best self for the challenges and overload of information she was dealing with daily.This experience was a shining light and a period of growth for Sam as a woman and mother. She is inspired to live a purposeful, humble and grateful life and hopes to provide comfort for any Mum going through something like this in their motherhood journey.Connect with Sam on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/stillwithsammyVisit Sam’s website here: www.stillwithsammy.com.auDonate to Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation HEREConnect with Elise Sheree in Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredPlease SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations. Chat soon lovely x