When Leah Crum gave birth to her daughter Camilla, she had no idea she was about to be launched into a world of medical unknowns, an undiagnosed rare condition, and 118 days in the NICU.

In this episode, Leah talks about the emotional whiplash of life in the NICU, the slow heartbreak of delayed diagnoses, and the grief that comes with being told your child may not live to adulthood.

We also talk about what it means to create an inclusive family, not just for Camilla, but for her neurotypical little sister, Paisley. From rude comments at the grocery store to intentionally planning joy-filled days, Leah opens up about what’s changed in her parenting, her worldview, and her faith.

This episode is about curveballs, sibling dynamics, and sometimes, saying “ew” to rude strangers. It’s a funny, real, and tender one.

And a huge thank you to our sponsor, MOOG Medical, for making this episode possible!

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