On this podcast, Alyssa shares her story of having 2 biological children and then adopting 6 other children. 

 

Alyssa shares the frightening story of when her first biological son coded after he was born and then experienced seizures. She also shares the story of her daughter’s birth at 27 weeks and their long stay in the NICU.

 

She then talks about how she and her husband adopted their other 6 children.

 

She shares the details of a typical day in the life of the Riedl family.

 

Alyssa describes each child's greatest strength and biggest challenge.

 

In addition,  she talks about her own challenges as a mom to 8 children.

 

Alyssa talks about how she found support from other families who have children with special needs, and how that support benefits her.

 

She also talks about how she maintains her own health so she doesn't get sick with so many kids depending on her.

 

Plus, she shares about her relationship with her husband in regards to their marriage with so many children. 

 

Alyssa talks about the first time one of her children had a GI bleed and why that was one of the scariest moments of her life.

 

Finally, Alyssa shares with families a final tip on parenting and raising children with special needs. 

 

Join us as Alyssa shares her inspiring story.