When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms

4AM: Planners for Planners

Are you a paper planner person or a digital planner person? Or maybe you are a no-planner person. We are chatting about that and a few other nonsensical things today!

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Channing is a rare disease mama who has faced many ups and lots of downs over the last decade of motherhood. Her daughter, Peytan, has a condition called Cystinosis and is in need of a kidney donation. Today Channing is bravely opening up with us about how her anxiety has affected her and her family as they face the unknowns of a rare disease.

Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:

• Peytan was diagnosed with Cystinosis at 15 months old
• Parenting a rare disease child and a healthy child together
• Living vs deceased kidney donor
• Knowing your anxiety and taking care of your needs
• How you can help Peytan (organ transplant process OR buying a cozy blanket!)

Links and resources:

• Find out if you are eligible to be a kidney donor: sentara.donorscreen.org (You must list Peytan Taylor as the specific recipient.)
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• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
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• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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We are so excited to be back! Today we are chatting about resolutions, surviving a half marathon, if Diane ate less cheese dip in '21, finding therapy, and our goals for 2022.

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• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Hello Season TWO in 2022! Today Suz and Diane are kicking off the new season back together, talking about milestones and goals for our medically complex, disabled children.

Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:

• Do you actually do all the goals?
• Inch-stones vs Milestones
• Checklists and boxes

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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One year of amazing stories. One year of inspirational guests. One year of learning how to use our mics. One year of friendships. One year of hope.

It has been a year. Thank you all for being on this journey with us. Today we are sharing a conversation between Suz and Diane that is our wrap up episode for 2021. Will see see you all again in 2022!

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• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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Jen's story has so many layers, it deserved two episodes! This week we are talking about a life changing decision Jen and her husband made to place their son Silas in a facility for disabled children. Jen openly talks about the decision making process, the grief and guilt she felt, and the blessings and heartaches she has experienced because of this decision.

Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:

• Home health
• Lack of services when the family needs it
• Placing your child in a health facility
• Facing the valleys of grief, decisions, trauma
• Life's gifts and beauty

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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Trauma. Grief. Heartache. I know so many of us face these things on a daily basis. Today's story is no different. Years into her journey, Jen is able to share details of her family, specifically of her two boys Carter and Silas. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis tragically changed life as Jen knew it, forever.

Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:

• Carter and an "ear infection"
• Silas born prematurely
• Deja vu: fighting for Silas' life
• Going from a typical healthy child to a disabled child in four months
• Losing 99% of your son

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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YOU give us hope and we are incredibly grateful for the support you have given us. At the end of every episode we ask our guests "What gives you hope?" but not today! Today we are getting ready for Thanksgiving! Earlier this month we asked you to call the When Autumn Comes Hotline and tell us what you are grateful for. In this episode you will hear what people all over the country are grateful for this Thanksgiving. Many thanks to everyone who took time from their busy lives to call and to be part of this episode. Happy Thanksgiving y'all!

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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This is your warning: There is no real point to this 4AM Bonus Content. We try to talk about Holiday shopping and somehow end up chatting about the EICU. (Elf Intensive Care Unit… Duh…)

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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This ride y'all… it's a crazy one. A lot of us somehow ended up on a path we never expected to be on. It can be dark and cold, scary and lonely. But it can also be bright and warm, encouraging and friendly. Today Suz and Diane talk about the unexpected joys and gratitude they have as moms of disabled children.

Convos we shared that you can't miss:

• Perspective
• Friendships
• Slowing down, being present
• Empathy
• Experiences and opportunities
• Inclusion

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta
• See what Diane is up to: @diane.kay.erdman on insta

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And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and a review! Thank You!