Nicky
Nicky, mother of Janessa (age), Isaiah (13) and Avery (9). Isaiah and Avery have mitochondrial disease.
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I try to prepare but there’s just not going to be any preparation.

Spinal Fusion Surgery: The most difficult decision I've have to make

It was like this little secret society.

Palliative Care Focuses on All the Living

We’re normal people and we experience normal things.

I had to learn to live in the moment and not look at the future.

I’m feeling trapped. But we’re getting closer to that future.

I saw a counselor.

I’ve learned to take the breaks I need.

It’s not fair and I’m at that point where I’m not sure I believe.

Medical Orders/MOLST: Making the Decision Together

I will have peace knowing I’ve done everything as his mom.

I want providers to know that there needs to be some flexibility.

Medical Orders/MOLST: It was very emotional for me.

Always hoping we can make it a little bit better.

In our model we fall in love with your kids, and are a continuity factor.

Tracheostomy for my son?

Spinal surgery for my son? The most difficult decision I’ve had to make.

Isaiah’s illness almost got us divorced.

I always want parents to know they have a choice

Decision-Making, Palliative Care: Please remind me what’s best for him.

Decision-Making, Interventions, Palliative Care: How you balance hope in the reality.

Something always comes up. You do it again and again and again.

Now they say, “Whatever you say, Mom.”
