Child Life On Call: Parents Of Children With An Illness Or Medical Condition Share Their Stories With A Child Life Specialist

Katy shares about her daughter Charlotte and how her surgeries that left scars inspired her to write a book about seeing scars in a positive way. Finding out about her daughter's diagnosis at 32 weeks on a Thursday morning and then welcoming Charlotte that Friday evening, talk about a whirlwind!  Katy shares so many truths that will resonate with parents and how Charlotte has changed her life forever. [5:00] Katy introduces herself [6:23] Deciding what to share and not share [8:44] Finding your tribe and shared experiences [10:32] The diagnosis was a complete surprise [11:59] Abnormalities on the ultrasound on a Thursday morning [12:46] Being admitted to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant [13:31] Emergency C-section on Friday evening [15:51] Getting cliff notes for diagnosis and drew photos to explain [17:02] That numbing feeling of receiving a diagnosis [18:23] Thinking of her husband and how it unfolded for him [21:25] Wedding rings gone missing [24:36] Placing value on people rather than things [26:14] Meet