My Daughter Had a Brain AVM: Advocacy, Medical Trauma, and Hope

As we begin to close out NICU Awareness Month, Katie sits down with Matilda "Tilly" Aldridge, a content marketer and mom. During a normal morning, Adelaide, her oldest child, was rushed to the hospital after Tilly and her husband heard Adelaide screaming from her room. She was given a CT scan, and a large tumor was found in her brain.

Tilly recounts her experience not only dealing with the sudden occurrence of Adelaide's medical emergency, but also how Adelaide herself was able to overcome the trauma she suffered. Together, Tilly and Katie dig into what advocating for answers can entail, and finding joy in the aftermath.

Timestamps

1:40 - Introduction to Tilly's Journey

4:28 - Navigating Parenthood During COVID

7:21 - Impact of Postpartum Depression

10:41 - Life-Altering Medical Emergency

13:18 - Understanding AVIM

16:10 - The Road to Recovery

22:13 - Managing Anxiety in Children

25:17 - Empowering Children Through Choices

32:04 - The Impact of Medical Trauma

37:00 - The Search for Answers

43:57 - The Fight for Medical Attention

49:07 - The Joys of Motherhood Post-Trauma

Resources

What is AVM

What is AVF

Medical information shared in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to your child and family.