What happens when you’re discharged from the hospital but the trauma keeps piling on?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on life after 33 days in medical lockdown. From reconnecting with our pugs to an ill-advised holiday party appearance, this is the raw, emotional, and unexpectedly funny story of our post-hospital reality — complete with beeping fanny packs and amateur home nursing.

Between saying goodbye to Alex’s dad, learning to flush a PICC line, and juggling holiday chaos, we’re unpacking the wild mix of grief, hope, and sheer determination that keeps us moving forward.

What to Expect:

• Fanny Pack Drama: The unexpected challenges of at-home medical care (pro tip: bring your tools everywhere).
  

• Heartbreak and Healing: Coping with loss while navigating recovery.
  

• Dogs, Doctors, and Holiday Parties: Why our first outing post-hospital ended in chaos (and what we learned).
  

• Family Planning Restart: The big decision to call the fertility clinic — and the cliffhanger that changes everything.

Let’s Connect:

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