The Durable Medical Equipment Nightmare

The Durable Medical Equipment Nightmare

My son, C-Bear, requires a lot of supplies each month.  From enteral feeding and incontinent supplies to tracheostomy supplies and oxygen.  All of those supplies come from different Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies.  Plus we have an additional DME that handles all C-Bear’s equipment such as wheelchair, walker, stander, and bath system. Navigating monthly orders…

Hospital Hacks

Hospital Hacks

As I have mentioned in previous posts, we live in rural Oregon.  Just to make life a little more challenging, our oldest son has a lot of medical issues and frequent surgeries.  When you live 2 hours away from your preferred hospital (the non-preferred one is still an hour away) and live on one part-time…

Organization Is Key For Special Needs Parents

Organization Is Key For Special Needs Parents

I consider myself a B-type personality.  Easygoing, laid back, flexible, and creative.  I didn’t stress too much and just went with the flow.  Starting in 2003 when our oldest son was born with disabilities, that began to change.  Why?  Because I learned that organization is key for special needs parents. Nowadays, I call myself a…

Power To The People!

Power To The People!

This week really got away from me for various reasons. I pulled out an old cartoon, cleaned it up, and voila, I have a post. Power to the people!! Have a great week! ~ Zilla Q, the overworked, underpaid Momma Bear Other recent posts:Halloween for a kid with disabilitiesHow to be budget conscious when you…