Introduction

My name is Samantha Mattson. I am Mackenzie’s mom and I have been a medical mom since the day she was born. This girl has been through so much and I have learned so much from her. Over the last several years I have considered writing about what I have gone through as being a medical mom. The way my relationship with my husband changed and how we have learned a lot about each other during these last 3 ½ years, how relationships change just with family members and friends and how some people you think have the best intentions could ultimately end up betraying you, but it is all while going through every hardship, decision, milestone, and setback that has led me to starting this blog. Now, this isn’t a pity story. 

I want people to see that even through the hardest times in our lives we have grown and that there are amazing happy moments too. The amazing doctors that put Mackenzie first, the nurses that help Mackenzie on a regular basis, and the overall love that our family and friends have shown us through all of this. This blog is going to start from the beginning and go to where we are now and continue to post about how I am feeling about everything and the different stresses that go along with being a medical momma from dealing with insurance companies to dealing with doctors and being the best advocate I can be for her and to fighting with durable medical equipment companies to make sure we have everything she needs. 

I haven’t really had a way to showcase how I feel about everything that has happened with Mackenzie and I want to be able to tell the story in my own way. This road has been hard and not easy for us at all. I can show her later on from my point of view because I am hoping she will never remember the hard parts. It will also answer why she has scars on her belly or why she has this in her body. She will be able to spread awareness of body positivity because her buttons are so special, and it is what made she was safely getting calories. She has taught me so much already about strength and determination and I hope you enjoy hearing this story. So, I invite you all to become one of Mackenzie’s warriors with me. Use the hashtag #mackenzieswarriors or #mackenizestrong because we all can play a part in being there for her. This girl is amazing and shows tremendous strength every day. I hope you enjoy this blog and thank you for reading.